June 6, 2023

Author: Michael Hardy

Mike Hardy is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 as a fun-loving site covering Michigan's Upper Thumb. Since then, he has authored a vast range of content and established a loyal base of 60,000 visitors per month.
Lighthouses / Travel

Discover 7 Incredible Secrets of the Tawas Point Lighthouse – An Inspiring Guide

Michael Hardy

Across Saginaw Bay from Michigan’s Thumb sits one of the prettiest lighthouses in Michigan.

The Michigan History Center has produced a video that offers viewers a virtual tour of climbing the lighthouse tower. As each step is made up of the tower, bits of history and fascinating design and functional aspects of the lighthouse are revealed. In the end, there is a little test you can take to on seven of the little aspects of the Tawas Point Lighthouse.

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History

Great Lakes Shipbuilding in Saginaw Bay During the Lumber Era

Michael Hardy

The times of greatest shipbuilding in the Great Lakes region was during the lumbering era. From 1839 until the early 1890s, the virgin old-growth Michigan forests were cut down to produce lumber for growing towns and cities in the lower Great Lakes. Michigan was the nation’s leading lumber producer from 1869 until about 1900. The only way to transport finished milled lumber from the shore side mills in the Great Lakes was by ship.

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News

Double Red Flags – A New Chapter in Great Lakes Beach Safety

Michael Hardy

The double red flags are a new warning system implemented at Great Lakes beaches, serving as a clear prohibition against entering potentially dangerous waters. This move is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ initiative to enhance safety and awareness around the Great Lakes. The safety of swimmers is a top priority, with the flags providing crucial information on the varying levels of hazard.

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