100 Strong Harbor Beach Truck Show Roars Through the Upper Thumb
The Harbor Beach Truck Show wound its way through the Michigan Thumb.
Over 100 gleaming semi trucks greeted each town with a big rig salute.
News
Site announcements of changes that affect the Thumbwind website are highlighted.
News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
6 DIY Solar Panel Projects You Can Start Today
Learning about how to DIY Solar Panel project has never been easier.
We collected these top 6 how-to videos with step-by-step instructions, tips and tools to use to make your own electricity.
Oak Beach County Park Boat Ramp Restored
The Huron County Road Commission restores the small boat ramp at Oak Beach County Park in time for the summer boating season.
This was due to the organization of the 300 member Oak Beach Boat Launch Supporters Group.
Bill Looks to Reel In Michigan DNR on Commercial Fishing Rule Making
Senate Bill 251 would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to restrict the DNR’s authority to issue Fisheries Orders to manage the Michigan licensed commercial fishery.
Oak Wilt a Threat to Michigan Thumb’s Red Oaks
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has issued a warning about Oak Wilt fungus being extremely prevalent this Spring and Summer.
One of the trees that are susceptible to the disease is the Northern Pin Oaks which are prevalent along the shore and in the dune forests and wood lots in the Upper Thumb.
Public Access Still Cut Off at Oak Beach County Park
Huron County blocks off an public lake access point and boat ramp at Oak Beach County Park. Used for over 50 years by fishermen and kayakers. A group has formed to protest and seek improvements to the boat launch.