A Local’s Guide to the Geography and Culture of Michigan’s Thumb
You might think you know exactly where the “Up North” feeling begins, but michigans thumb offers a different kind of magic that many travelers drive…
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41 Michigan Webcams Covering the Thumb, North Channel & Lake Huron Shoreline You Can View Right Now
Live webcams from Sandpoint, Caseville, Port Austin, Unionville, Sebewaing and Harbor Beach in the Upper Thumb of Michigan
Caseville History – 4 Pioneering Industries That Predate Its Tourist Charm
Caseville transformed from an industrial hub in the late 1800s, characterized by fishing and lumbering, to a modern tourist destination. Its economy shifted towards tourism, attracting visitors with beaches and events, while its industrial past remains evident in historical sites and buildings.
The Muskegon Street Car Riot of 1919 – Video From Rare Photos
On Aug. 5, 1919, Muskegon exploded over a one-cent fare increase. The Muskegon Traction Company raised streetcar fares from six cents to seven, and thousands of workers refused to accept it. What followed became one of the most destructive public disturbances …
17 Overlooked Michigan History Stories You Probably Missed
Michigan’s history is often told through well-known events—Detroit’s auto industry, the Mackinac Bridge, or lumber booms. But across the state, smaller and often forgotten stories still sit in plain sight. While many people think of its big factories and industrial growth, …
Linkville Michigan History (1890–1930) A Small But Viberent Thumb Farming Town that Vanished – Video
Linkville, a small unincorporated village in Michigan, thrived between 1890 and 1930 as a farming community and key railroad stop. However, post office closures and improved transportation led to its decline, leaving St. Paul Lutheran Church as its enduring landmark.
History of Berne Michigan – A 1900 Snapshot of this Forgotten Ghost Town
Berne, Michigan was a quiet farming hamlet in 1900. This report covers daily life—farming, schoolhouses, church gatherings—and the families who helped build this rural Thumb-area village.
Michigan Grave Robbers Brazenly Operated During the 1800s
Grave robbing was a gruesome yet common crime in the late 1800’s as medical schools sought bodys for study.
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Ice coverage over the Great Lakes is a huge factor in weather patterns over the region and an indicator of future lake levels. Thumbwind consolidates and summarizes the Great Lakes ice cover from US and Canadian agencies and presents it on …
Huron County Boating & Sailing – 16 Harbors, Marinas and Access Sites to Lake Huron & Saginaw Bay – Video
Huron County offers nearly 100 miles of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay shoreline, making it a strong choice for recreational boating and sailing.