That one time in Michigan: When a town disappeared into the sand

That one time in Michigan: When a town disappeared into the sand

The lumber town that logged itself to death. The Great Lakes are arguably the most important geographical features of the Midwest. Beyond simply being breathtakingly beautiful, they’ve offered those who lived near them access to fresh water and—more importantly to European settlers—trade routes. To this day, the coasts of the Great Lakes are dotted with bustling cities that have grown thanks to the trade that flows through these waters. But not …