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.

Bigfoot Sightings in Michigan – Cass River Video, Thumb Reports and New Cases

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Michigan Thumb newspaper Tuscola Today carried a story, “Bigfoot Roaming the Cass? Video Raises the Question.” on July 21. It shows a screenshot and short video clip of the alleged Sasquatch from a person kayaking on the Cass River.

Bigfoot sightings, while unique are not uncommon. The online newspaper the Sun reported that more than 10,000 people have insisted they’ve seen the mythical being over the past 50 years.

Harbor Beach Maritime Festival 2026 Brings Music, Drone Show and Fun Family Events

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Harbor Beach Maritime Festival returns July 8-12, 2026, with five days of music, contests, food, family activities and waterfront events at Judge James H. Lincoln Memorial Park.

Bangor History Project Preserves Powerful Stories From 100 Years Of Local Life In West Michigan

Posted on July 7, 2026July 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Bangor History Project is working to preserve old photos, records and stories that trace the Van Buren County city’s growth from timberland to railroad town.

Frankenmuth Walking Tour Offers Free Powerful Look At 14 Historic Stops

Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. — Visitors to Frankenmuth can now use their phones to take a free self-guided historical Frankenmuth walking tour

Muskegon Lakeshore Museum Center Sets Night at the Museum Fundraiser For Oct. 3

Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Lakeshore Museum Center will host Night at the Museum Oct. 3 at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. Tickets start at $60 before prices rise Sept. 1.

Keweenaw County Historical Society Museums Mark Busy July Season In Upper Peninsula

Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Keweenaw County Historical Society is continuing its 2026 museum season with eight historic sites, 11 museums and July events in Eagle Harbor, Phoenix and Copper Harbor.

History of Charlevoix Michigan – 21 Vintage Photos Show A Working Harbor Transformed To A Resort City On Three Lakes

Posted on July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The History of Charlevoix Michigan is more than a resort story. Pine River’s channel, working docks, steamship arrivals, railroad service, grand hotels and fishing trade turned a small harbor town into one of northern Michigan’s most memorable summer destinations.

1900s Small Town Michigan 4th of July – 13 Vintage Photos From a Lost Holiday Era

Posted on July 4, 2026July 5, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Early 1900s photos show how small-town Michigan celebrated the Fourth of July with parades, brass bands, horse races, decorated cars, church picnics and crowded Main Streets.