Ora Labora – The Final Days of the Colony 1866 – Part 5
Ora Labora’s final viable year as a religious colony in the wilderness of the upper thumb of Michigan was 1866. We reveal the final desperate attempts to keep it going.
Plans Underway for 2 Ora Labora Cabins From the Colony to be Restored
The Pigeon Historical Society to relocate and restore two cabins that were originally located in the 1800s German religious colony called Ora Labora.
The Ora Labora Experiment by Florence McKinnon Gwinn
The Ora Labora Experiment is an excerpt from a common historical document that has been scanned and re-published numerous times on the Internet from the …
Communities Call for A Great Lakes Water Level emergency as Lake Water Levels Rise
Michigan shoreline community’s are petitioning to declare a Great Lakes Water Level Emergency due to record setting Great Lakes Water levels. The Army Corps of …
The Old Magnificent Michigan Barns of Huron County
In the early 1990s, photographer and artist duo, Sue and Don Hardy traveled across the Thumb capturing images of life, culture, and architecture of the region. Here is a small sample of that collection.
8 Tantalizing Secrets of Illinois Starved Rock State Park
Illinois Starved Rock State Park has been voted the #1 natural attraction in Illinois.
The 2,600-acre park has eighteen distinct canyons. Each was carved out of the St. Peter Sandstone by glacial melting and the Illinois River’s ever-persistent water action.
Sanilac Petroglyphs – A Michigan Native American Story in Stone
The Sanilac Petroglyphs are one of our most visited attractions in the Thumb region. Attracting thousands of visitors each year. The historic park has been featured on the PBS television series Michigan Under the Radar.
Isle Royale National Park: Fun for All Ages in 2020
For all its rugged wilderness, Isle Royale also offers amenities of home for those visitors not bringing their own tent and canoe. With a little planning and inside knowledge, the island park can be a great trip for seniors wanting to have an awesome wilderness experience.
