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Turnip Rock Michigan: 7 Critical Things to Know Before You Go (Most Visitors Get This Wrong)

Posted on April 19, 2026May 14, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Turnip Rock Michigan is one of the state’s most photographed natural features—but it’s not easy to reach. Here’s how to

Michigan Salt Industry History – 1800s Thumb Production, Decline & What Remains Today

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The production of salt from the deep brine wells around the Upper Thumb propelled the fishing industry to national prominence because they could preserve fish.

Huron County Boating & Sailing – 16 Harbors, Marinas and Access Sites to Lake Huron & Saginaw Bay – Video

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by Paul Austin

Huron County offers nearly 100 miles of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay shoreline, making it a strong choice for recreational boating and sailing.

History of Caseville Harbor – 9 Rare Photos Show Evolution of Shipbuilding, Fishing and Tourism

Posted on July 29, 2025August 2, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Historical pictures that shows Caseville Harbor from about 1941. This offers a glimpse of the history of Caseville Harbor. Looking out to Saginaw Bay, the only building that remains today is the Huron Yacht Club.

Port Austin Mi – 20 Unique & Amazing Things to Do

Posted on July 8, 2025April 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

If you’re looking for something new to do on your visit to Port Austin, we have some fantastic and unique ideas. Here are a few of the best. at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.

Burnt Cabin Point Resort (Eagle Bay, Michigan) – The Thumb’s Vanished Northern Landmark – Video

Posted on May 18, 2025November 2, 2026 by Michael Hardy

We have dropped in to the Eagle Bay kayak launch many times while travelling to Grindstone City to have lunch

Pointe Aux Barques Depot Preserves a Powerful Slice of Michigan History

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Michael Hardy

This early 1900s photo captures the rural railroad depot at Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan, taken by Louis James Pesha. The

10+ Magical Michigan Summer Vacation Spots & Day Trip Ideas

Michigan summer is on its way! The Mitten State offers visitors its lakes combined with its beaches and beautiful natural

Stanton’s Cottages – A Charming Port Austin Roadside Resort History From the 1940s

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Stanton’s Cottages was a small tourist resort of rustic cabins located along M-25 (formerly US-25) about two miles west of

Lake Huron Shipwrecks: 5 Lost Vessels That Still Haunt the Great Lakes

Posted on February 28, 2025March 29, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The waters near Michigan’s Thumb are home to many shipwrecks, including notable incidents like the Philadelphia and Albany collision. This area, once a vital shipping route, is now an underwater preserve safeguarding maritime history and mysteries of the Great Lakes.