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This Labor Day Weekend Explore Art in the Park in Port Austin

Posted on September 3, 2021October 30, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Its an end of Summer Tradition. The Thumb Arts Guild’s Annual Juried Art Fair occurs each Labor Day weekend at Gallup Park in Port Austin

4 Amazing Stories About the Michigan Indian Trails of The Upper Thumb

Posted on July 13, 2021May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The first major highways were based on trails Native Americans has used for centuries throughout Michigan.

Here are four tidbits about those trails in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.

Is There a Great Lakes Stonehenge Version In Lake Michigan?

Posted on June 25, 2021December 22, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Does Michigan have an underwater rock circle from over 10,000 years ago hidden in the Great Lakes?

Actually Michigan has several.

Michigan Indian Chief Standing Oak Defeated the Fox Tribe Near Sebewaing

Posted on June 8, 2021October 29, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Chief Standing Oak ruled the tribe of Chippewa Indians, living near Kilmanagh between the Sebewaing river and Shebeon creek.

He led his tribe in a fierce battle with the Fox.

It’s 8 o’clock Somewhere in Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on June 3, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

An early evening drive on a late spring day yields potential to see a sight that only avails itself a couple of times a year in Michigan’s Thumb.

We would like to share.

Michigan Ghost Town in the Thumb – Port Crescent State Park

Posted on April 30, 2021November 15, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Port Crescent State Park, located in southern Michigan, was once a thriving lumber town before becoming a ghost town. Today, it offers outdoor activities and preserves a rich history, including remnants of its past, amid scenic natural beauty along Lake Huron.