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How Pigeon Michigan Got Its Unique Name

Posted on May 1, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Today Pigeon is the wind capital of Michigan. Once a rural railway stop for the Pontiac, Oxford, and Port Austin Railroad and Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron Railroad

Michigan Ghost Town in the Thumb – Port Crescent State Park

Posted on April 30, 2021November 15, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Port Crescent State Park, located in southern Michigan, was once a thriving lumber town before becoming a ghost town. Today, it offers outdoor activities and preserves a rich history, including remnants of its past, amid scenic natural beauty along Lake Huron.

The #1 Michigan Craft Distillery to Discover and Savor in Caseville

Posted on April 26, 2021November 8, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Shipwreck distillery has a nautical motif. You’re greeted with a full-size cabin cruiser perched on rocks in the front.

Once inside, you belly up to a full polished bow of an old boat towed over from Algonac as the tasting bar. The cozy shop is warm and inviting.

These 8 Michigan Thumb Attractions Offer Family Fun & Festivals

Posted on April 22, 2021December 16, 2023 by Michael Hardy

The Upper Thumb offers many family friendly attractions and things to do.

The Summer of 2021 looks return to offering events and festivals that we love to attend and see.

Michigan Thumb Native René Kladzyk Is A True Romantic

Posted on March 26, 2021March 29, 2022 by Annette Hinshaw

Michigan native René Kladzyk lived in Forestville as a child. As Ziemba ,she blends music, writing and visual art in her new album True Romantic

History Of Pointe Aux Barques Cottage Community in Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on March 16, 2021March 28, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The name Pointe Aux Barques was coined by French sailors and voyageurs in about 1760. The name literally means the point of boats, This is because the rock formations at the tip of the Thumb looked like the prow of a ship. It was also known as a hideout for sailors.

The year is 1912. An exclusive modern resort community is opened at the tip of Michigan’s thumb with direct train service from Detroit. For over 100 years it has been a resort community.

Michigan Maple Syrup from Battel’s Sugar Bush

Posted on February 28, 2021April 19, 2025 by Michael Hardy

We learned that it takes about 40 gallons of maple sap to produce one gallon of high-grade maple syrup.

Mark Battel and his family have organized and maintain over 400 taps with gravity and a vacuum-fed tube system that fills the collection kettles with pure Maple sap. Stop by their roadside stand and pick up some sweetness this season.

6 Great Golf Destinations in Michigan’s Upper Thumb Golf Courses

Huron County Golf Courses, yardage and ratings