“Saginaw Bay Muck” Makes Appearance – Thumb Beaches Open
Rotting algae was spotted along the beach area of the Port Austin State Dock on the eastern edge of Saginaw Bay. Northeast winds pushed the algae mats to shore over the past several days.
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Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf Under New Owners
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.
Huron County First Responders Hone Rescue Skills On Saginaw Bay
Firemen with their watercraft from the Caseville, Harbor Beach, and Port Austin Fire Departments, as well as Sheriff Hanson and Deputies, practiced recovering victims in the rough water and windy conditions
Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort
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
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
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
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.
Linkville Michigan History (1890–1930) A Small But Viberent Thumb Farming Town that Vanished – Video
Linkville, a small unincorporated village in Michigan, thrived between 1890 and 1930 as a farming community and key railroad stop. However, post office closures and improved transportation led to its decline, leaving St. Paul Lutheran Church as its enduring landmark.