It’s 8 o’clock Somewhere in Michigan’s Thumb
An early evening drive on a late spring day yields potential to see a sight that only avails itself a couple of times a year in Michigan’s Thumb.
We would like to share.
Category: Upper Thumb
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.
City and Village Specific Posts
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.
8 Haunted Michigan and Spooky Sites to Visit in The Thumb Region
There are many areas in Michigan that are thought to be haunted. Michigan’s Thumb region is considered to have high paranormal activity and folks call spooky.
Some sites you can visit. Some you can view from afar. We found eight sites that are creepy enough to check out if you dare.
Just don’t trespass on private property.
Harbor Beach Lighthouse Restoration Efforts Completed
Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society has announced it has completed the refinishing of the exterior of the lighthouse tower. The year long project was completed by local businesses and residents. Tours restarted June 2021.
Port Crescent State Park – 5 Eye-Opening & Novel Park Features You Likely Didn’t Know
Port Crescent State Park’s huge beach, a great campground, and is a Dark Sky Preserve. All on the site of an 1800s lumbering ghost town.
In its large campground, you can literally set up your tent or RV on the beach’s edge.
Port Hope – A Charming Village to Explore On The Lake Huron Shore
Port Hope is nestled on the shore of Lake Huron in Michigan’s Thumb. Rich in history, this tiny village is perfect to walk and explore its late 19th century architecture.
12 Hometown Michigan Radio Stations in The Upper Thumb
Michigan’s Upper Thumb has some of the most diverse radio stations around. Located in Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola County’s. Listen live and see coverage maps.