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.

Cheeseburger Festival Caseville 2019

Posted on August 9, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

This is the schedule of events starting with the the first day of Cheeseburger in Caseville for 2019.

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Charity Island Dinner Cruise – What I Learned, a Review

Posted on June 14, 2019November 11, 2021 by Michael Hardy

We took a unique and interesting cruise to the island in the middle of Saginaw Bay. Here is what we found.

Lady of the Lakes Gets Ready For Charity Island Tours

Posted on June 2, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In Michigan’s Upper Thumb, Charity Island dominates the horizon of Saginaw Bay. The island is rarely visited despite its location in a busy shipping and fishing region. Thumbwind has been researching the history of the island and reached out to Captain Tom Carriveau, who has been taking visitors out on Charity Island Tours for over 10 years. Here is our latest on Captain’s Tom’s preparations for the Summer.

Michigan’s Oak Beach County Park on Saginaw Bay – The Gathering Place

Posted on May 23, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The first thing folks notice at Oak Beach County Park is just how large it is. Sitting on over 40

Detroit Metro Airport – 10 Tips & Things To Do at DTW Airport

Posted on May 13, 2019April 15, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the 18th busiest airport in the United States. It’s also one of the largest with the main concourse almost a mile long. These tips will help you get to the airport like a pro and make the most out of your time at DTW.

6 Amazing Great Lakes Islands to Explore

Posted on February 28, 2019March 28, 2026 by Malcom Mott

With over 35,000 islands, the salt and shark-free Great Lakes have some of the most inviting and unique chances for island exploring anywhere in the world. Some of these magnificent island destinations are only accessible by boat or float plane, while others offer regularly scheduled ferry service. Here are six choice island destinations to explore.

Capac Michigan’s Amazing Historical Museum and Railroad Depot

Posted on February 24, 2019April 15, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Capac Railroad Depot is a bit off the beaten path. Situated east of Imlay City, it maintains the vibrant small town rural charm found in Michigan. The town is located between Port Huron and Flint. The historic railroad depot is also home to one of the finest small town museums in the region.

Chill Out at Caseville Shanty Days 2019

Posted on January 21, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Caseville Shanty 2019 is the 27th edition of this Winter Festival. This offers mid-winter fun on the ice. It’s the largest winter carnival in the Upper Thumb.