A Michigan Day Trip Around the Thumb – 10 Interesting Sites To Visit
If you have been housebound we would like to offer you some potential ideas to explore. Especially during the summer. There is no better place to do that then in Michigan’s Thumb.
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Great Lakes Cruising History – 100 Luxurious Years of Travel
In the mid to late 1800s steamships traveling on the Great Lakes were the only way to get to most cities.
Cruising via paddlewheel steamer gave rise to our northern Michigan tourism industry and the start of the term “Going Up North” Prior to the railroads and automobiles.
The Restored 1890 Marlette Railway Depot Faces Uncertain Future
By 1910 Marlette Railway depot was a twice a day stop for passengers and freight between Port Huron and Saginaw. During World War I, the depot saw service by sending freight and troops to fight in the Great War. However, will it survive the pandemic?
Leland Fishtown – Picture Perfect Dockside Village in Northern Michigan
At the end of the Leland River just before it feeds into Lake Michigan, is Leland Michigan’s picturesque Fishtown – one of the last working fishing districts on Lake Michigan.
The Mystery of the 2 Holes at Rush Lake In Huron County
Mysterious holes are found by kids on the north side of Rush Lake State Game Area. Years later they are determined to be from the 1800s quarry operations.
10 Nifty Things To Do In The Thumb Of Michigan This Summer in 2024
Curious about what could a Thumb possibly has got to offer? Look no further as we have concluded some of the Thumb’s specialties you can experience over the summer, guaranteed to leave you with both thumbs up.
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[great_lakes_total_ice_coverage] as of July 04, 2025
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 …
General Stores in Michigan in the 1800s – A Photo Essay
General stores in Michigan were integral to developing small towns across the state during the late 1800s. Plus, their front facades were so interesting. We look at several in this photo essay.
