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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.

Unique Day Trips in Michigan’s Thumb: Industrial Ruins and Geologic Oddities

Posted on August 17, 2026August 19, 2026 by Paul Austin

Most travelers navigate the M-25 highway looking for a place to park a camper, yet the most significant historical sites in the region are often…

Bad Axe, MI Travel Guide: History & Local Attractions

Posted on August 10, 2026August 13, 2026 by Paul Austin

In 1861, surveyor Captain Rudolph Papst stumbled upon a discarded, rusted tool at a deserted hunting camp and decided the site needed a name. He…

Michigan Dark Sky Parks: A 2026 Guide to the State’s Best Stargazing Locations

Posted on August 6, 2026August 19, 2026 by Paul Austin

Driving six hours to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula doesn’t guarantee a view of the Milky Way if you aren’t prepared for the logistical realities…

Best Boating Lakes in Michigan: From Inland Gems to Great Lakes Harbors

Posted on August 5, 2026August 9, 2026 by Paul Austin

A 20-foot pontoon that handles beautifully on Higgins Lake can become a dangerous liability the moment it hits the unpredictable chop of Saginaw Bay….

Donuts & Cider – Fall Festivals in Michigan

Posted on August 1, 2026August 6, 2026 by Paul Austin

Michigan orchards produced more than 1.3 billion pounds of apples last year, a harvest that secures the state’s position as the second-largest…

Michigan Thumb Tourism: The Ultimate Guide to the Great Lakes’ Undiscovered Coast

Posted on July 27, 2026August 1, 2026 by Paul Austin

What if the most authentic Great Lakes experience isn’t found on the crowded boardwalks of the west coast, but in the quiet, rugged tip of Michigan’s…