Bay Port Fish Co. in 1996 – A Retrospective
I have a great collection of pictures my parents took of the Upper Thumb region in the 1980s and 90s. They had started Thumb Impressions …
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Home of the Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival. Bay Port was settled in 1851 by Carl H. Heisterman. It was first named “Geneva” and later “Wildfowl Port”. The post office was relocated here from Ora Labora in 1872. Today this tiny town has a population under 500.
45 Seasons of the Tasty Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival 2023
The Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Since 1978 folks come in and lined up for a fish sandwich that “takes two hands to hold one.
The Amazing History of The Bay Port Commercial Fishing District
Bay Port Commercial Fishing District was designated a National Historic Place in 1977. At the time there were seven buildings on the site. Now three remain.
One of Michigan’s Most Famous Haunted Houses That You Never Heard Of
The former B&B has been featured on Pure Michigan, two Haunted Michigan travel books and highlighted in a paranormal documentary and a movie.
Stories from Ora et Labora Colony Near Bay Port 1862 – 1898
The Letters from Ora Labora 1862 – 1898. Offers a glimpse of the challenges of being a religious pioneer in Michigan’s Wilderness.
This is a collection of stories written through the years.
Michigan’s Luxurious Resorts of the 1800s – Bay Port Hotel
The story of the luxurious Bay Port Hotel and the railway resort era in the late 1800s was short lived.
Was the untimely demise of one of its guests the cause if its downfall?
15 of the Best Michigan Tourist Attractions in The Thumb Region
by Top 15 “Must See” Michigan Upper Thumb Attractions.
A perfect recipe for a day trip or a week of exploring. Many are free to see and all are an easy drive to get to.
In 2022, Michigan Thumb Attractions Offer Family Fun & Festivals
The Upper Thumb offers many family friendly attractions and things to do.
The Summer of 2021 looks return to offering events and festivals that we love to attend and see.
