Sleeper State Park 1944
The park first opened as a county park in 1925. In 1927 the state acquired the property and called it
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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.
Highline Fiber Internet Expansion Brings Long-Awaited Boost to Michigan’s Thumb Region
Highline has resumed installations of fiber internet across Michigan’s Thumb, targeting rural homes with reliable, high-speed connections. Orders are now open in Sanilac, Tuscola, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties—ushering in new digital opportunities for work, school, and everyday life.
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DOGE TSA Funding Delay Ends with Scholten’s Major Victory for West Michigan
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten secures the release of $16 million in TSA funds for Gerald R. Ford Airport. The move prevents costly delays, protects over 50 jobs, and challenges federal disruptions caused by DOGE and a Trump executive order.
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The Legacy of Gillingham Fishing Docks in Caseville, Michigan
A vintage postcard reveals the once-booming fishing docks of Caseville. Learn how the Gillingham Fish Company helped shape the Thumb’s economy—and what remains today.
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Pointe Aux Barques Depot Preserves a Powerful Slice of Michigan History
This early 1900s photo captures the rural railroad depot at Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan, taken by Louis James Pesha. The
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Stanton’s Cottages – A Charming Port Austin Roadside Resort History From the 1940s
Stanton’s Cottages was a small tourist resort of rustic cabins located along M-25 (formerly US-25) about two miles west of
Continue readingGrindstone Grill And Cottages – A Glimpse into Grindstone City’s Roadside Past
In the postwar era of Michigan’s Thumb, family vacations often meant packing into the car and heading to the shoreline.
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Great Lakes Water Levels 2025 – Big Drops, Big Impacts Across Michigan
Unseasonably heavy precipitation and rising Great Lakes water levels mark a turning point in Michigan’s hydrological outlook this spring. Unstable
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