1 of Michigan’s Most Famous Haunted Houses That You Never Heard Of
The former B&B has been featured on Pure Michigan, two Haunted Michigan travel books and highlighted in a paranormal documentary and a movie.
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General Stores in Michigan in the 1800s – A Photo Essay
General stores in Michigan were integral to developing small towns across the state during the late 1800s. Plus, their front facades were so interesting. We look at several in this photo essay.
Black Lives Matter Protest Comes to Bad Axe Michigan
The state spotlight turned to Bad Axe Michigan for a short period of time. Over 200 protesters turned up in front of the Huron County Michigan county building to express an awareness of the Black Lives Matter protests that are happening concurrently throughout the United States and throughout the globe.
About ThumbWind
I started Thumbwind Publications in 2009 when utility companies were installing industrial wind turbines in Michigan’s Thumb. The entire three-county region is now designated as the Wind Energy Capital of the Great Lakes. My family had a farm near Bad Axe …
Michigan Genealogy – 10 Million Records Available To Family Tree Researchers Online
Those researching Michigan Genealogy have a new resource provided by the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan DNR. Over 10 million records including death and naturalization records, which family researchers use to learn more about their family’s history.
Lowering the Mast of a Catalina 27
Back in 2016, we had to bring our sailboat home. It was a bittersweet decision. Now, if you ask why? Our plans for next year did not include the stress of putting the sailboat in, only to use it a few …
The March 1947 Snowstorm that Paralyzed Michigan’s Thumb
Minden City Herald Editor Nathan Marks published a great article about the 1947 snowstorm that absolutely walloped Michigan’s Upper Thumb. It’s an interesting bit of history that many don’t know about.
Where in the Heck is Kilmanagh? – Life at the Four Corners of the Thumb 1861-1961 – Video
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.
