News & Fun in Michigan
This rare photo shows a busy moment at the Huron Canning Company in Port Austin, Michigan, established in July 1910 with $20,000 in capital. The factory processed a range of produce grown across Michigan’s Thumb, including peas, kidney beans, sauerkraut, red …
Stanton’s Cottages was a small tourist resort of rustic cabins located along M-25 (formerly US-25) about two miles west of Port Austin, Michigan. The enterprise took its name from its proprietor, Carl Stanton, a resident who established the cottages with his …
The Smith-Culhane House, a historic 150-year-old Victorian home in Port Austin, Michigan, reflects the region’s lumber boom heritage. Once a family residence, it now serves as a private home after its revival into a Bed and Breakfast, preserving local history and architecture.
Michigan’s first Scenic Highway, M-25, established in 1940, became a symbol of mid-20th-century family road trips, featuring cozy cabin courts providing affordable lodging and local hospitality, enhancing the adventure of exploring the Thumb region.
The Cartwheel Inn was an entertainment destination in Port Austin. Top bands and bikers from Detroit and Chicago would stop by for “fun.”
An amazing video of the transformation from winter to summer in the Upper Thumb of Michigan.
After 31 successful seasons, The Farm Restaurant in Port Austin will transition to new ownership in January 2025. Current owners Pam and Chris will assist during the 2025 season to ensure continuity. The Selke family aims to preserve the restaurant’s legacy of excellence and quality dining experiences.
The Lakeside Inn in Port Austin, Michigan, served as a courthouse, Prohibition speakeasy, and big band hotspot before its fiery demise in 1967.
