Caseville’s Union Memorial Statue

The Pedestal Inscription of the Caseville’s Union Memorial statue reads – 1910. Dedicated to the living and dead soldiers of Huron County 1861-1865. Erected by the …

Discover Bird Creek County Park – Port Austin’s Beach Haven

by Jennifer Dawson

Bird Creek County Park in Port Austin offers a family-friendly beach experience with a fun splash pad, kayaking adventures, and stunning harbor views – all at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.

Its also a casting off point for Turnip Rock and Broken Rocks kayaking.

Fun at Caseville Campground Since 1919

by Michael Hardy

#ThumbPic of the Day – Caseville Vintage Camping

Stuckey’s – A Familiar National Brand Expands for a New Generation of Travelers

by Michael Hardy

Stuckey’s blue teal roof has greeted travelers since 1937. We learn how Stephanie Stuckey, CEO, is working to bring Stuckey’s to a new generation of travelers.

Lady of the Lakes Gets Ready For Charity Island Tours

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.

7 Genius Ways to Spice Up Breakfast Even During Lockdowns

by Annette Hinshaw

One of the worst parts of lockdowns is that we miss out on our favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and good eats! Times are tough enough without having to suffer through another day of boring breakfast cereal.

We ask a DNR Fish Biologist; What Happened to All the Yellow Perch in Saginaw Bay?

by Michael Hardy

We have a conversation with a Michigan DNR fish biologist on why we have had a decline of yellow perch on Saginaw Bay. The answer was a bit of a surprise.