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Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort

Posted on July 14, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Grindstone City has in the midst of a full range war between two marvelous ice cream shops.

Both are in historic buildings and are minutes from Port Austin.

4 Amazing Stories About the Michigan Indian Trails of The Upper Thumb

Posted on July 13, 2021May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The first major highways were based on trails Native Americans has used for centuries throughout Michigan.

Here are four tidbits about those trails in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.

8 Michigan Roadside Parks In the Thumb Area

Posted on June 30, 2021November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The first roadside park was developed in 1918 on US 2 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Today Michigan has 85 roadside parks.

8 are located in the Thumb.

Charity Island History Is Mysterious and Remote

Posted on June 11, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Charity Island History spans 100’s of years. Today the island is a wildlife sanctuary and visited by only a few people each year. We cover a bit of this mysterious remote island located in the middle of busy Saginaw Bay.

20 of the Best Michigan Tourist Attractions in The Thumb Region

Posted on May 26, 2021June 3, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Top 15 “Must See” Michigan Upper Thumb Attractions.

A perfect recipe for a day trip or a week of exploring. Many are free to see and all are an easy drive to get to.

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.

Brenke Fish Ladder in Lansing Michigan

Posted on April 18, 2021November 10, 2021 by Malcom Mott

The Brenke Fish Ladder was built in 1981. Its to help fish swimming up the Grand River pass the dam without injury. The fish ladder is a peaceful place to visit along the river.

The Amazing Michigan Photography of Steven Donahue

Posted on April 14, 2021November 10, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Steven W. Donahue was born and grew up on his family farm near Port Hope. He moved away and started studying the arts, including photography becoming an accomplished artist and photographer with over 50 years of work.