In 1878, the Port Huron and Northwestern Railroad extended track from Port Huron to Sand Beach, aiding local economy. The railroad was crucial for transporting goods and later converted to stand...
https://thumbwind.com/2024/07/24/pere-marquette-depot-of-harbor-beach/
The 34th Yale Bologna Festival is back, celebrating C. Roy's 100th anniversary with an Old Hollywood flair. The festival features bologna-themed events, including a food tent, crowning of royalt...
The Huron Community Fair in Bad Axe is the longest continually running fair in Michigan. It offers fun, entertainment and a chance to see and learn farming life for all ages.
It happened by pure chance. I was working with Google Maps around the Rush Lake State Game Area, and an icon for a business came into view. A hobby shop, how intriguing. Gaeth N Scale Models is ...
Pellet smokers (aka pellet grills, wood pellet smokers, or pellet smoker grills) are on the newer side of meat-smoking technology. Pellet smokers use, you guessed it, wood pellets as fuel in an ...
As of 2019, only 41% of Michigan's working-age residents had an associate degree or higher, placing Michigan at 31st in the nation. The Michigan Reconnect program offers free tuition for residen...
We had skipped lunch and thought we would take a walk around Port Crescent, Steel Bridge, the site of the old lumbering town that once stood in the area. it was a cool afternoon overcast but bre...
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If you have lived and traveled in the Great Lakes region I think you will agree that there are some pretty amazing sites to explore. This may be the reason that so many folks in the upper lakes ...
The Shore Indian trail was one of the five major routes of land travel leading out of Detroit and one best known to the early settlers. The trail begins from the rapids of the Maumee River to To...
https://thumbwind.com/2024/07/11/shore-indian-trail-hulls-trace/
We found this set of amazing little tidbits of obscure trivia on what Michigan is known for in the automotive, shipping and transportation area. We are always hunting for others Michigan trivia,...
https://thumbwind.com/2024/07/11/what-is-michigan-known-for/
The Harbor Beach Maritime Festival in Michigan offers a delightful mix of music, camping, and family-friendly activities celebrating the region's rich maritime heritage. The festival features fr...
https://thumbwind.com/2024/07/09/harbor-beach-maritime-festival-2024-2/
Port Hope is hosting its 38th annual 4th of July Festival the weekend of July 5-7th With a flea market, games fireworks and parade. It's a great tradition and another sign of returning to normal...
Lavender is a versatile plant with a growing consumer demand. It's used for sleep support, aromatherapy, hair and skin treatment, and pain relief. To profit, consider ecotourism and selling prod...
Venture into Michigan's heartland this June, as we journey back in time to celebrate the state's unique heritage. Hear the echo of hammers, smell the pancakes sizzling, and be part of Michigan's...
The little town of Elkton Michigan hosts many fun summer events. The town also has colorful murals to find when you explore the town.
Nature enthusiasts and bird lovers are in for a treat as the Huron County Nature Center gears up for a captivating event featuring Michigan’s majestic …
https://thumbwind.com/2024/06/29/birds-of-prey-demonstration/
If you have been housebound we would like to offer you some potential ideas to explore. Especially during the summer. There is no better place to do that then in Michigan's Thumb.
Get ready to savor the ultimate fusion of food and music! The Caseville Ribstock Festival in Michigan's idyllic Upper Thumb is a BBQ and country music extravaganza that can't be missed. Bring y...
The EPA and the State of Michigan designated the entire region as a potential environmental disaster. The deterioration and pollution were so bad that the label of “Area of Concern” was slap...
https://thumbwind.com/2024/06/25/saginaw-bay-pollution-30-years/
Turnip Rock - The ideal movie location for the 2014 movie Jinn. The famous rock formation is featured in the films trailer.
Back in 2016, we had to bring our sailboat home. It was a bittersweet decision. Now, if you ask why? Our plans for next year …
https://thumbwind.com/2024/06/25/lowering-the-mast-of-a-catalina-27/
Today the Kinde Polka Fest comes roaring back to the Upper Thumb with over 60 volunteers and a full slate of Polka entertainment over two days at the Friends of Kinde Palace. Festival organizers...
There is nothing like the familiar foods of home. Michigan has unique and tasty varieties of comfort food dishes originating from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the Ohio and Indiana border. We hi...
Who knew drinking coffee could be so much fun? I found this video stacked up in our YouTube account, collecting time alone and no hits. …