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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.

History of Bad Axe, Michigan: The Town That Nearly Lost Its Name

Bad Axe is one of Michigan’s most memorable place names. But the history of Bad Axe is about more than

Why Travelers are Choosing Michigan for Spontaneous Trips in 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 by Vital Shpakouski

The collective travel psyche seems to have hit a wall. For years, the global travel market pushed a highly sanitized

Michigan’s Upper Thumb Celebrates Michigan Log Cabin Day 2026- A Day of Blacksmiths, General Stores and Pioneer Life on America’s 250th

Posted on June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Venture into Michigan’s heartland this June, as we journey back in time to celebrate the state’s unique heritage. Hear the echo of hammers, smell the pancakes sizzling, and be part of Michigan’s Log Cabin Day—a celebration as vibrant and deep-seated as the spirit of Michigan itself.

Michigan Ghost Towns – 18 Lost Towns That Tell The State’s Strangest History

Posted on June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan ghost towns offer a glimpse into the state’s boom-and-bust past. From mining camps and lumber ports to company towns and abandoned villages, these 17 lost communities reveal how industries, railroads and changing economies shaped Michigan’s history and left lasting stories behind.