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Michigan Thumb Tourism: The Ultimate Guide to the Great Lakes’ Undiscovered Coast

Posted on July 27, 2026August 1, 2026 by Paul Austin

What if the most authentic Great Lakes experience isn’t found on the crowded boardwalks of the west coast, but in the quiet, rugged tip of Michigan’s…

Michigan Wind Farm Map (2026)

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.

Live Regional Webcams: Your Real-Time Window into Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on July 27, 2026August 2, 2026 by Paul Austin

Imagine you’re sitting in a quiet office in Detroit or Flint, dreaming of the 140 miles of freshwater shoreline that make up Michigan’s Thumb Coast….

Sikorsky S-38 Isle Royale Flight at Rock Harbor

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

A historic image shows a Sikorsky S-38 amphibious flying boat at Rock Harbor during Isle Royale’s early aviation era. The short video traces D. W. Wescoat’s 1932 Royale Line and the aircraft that connected the Lake Superior island with Houghton.

Pointe aux Barques Heritage Festival Marks 60 Years Since Daniel J. Morrell Sinking

Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Pointe aux Barques Heritage Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 1, with lighthouse tower climbs, museum tours, maritime history programs, vendors, food and live music. The free event will also mark 60 years since the sinking of the Daniel J. Morrell.

10 Marvelous Great Lakes Beaches You Should Visit & Walk in 2026

Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 by Michael Hardy

If you have lived and traveled in the Great Lakes region I think you will agree that there are some pretty amazing sites to explore. This may be the reason that so many folks in the upper lakes don’t venture far during family vacations. There is simply too much awesomeness that one must not miss. Here are 9 of the most unique beaches in the Great Lakes region.

Grand Lake History: 15 Remarkable Images Reveal Presque Isle’s Resort Boom

Posted on July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Grand Lake near Presque Isle, Michigan, was once valued for timber, cordwood, and access to Lake Huron shipping. By the

Glen Arbor Michigan History – From Lumber Camps to Sleeping Bear Tourism

Posted on July 7, 2026July 9, 2026 by Paul Austin

Step into the heart of northern Michigan with this stunning cinematic look at Glen Arbor. A montage from rare early 1900s photos, this short video showcases the charm, scenery, and rhythm of one of the most beloved towns along Lake Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.