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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

Best Festivals in Michigan – 27 Top Events For 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan is a hub for diverse festivals, vital for community bonding and showcasing local talent. From tulip displays in Holland to the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan offers a range of cultural celebrations. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival and Porch Fest in Port Austin provide unique family-friendly experiences.

Explore the Best Michigan Lighthouses in the Upper Thumb: A Complete Guide to 5 Scenic Coastal Beacons

Posted on July 1, 2025March 19, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan boasts 124 unique lighthouses, with several undergoing restoration. Noteworthy sites include the historic Port Austin Reef and Pointe Aux Barques lighthouses, drawing visitors interested in exploration, history, and stunning views along the Great Lakes.

Things To Do In Michigan – 2 Hour Hike or Cross Country Ski To Turnip Rock in Winter

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Annette Hinshaw

A couple takes a photo adventure of cross-country ski hike from Port Austin harbor to Turnip Rock at Pointe Aux Barques.

Taking a five-mile round trip winter trek to the formation is the only way to see Turnip Rock in the winter.

Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf Under New Owners

Posted on October 5, 2022November 14, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Jim and Beth Selke of Clarkston, Michigan, consulted with and guided their 25-year-old Son, Justin Selke, into his first business venture. If the first season is any indication, this storied business was entrusted into good hands. The Selke family takes pride in taking over the reins of Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf, an iconic local mini-golf and dairy bar near Port Austin, Michigan.

Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort

Posted on July 14, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Grindstone City has in the midst of a full range war between two marvelous ice cream shops.

Both are in historic buildings and are minutes from Port Austin.

How Pigeon Michigan Got Its Unique Name

Posted on May 1, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Today Pigeon is the wind capital of Michigan. Once a rural railway stop for the Pontiac, Oxford, and Port Austin Railroad and Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron Railroad

Michigan Barn Art in the Upper Thumb

Posted on January 24, 2020June 6, 2022 by Michael Hardy

With its nearby Michigan Barn Art, Port Austin has become the acknowledged hub of artistic activity in the Upper Thumb. We show three of these creations.

The works have been featured in PBS News Hour.

Porcupine Bash – 10 Years Helping Michigan Veterans

Posted on August 5, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Porcupine Press is hosting its annual Porcupine Bash at Port Austin’s American Legion Hall on August 24th. The event collects needed items for veterans in hospitals and extended care.

Clifford Michigan History – 12 Unseen Photos Tell A Story on Main Street

Posted on October 3, 2026October 16, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Clifford Michigan history follows a village shaped by roads, railroads and the farms around it. Historic photographs show its depot, creamery, blacksmith shops and Main Street during the shift from horses to automobiles. Read how transportation created a second business district and changed daily life in northern Lapeer County.