4 Amazing Stories About the Michigan Indian Trails of The Upper Thumb
The first major highways were based on trails Native Americans has used for centuries throughout Michigan.
Here are four tidbits about those trails in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.
Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
5 Mysterious Little Facts About Michigan’s Historic Fort Gratiot
The site of the mysterious fort was first built in 1686 by the French. The Americans rebuilt the fort in 1814 and it was used until 1879. The exact location of the fort is listed as “restricted” by the US National Archives.
What is The Oldest Original Michigan Coney Island In The State? – 3 Claims Examined
The three major versions of the Michigan Coney Island spark an intense rivalry. We take a test of one of the originals from West Michigan.
8 Michigan Roadside Parks In the Thumb Area
The first roadside park was developed in 1918 on US 2 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Today Michigan has 85 roadside parks.
8 are located in the Thumb.
Michigan Monday – Mystery Author Steve Hamilton
Michigan native Steve Hamilton is an acclaimed mystery author. He is one of only two writers to win Edgars for both Best First Novel and Best Novel.
Turnip Rock Mi In Top 13 Amazing Rock Formations in America by CNN
Cable News Network, CNN, has declared Huron County’s iconic rock one of America’s most amazing, or weird, rock formations. Located on private property at Pointe Aux Barques and accessible only by canoe or kayak.
2 Michigan Sites Are Top Freshwater Beaches in the US According to Fodor’s
Travel magazine Fodor’s names two Michigan parks play host to 2 of the top 15 freshwater beaches in the country.
But we have found many more.
Is There a Great Lakes Stonehenge Version In Lake Michigan?
Does Michigan have an underwater rock circle from over 10,000 years ago hidden in the Great Lakes?
Actually Michigan has several.