Port Austin Street Scene Postcard from 1951
A colorful postcard view of Port Austin Michigan in 1951
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.
4 Historic Views of Bay City, Michigan in 1908
1908 was a year of growth and expansion of Bay City Michigan. The lumber boom had ended and the city was growing into an industrial powerhouse.
The Meandering Michigan Shiawassee Trail
This another series of converging Native American trails in Michigan that roughly ran parallel to the famous Saginaw trail. An 1825 map of Michigan clearly details this minor trail. Starting near Detroit west of Fort Shelby and the Côté des Pays, ( County Side) road. The trail stops at stop at Kechewondaugoning and Shigemasking
The Snowshoe Priest – Frederic Baraga’s Powerful Impact on Michigan
Bishop Frederic Baraga was the first bishop of Marquette. For 37 years he was a missionary priest among the Indians and settlers in the Upper Great Lakes.
His presence shaped the region and he is revered for his defending Native American lands during treaty land acquisition by the U.S. Government in the 1800s.
Port Hope – A Charming Village to Explore On The Lake Huron Shore
Port Hope is nestled on the shore of Lake Huron in Michigan’s Thumb. Rich in history, this tiny village is perfect to walk and explore its late 19th century architecture.
Find Available Campsites For Michigan Camping At State Parks – Right Now!
Find a an available campsite at any Michigan State Park online. This on-line service shows what’s available RIGHT NOW! Want to get out for the weekend but don’t have a reservation, no problem. This service shows what’s open and available.
Minden City Herald Transfers Ownership to Next Generation
In an era of an increasing focus to push news outlets to be on-line, it’s surprising to find out that in one publishing area, a small-town weekly newspaper, is thriving with the status quo. According to the Trade Magazine Editor & …
Whitefish – 5 Flavorful Facts of The Great Lakes Favorite Fish
When European explorers came to the Great Lakes, they praised the lake whitefish for its excellent flavor and abundance. It’s considered healthy and sustainable and a favorite of chefs in the Great Lakes region.