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.
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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.
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 a broken tool found near a campsite. This Michigan Moments video looks at the history of Bad Axe Michigan, and how …
Why Travelers are Choosing Michigan for Spontaneous Trips in 2026
The collective travel psyche seems to have hit a wall. For years, the global travel market pushed a highly sanitized version of leisure, dominated by identical infinity pools, overdesigned boutique hotels, and curated itineraries that left no room for actual discovery. …
Michigan’s Upper Thumb Celebrates Michigan Log Cabin Day 2026- A Day of Blacksmiths, General Stores and Pioneer Life on America’s 250th
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
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.