Quanicassee Michigan’s Jenny, The Beer Drinking Bear
In the 1900s Michigan was known for its roadside attractions to draw tourists to stop. An early attraction in the Thumb region was Jenny, the Beer Drinking Bear in Quanicassee.
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.
Bay Port Fish Co. in 1996 – A Retrospective
I have a great collection of pictures my parents took of the Upper Thumb region in the 1980s and 90s. They had started Thumb Impressions and traveled all over the region looking for unique photo opportunities. One session was at Bay …
Famous Wisconsin Foods – We Rank 20 Of the Best
Over the past year, we have made several trips to Wisconsin to see family. We found that in the land of brewing beer and dairy farms, there are many famous Wisconsin foods. We’ve uncovered abundant comfort foods such as brats, cheese dips, pasties, cream puffs, and Kringles. But one American favorite makes a list with this simple, delicious topping.
Midland Mi Museums – 10 Distinguished Places to Explore in Mid Michigan
Midland is a small city located in the heart of Michigan. It’s known for being a hub of business and industry, such as Dow Chemical and Dow Corning. We found some great Midland Mi museums that are perfect for families. From art galleries to history centers, Midland has so much to offer!
Leland Fishtown – Picture Perfect Dockside Village in Northern Michigan
At the end of the Leland River just before it feeds into Lake Michigan, is Leland Michigan’s picturesque Fishtown – one of the last working fishing districts on Lake Michigan.
Top 6 Ways to Get Your Car Ready for Winter 2022 – 2023
Get your car ready for winter with these five simple tasks. This will ensure you have a trouble free winter driving experience near the Great Lakes.
Pinnebog is a Tiny Taste of the Michigan Thumb
Pinnebog was once a large country cross roads town with a famous history. Now it’s almost faded away. One institution, Heck’s Bar keeps the town alive.
Mystery of the Remains of An Michigan Indian Chief Found Near Bay Port In 1933
In the 1920s, there was a flurry of archaeological activity in Michigan to record and catalog Native American villages, garden beds, and burial mounds. As a result, the entire Saginaw Valley has 100s of identified sites. The identification, and looting, of Indian artifacts from burial mounds, was a common occurrence.
Road Trip To Texas – One Frugal Snowbird’s 3-Day Itinerary With Drury Inn & Suites
If you are retired, spend time between the south during winter and at a northern cottage or cabin each summer; you’re a snowbird. But, of course, a snowbird’s favorite activity is taking a morning coffee out by the pool while your friends up north are shoveling out from the last lake-effect snowstorm.
Jackson Michigan Train Station (JXN) – Little-Known Working History You Can Visit
The Jackson station (JXN) is one of the oldest continually operating railway stations in the United States. It was also the first “Union” station in Michigan as it serviced four lines in the late 1800s.