10 Tales About Michigan Indian Tribes You Were Never Taught in School
Ten tales of historical tales from Michigan Indian Tribes that were never taught in school. Several were from Andrew Blackbird’s 1887 book.
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Uncovering the Rich History of 8 Native American Settlements of the Great Lakes Region
The Great Lakes region of North America was home to numerous Native American settlements before European explorers and settlers arrived. These settlements were established by various indigenous tribes and served as centers of trade, culture, and community life.
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Quanicassee Michigan’s Jenny, The Beer Drinking Bear
In the 1900s Michigan was known for its roadside attractions to draw tourists to stop. An early attraction in the Thumb region was Jenny, the Beer Drinking Bear in Quanicassee.
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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.
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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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