3 Awesome Michigan Kayaking Ideas In The Upper Thumb
The Upper Thumb offers some of the finest Michigan kayaking areas for both the novice and expert.
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The Upper Thumb offers some of the finest Michigan kayaking areas for both the novice and expert.
Across Saginaw Bay from Michigan’s Thumb sits one of the prettiest lighthouses in Michigan.
The Michigan History Center has produced a video that offers viewers a virtual tour of climbing the lighthouse tower. As each step is made up of the tower, bits of history and fascinating design and functional aspects of the lighthouse are revealed. In the end, there is a little test you can take to on seven of the little aspects of the Tawas Point Lighthouse.
Michigan is known for its Great Lakes and shorelines. If you are looking for an Instagram-worthy location for photos to post, look no further than Michigan. From the many magnificent waterfalls to natural wonders along the national lakeshore, here are five sites every photo-avid traveler needs to visit where they’re in the area.
Vlasic Pickles, located in Imlay City, is at the Thumb’s extreme southern border. Vlasic is a significant employer for the region. Michigan farmers supply most of the cucumbers for the country and America’s #1 pickle.
Viking expects to have two of their newest ships set sail on the Great Lakes — the Viking Octantis and Polaris starting during the 2023 summer season. The ships are 665 feet long with beam of 77 feet wide and a guest capacity of 378.
An obscure story in the Detroit Free Press in 1900 offers a fantastic tale of a prehistoric race, long assumed to be from Central America, who took refuge in Michigan’s Thumb when the region was still an island.
An informative piece on one of the great pastimes of living on the Great Lakes. Watching the big Lakers slip past is an awesome sight. Here is a bakers dozen of places that offer the best views in the region.
Explore various webcams overlooking Lake Erie and Niagara Falls, offering captivating views of marinas, amusement parks, and natural wonders. Uncover nearby attractions and activities, such as boating, hiking, wineries, and wildlife viewing, for a truly immersive experience.