8 Michigan Roadside Parks In the Thumb Area
The first roadside park was developed in 1918 on US 2 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Today Michigan has 85 roadside parks.
8 are located in the Thumb.
Category: Travel
Michigan Travel – While our focus is Michigan’s Thumb region, we strike out across the Great Lakes and find fun and things to do.
We look for places to see geared for families on a budget. We look for unique and one-of-a-kind spots that the tourists don’t know about.
Michigan has been a traveler’s destination for over 100 years. That is part of our Michigan history, and many great sites and stories came as a result.
We commonly take a road trip throughout Michigan to explore some out-of-the-way places that we want to know more about.
Destinations include; Michigan’s Upper Penninsula, The sunrise coast, the wine-producing areas and vineyards of Traverse and Southwest Michigan, the greater Detroit area, and even nearby Illinois and Ohio.
Here are some of our best Michigan Travel posts.
Turnip Rock Mi In Top 13 Amazing Rock Formations in America by CNN
Cable News Network, CNN, has declared Huron County’s iconic rock one of America’s most amazing, or weird, rock formations. Located on private property at Pointe Aux Barques and accessible only by canoe or kayak.
2 Michigan Sites Are Top Freshwater Beaches in the US According to Fodor’s
Travel magazine Fodor’s names two Michigan parks play host to 2 of the top 15 freshwater beaches in the country.
But we have found many more.
Explorer Charters – Lighthouse Viewing & Charity Island Cruises Each Summer
This summer see Charity Islands Lighthouse and Gravely Shoals
Light or enjoy a Sunset Cruise from Caseville.
Its a different perspective from offshore.
Embark on a mini adventure to see one of the least visited lighthouses and islands on the Great Lakes.
Dark Skies Project for Michigan Upper Thumb Stargazing and Nightlife
At the tip of Michigan’s Thumb, Port Crescent State Park is one of six Dark Sky Preserves in Michigan. The park’s designation as a Dark Sky Preserve is another unique element. Visitors can experience this without having to drive further north or to the Upper Peninsula.
20 of the Best Michigan Tourist Attractions in The Thumb Region
Top 15 “Must See” Michigan Upper Thumb Attractions.
A perfect recipe for a day trip or a week of exploring. Many are free to see and all are an easy drive to get to.
Kinde Michigan – Our Polka Loving Beantown
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
12 Sites Make Up This Amazing Time Capsule of Huron City Michigan
Huron City Michigan is a historic district and museum with buildings from the 1800s. The town was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The tiny town is open for tours on Friday and Saturday during July & August.