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Premier of Film “Chasing Jimmy” Plays in Caseville.

Posted on July 20, 2012November 15, 2021 by Michael Hardy

A sold out crowd at the Bay Theater got their first glimpse of the locally produced movie “Chasing Jimmy”. The

The Charming History of Standish Michigan – 16 Rare Postcard Views Show Rails, Stone Depot and the Road North

Posted on June 10, 2026July 13, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Standish, Michigan grew from a railroad stop into a farm-market town, highway stop and oil-era community. Old images show the depot, Main Street, fishing docks and Halloween pranks.

The Evolving Story of White Rock – A Sacred Landmark in Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on October 12, 2023May 27, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Indigenous Peoples of Michigan, the Anishinabeg, view the White Rock on the edge of the Lake Huron shore as a sacred site. The rock was much, much larger than it appears today. (Which is 2019 is mostly underwater). The Indian ensured that fresh game and food items were placed on the site as an offering. Gitchie Manitou or Great Spirit would recognize the offering by the Anishinabeg as a token of thanks for the bounty and richness of the peninsula.

A Great Summer in Michigan’s Thumb – 6 Bucket List Ideas

Posted on August 21, 2021July 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The calendar on your desk indicates that summer officially ends in about a week, but deep down you not quite ready to ditch the shorts and flip-flops for sweatshirts and football. It only really ends when you’ve done these 6 things in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.

The Crazy Cottage Art Along the Road of Michigan’s Upper Thumb

Posted on June 6, 2021June 4, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Crazy and unique cottage road signs found in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.

These cottage art ideas say “welcome here” are colorful cottage decorations to the passing eye hurtling down the ribbon of pavement.

12 Free Things to do in Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on February 14, 2021November 11, 2021 by Michael Hardy

We went looking for over a dozen free things to in Michigan’s Thumb. This are fun for the family and only cost your time and travel.

Streaming Radio Station for Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on May 29, 2016November 26, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Sand Point Radio was the Thumbs First real streaming radio station that offered great alternative music that you could not find on the FM band. Sadly, due to increased fees and demands for increased royalties by ASCAP, the streaming service had to be shut down.