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Things to do in the upper Thumb - for free

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.

Over 100 Growing Years of Sweet Michigan Sugar Beet History

Posted on February 12, 2021November 29, 2021 by Annette Hinshaw

After the Great Fire of 1881, Michigan Sugar Beet production took off in Mid-Michigan. Dozens of factories were built for refinement.

This article offers a detailed history of this Michigan industry.

Tundra or Trumpeter Swan Near Oscoda? – You Decide

Posted on January 29, 2021November 12, 2021 by Michael Hardy

We were treated to an interesting treat today, which is much appreciated. Amy from Oscoda spotted a swan paddling along

Rediscovering Bach General Store – Fading Days of A Joyful 4 Corner Town

Posted on January 29, 2021July 24, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Bach General Store, long since closed. Once the center of the community, these shops were common in the days before Walmart and Dollar General.

Michigan Road Trip on M-25: Riding A Ribbon Around the Thumb

Posted on January 11, 2021February 20, 2023 by Michael Hardy

M-25 is part of the Lake Huron Circle Tour from Port Huron to Bay City.

making a road trip is considered a safe way to travel as long as you stay socially distant from other folks.

Port Hope – A Charming Village to Explore On The Lake Huron Shore

Posted on August 11, 2020August 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Port Hope is nestled on the shore of Lake Huron in Michigan’s Thumb. Rich in history, this tiny village is perfect to walk and explore its late 19th century architecture.

The Big Views of Fish Point Wildlife Area

Posted on June 30, 2020November 15, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Known for the ability for birders to get up close to wildlife and offer amazing views, the Fish Point Wildlife Area is a large sanctuary. With over 3,700 acres and including about seven miles along the Saginaw Bay shoreline.

The Lake Huron Shipwreck of the Iron Chief

Posted on May 19, 2020June 7, 2023 by Malcom Mott

The picture post on our sister site about the huge dock in Forrestville gives rise to the question. Why did they name the boathouse the Iron Chief? A little exploring showed that there indeed was a ship with this unusual name but she was not made out of iron. Today, she lays in over a hundred feet of water off the shore of the Grindstone City in the Thumb Area Bottomland Preserve