News & Fun in Michigan
We take a photo journey over the past 7 years as the Rummel and Woldt General Store is being transformed. The owner, Tim Voss is literally doing a labor of love to restore one of the last general stores in Michigan.
A proposed Michigan bill to ban commercial fishing in Saginaw Bay by 2027 faces strong backlash from local fishers concerned about the industry’s collapse. Critics argue the legislation lacks input from affected parties and threatens their livelihoods.
Michigan Indian Place Names are important historical records of the Saginaw Valley and Upper Thumb, we have found this brief sketch about the original names from the Anishinaabeg to several places and rivers and discovered their meaning.
Michigan has a total of 1,032 operational turbines producing 1,881 MW. Plans underway show 1,084 turbines with 2,161 MW operational in 2018. Michigan produced 4.6% of its electricity needs from industrial wind operations in 2016. Michigan’s Upper Thumb currently has 472 operating wind turbines in 2018. Huron county has the largest installed wind energy base in the Great Lakes region.
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.
Discover the serene world of Michigan Lavender Farms! Uncover their hidden gems, learn about the lavender labyrinth, and find out when lavender blooms in Michigan. Curious? Click here to dive into a fragrant adventure ??
The little town of Elkton Michigan hosts many fun summer events. The town also has colorful murals to find when you explore the town.
Huron County’s 93 miles of shoreline plays host to 17 public beaches. Here are our top ten beaches and notable mentions of Michigan’s Upper Thumb
