Tuscola County Public Transportation – History Is Moving In The Thumb
Public transportation services in Tuscola County Michigan has evolved from oxcart, stagecoach, rail and bus. We look back at its evolution.
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Mystery of the Remains of An Michigan Indian Chief Found Near Bay Port In 1933
In the 1920s, there was a flurry of archaeological activity in Michigan to record and catalog Native American villages, garden beds, and burial mounds. As a result, the entire Saginaw Valley has 100s of identified sites. The identification, and looting, of Indian artifacts from burial mounds, was a common occurrence.
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15 Inspiring Sites to See Along M-25 Michigan Fall Color Tour In 2025
Today you will travel north along M-25. This tour will not be found on the Pure Michigan Fall Color Tour
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Awesome Michigan Fall Colors Will Sparkle Starting Late Summer 2022
It’s finally here. My favorite time to be in the Upper Thumb. Cheeseburger Festival has long since pasted. The long upcoming Labor Day weekend will soon slip by. Things are quieter.
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Cheeseburger in Caseville 2024 – 26 Years of Cheesy Fun
The best insight and hits for Cheeseburger in Caseville.
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14 Outstanding Breakfast Places Near Me To Check Out in Michigan’s Thumb
The Upper Thumb is blessed with sandy beaches, fun places to visit and great inexpensive places to eat. We compiled a listing of the top restaurants, grills, bakeries, and bars that offer breakfast. These are the top rated places to go for your morning meal according to the travel sites Yelp and TripAdvisor.
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2 Short Stories Of Anishinaabeg History In Saginaw Valley
This is a story by Ephraim Williams of the Anishinaabeg history (aka Ojibwa) of hunting and gathering in the land of the Sauks. The Ojibwa believed that misfortune was due to the bad spirits that the Sauks had left behind.
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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.
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The Garfield Inn – #1 Adorable Example Of Pioneer Elegance in Port Austin Michigan
Short history of Charles Learned, the builder and Huron County pioneer who build the Garfield Inn and was friends with a US President James Garfield.
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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?
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