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Pointe Aux Barques Depot Preserves a Powerful Slice of Michigan History

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Michael Hardy

This early 1900s photo captures the rural railroad depot at Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan, taken by Louis James Pesha. The

10+ Magical Michigan Summer Vacation Spots & Day Trip Ideas

Michigan summer is on its way! The Mitten State offers visitors its lakes combined with its beaches and beautiful natural

Grindstone Grill And Cottages – A Glimpse into Grindstone City’s Roadside Past

Posted on April 9, 2025April 10, 2025 by Michael Hardy

In the postwar era of Michigan’s Thumb, family vacations often meant packing into the car and heading to the shoreline.

We Found These 15 Quirky Michigan Roadside Attractions in the Thumb

Posted on March 10, 2025June 3, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Upper Thumb has interesting sites and things to do beyond our great beaches. Driving along M-25 along the shore we found some downright interesting and unique roadside attractions that dont cost a dime to see.

Lake Huron Shipwrecks: 5 Lost Vessels That Still Haunt the Great Lakes

Posted on February 28, 2025March 29, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The waters near Michigan’s Thumb are home to many shipwrecks, including notable incidents like the Philadelphia and Albany collision. This area, once a vital shipping route, is now an underwater preserve safeguarding maritime history and mysteries of the Great Lakes.

Pontiac Oxford and Northern Railroad and the Legend of The Polly Ann

Posted on February 28, 2025December 20, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Railroad (P.O. & N) ran from September 1889 until the last service run of the full length of the line on February 9, 1984.

25 Eye-Opening Things to Do In Caseville Mi (Some Better Than the Cheeseburger Festival)

Posted on February 19, 2025June 25, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Don’t let a rainy day cramp your fun. There is more to do then stuff your belly with cheeseburgers. If you and the kids are tired of the crowds here are 25 things to do near Caseville to try some alternative fun.

31 Interesting Michigan Indian Place Names of Saginaw Valley and Thumb

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan Indian Place Names are important historical records of the Saginaw Valley and Upper Thumb, we have found this brief sketch about the original names from the Anishinaabeg to several places and rivers and discovered their meaning.

Huron County Historical Firsts: 10 Innovations That Shaped Michigan

Posted on February 1, 2025March 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Huron County, Michigan, is noted for its historic achievements spanning agriculture and industry, including the first winter wheat processed in the U.S. and the largest grindstone produced. Its rich history contributes to Michigan’s identity and attracts tourists and historians alike.

Flashback – The Heroic Battle to Save Caseville, Michigan from a Raging Forest Fire – 1924

Posted on January 25, 2025May 31, 2026 by Michael Hardy

In November 1924, the idyllic town of Caseville, Michigan, faced a harrowing challenge as a massive forest fire, sparked by careless hunters, threatened to engulf the entire community. Fueled by high winds, the fire spread across Huron County, menacing surrounding villages and valuable Thumb property. As the inferno drew closer to the town, hundreds of courageous men from nearby areas rallied together to answer Caseville’s desperate call for help.