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Cross Winds Energy Parks (I, II, III)

The initial 111-megawatt Cross Winds® Energy Park — owned by Consumers Energy — began operating in 2014 in Tuscola County

Thumb Airspace Could See Low Altitude Combat Training

Posted on July 19, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Concern is growing about the current military proposal to use Huron County (and parts of Sanilac and Tuscola Counties) as a low level combat jet training area.

Charity Island Dinner Cruise – What I Learned, a Review

Posted on June 14, 2019November 11, 2021 by Michael Hardy

We took a unique and interesting cruise to the island in the middle of Saginaw Bay. Here is what we found.

Lady of the Lakes Gets Ready For Charity Island Tours

Posted on June 2, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In Michigan’s Upper Thumb, Charity Island dominates the horizon of Saginaw Bay. The island is rarely visited despite its location in a busy shipping and fishing region. Thumbwind has been researching the history of the island and reached out to Captain Tom Carriveau, who has been taking visitors out on Charity Island Tours for over 10 years. Here is our latest on Captain’s Tom’s preparations for the Summer.

Ora Labora 1863 – A Lost Colony in Michigan’s North – Part 2

Posted on April 12, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Part II of the Ora Labora story outlines the summer of 1863. Building is rapid and progress exciting in Michigan’s north. But the looming effect of the Civil War is about to impact this fledgling German religious colony’s effort to bring their culture and traditions to the Great Lakes wilderness.

Caseville 5K – Run Around in the Upper Thumb

Posted on April 11, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Upper Thumb has several 5K run/walks during the summer and at the Cheeseburger festival in August. They are fun, well attended, family fun events.

Website Accessibility Advances at Thumbwind

Posted on March 21, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Web accessibility is the inclusive practice of ensuring there are no barriers that prevent interaction and access to Internet websites by people with disabilities. When sites are correctly designed, developed and edited, generally all users have equal access to information and functionality.

Ora Labora Colony – A Lost Community in Michigan’s North – Part 3

Posted on March 1, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Part III of the Ora Labora story brings us to 1864. The rapid growth of the colony was costly and the society needs funds to grow. It was time for drastic measures. The raging war in the south was turning in the North’s favor and the colony was on borrowed time until the draft took effect.