Rails Into the Thumb – Cass City and the Detroit and Huron Railroad, 1913- Video
The Detroit and Huron Railroad opened in 1913, linking Cass City and Bad Axe. Once vital to Michigan’s Thumb, it ran its final train in 1951 before fading into history.
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The Detroit and Huron Railroad opened in 1913, linking Cass City and Bad Axe. Once vital to Michigan’s Thumb, it ran its final train in 1951 before fading into history.
In 1908, the Akron Coal Mine in Tuscola County symbolized big hopes for Michigan coal. Within decades it was gone, leaving only photos and stories of a short-lived boom.
Blaney Park Michigan History reveals how a 1900s lumber town became a 33,000-acre resort with golf, cottages, and celebrity guests — then faded into a quiet roadside hamlet.
The thrill of hunting for deer, especially when you can use your skills to track and take a rated buck, is something special. To many, Michigan deer hunting season highlights the sporting year.
Lake Michigan is famous for its gorgeous beach towns, towering lighthouses, and exquisite surfing spots, and is one of the largest lakes in the world. There are numerous spots for Lake Michigan camping for casual tourists and experienced campers alike. In this post, we’ll discuss some must-visit campgrounds that you should add to your bucket list.
Michigan’s 2025 deer hunting forecast predicts strong harvest numbers statewide but warns of EHD outbreaks, U.P. winter losses, and storm-related access issues.
Michigan’s utility regulators approved a 68% increase to outage credits, now $42 per day, and raised gas safety fines in a push to improve service and reliability.
Copperwood Mine funding battle heats up as Michigan Rep. Greg Markkanen defends $50M infrastructure plan, framing it as vital for Western U.P. prosperity. Copperwood Mine Funding Fight Becomes Flashpoint in Michigan Politics State Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) defended the proposed Copperwood …