10 of the Most Popular Huron County Michigan Beaches Of the Upper Thumb
Huron County’s 93 miles of shoreline plays host to 17 public beaches. Here are our top ten beaches and notable mentions of 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.
The History of Caseville Harbor – Evolution of Ship Building, Industry, Fishing and Tourism
Historical pictures that shows Caseville Harbor from about 1941. This offers a glimpse of the history of Caseville Harbor. Looking out to Saginaw Bay, the only building that remains today is the Huron Yacht Club.
Ora Labora Michigan – A Little Colony in the Wilderness of Wild Fowl Bay – Part 1
Located near present day Bay Port, Ora Labora known as “Christian German Agricultural and Benevolent Society of Ora et Labora” (Pray and Work), where it’s parishioners could combine work with prayer, and live according to the Methodist Church Discipline. Founded in 1862 on Michigan’s Wild Fowl Bay, the colony disappeared in 1867.
Rich History of Bach Michigan – One of the Thumbs 3 “Sister Hamlet’s” in the Early 1900s – Video
Once a vital railroad and farm hub in Michigan’s Thumb, Bach’s history reflects the hopes of its founder and the harsh turns of the Great Depression. Explore its German-American roots, boom years, and quiet fade into rural obscurity.
AuSable River Queen saga deepens amid legal, safety turmoil – Paddleboat to be dismantled
Arguably, the most contentious chapter yet in the AuSable River Queen saga unfolds as legal defeat forces the dismantlement of the historic vessel. In Oscoda, Michigan, the fate of the AuSable River Queen is now uncertain after a recent court ruling …
It’s 1913 – Ladies Who Puff? Get Cuffed — Grand Rapids Cops Arrest a Smoker
In 1913, Grand Rapids police arrested a woman for smoking a cigarette in a public park. The case sheds light on outdated norms and how public behavior was policed.
The 1913 Pere Marquette Train Wreck Near Marlette – 4 rare photos of a forgotten event
In May 1913, a Pere Marquette train derailed near Marlette, Michigan, after a backup engine caused the tracks to buckle. No one was killed—but the wreck drew a crowd.
Michigan’s Voice on the Airwaves – Aubrey M. Clarke of Brown City and the Golden Age of Amateur Radio
We found an interesting photo from the 1950s that shows Aubrey M. Clarke seated in front of a panel of radio equipment, a microphone in one hand, and a confident smile on his face. Clarke’s call sign—W8OKV—is prominently displayed, along with …