News & Fun in Michigan
Welcome to Thumbwind’s Michigan Upper Thumb. Here you will find our best articles about living, events, and history of Michigan’s Upper Thumb in Huron County. We cover the Upper Thumb and look for fun at the Tip of the Thumb.
Designated as the Wind Energy Capital of the Great Lakes, Michigan’s Thumb is a fascinating farming region, renewable energy production, and tourism.
The Thumb offers a playground of festivals, art galleries, fairs, agricultural exhibits, and the ability to play on the water and the sugar sand beaches along beautiful Saginaw Bay.
Since 2009 our goal is to explore and find fun all around Michigan, focusing on the Upper Thumb.
From Caseville’s famous Cheeseburger Festival, sailing on Saginaw Bay, discovering the art studios in Port Austin, kayaking to Turnip Rock, antiquing in Sebewaing, and discovering fresh farm table foods, and marveling at expansive wind farms.
We also look back to the fascinating history and key events that shaped the area. We look for the “Best of the Thumb” and pass it on.
The domain upperthumb.com is redirected to this page. Here are all the great articles about the Tip of the Thumb.
The Smith-Culhane House, a historic 150-year-old Victorian home in Port Austin, Michigan, reflects the region’s lumber boom heritage. Once a family residence, it now serves as a private home after its revival into a Bed and Breakfast, preserving local history and architecture.
Kinde, Michigan, is home to The Pasta House, a beloved restaurant known for its hearty Italian-American dishes and small-town charm. Offering a cozy atmosphere alongside friendly service, the restaurant features standout meals like lasagna and seafood pasta, attracting both locals and visitors alike.
It’s the Fall Festival that is becoming a stand-out. If you’re looking for a spellbinding experience to kick off the spooky season, look no further than the 4th Annual Caseville Witches Walk Weekend! Scheduled for October 26-27, 2024, this enchanting event …
Join local birder Tom Beachy for a delightful morning of birding on June 1, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Huron County Nature Center. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just curious, this free event offers insight into local bird species. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars for an educational and enjoyable experience. Explore hiking and biking trails afterward.
A visit to Oak Beach County Park turns unsettling as an elderly man faces charges for indecent exposure. Learn how the community and authorities are responding.
Amazing things to do in Port Austin. The tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
With winter weather now over much of Michigan, its a good time to review some cold weather emergency tips.
Cold weather warnings and storms this time of year can be mild, or severe (lasting days, with strong winds and low temperatures).
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.
