Author: Malcom Mott

Malcom Mott is our junior editor and contibrutes outside publications to various sites at Thumbwind Publications. He is also editor at Mitten Expedition.

Michigan Plank Roads Craze Covered the State in The 1800s

Posted on October 21, 2021March 10, 2026 by Malcom Mott

In the late 1840s, Michigan experienced a craze of building plank roads. Over 200 companies built over 5000 miles of plank roads.

5 Easy Steps – A Guide For DIY Solar Panel Maintenance

Posted on August 17, 2021October 29, 2021 by Malcom Mott

Maintenance of Solar Panels can be easily accomplished by the do it yourselfer (DIY).

Here are the steps and tips to protect your investment.

Exploring The Port Austin Art Scene: The White Church Gallery

Posted on June 18, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

We explore tone of the finest galleries in the Upper Thumb.

Located in Grindstone City the White Church Gallery is a unique find and full of great work from local artists.

Big Crowds Explore Port Austin Farmers Market

Posted on May 30, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

The first unofficial days of summer is Memorial Day weekend.

Thousands of folks flocked to Port Austin for the 2021 opening of the Port Austin Farmers Market.

Kinde Michigan – Our Polka Loving Beantown

Posted on May 10, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

Kinde, Michigan is a slice of a true American farming community in the Thumb. The village was founded in the 1880’s and is still vibrant today

11 Point Checklist Of Sailboat Maintenance On The Great Lakes

Posted on April 30, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

There is nothing more exciting for Great Lakes sailors than looking forward to endless summer days spent on the magnificent waters of Lake Huron or any of the other marvelous lakes.

This little checklist for sailboat maintenance will help to ensure a trouble free season.

Brenke Fish Ladder in Lansing Michigan

Posted on April 18, 2021November 10, 2021 by Malcom Mott

The Brenke Fish Ladder was built in 1981. Its to help fish swimming up the Grand River pass the dam without injury. The fish ladder is a peaceful place to visit along the river.

Kids Pony Parade in 1930s Bad Axe Michigan

Posted on March 21, 2021March 10, 2026 by Malcom Mott

This shot was found in a stack of digital shots from our research. It appears to be a pony parade taken in Bad Axe, Michigan, in the 1930s.

Michigan Monday – Christopher Paul Curtis

Posted on March 15, 2021November 11, 2021 by Malcom Mott

One of Michigan’s best-known and most highly commended authors, Christopher Paul Curtis, was born and raised in Flint. He was the second oldest in a family of five. He was a graduate of Flint Southwestern High School and went to the University of Michigan at the Flint campus.

23 Crazy and Homey Tales From the Porcupine Mountain Cabins

Posted on February 27, 2021March 10, 2026 by Malcom Mott

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park comprises 60,000 acres of massive trees, rolling mountains, fabled shores, and everlasting memories. the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has tucked 23 rustic backcountry cabins or yurts into this stunning landscape, which are nestled into some truly beautiful spaces.