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Cabin Roadside Art – A Unique Welcome

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 by Thumbwind Production Staff

Cabin Art Our explorations along #Michigan first scenic highway of #M-25 are rendering more sightings of the popular #cottage and #cabin roadside art. This kind of signage offers a visual clue of a specific cottage on the road and welcomes visitors. It also gives a clue to the owner.

Our first post of Cottage Roadside Art is still popular today with 1000s of views. Here are a few more of our favorites.

Executive Order Bans Travel Between Michigan Residences

April 14, 2020April 10, 2020 by Mike Hardy

Starting Saturday, April 11, Michigan residents will not be allowed to travel between their downstate home and northern cottage, cabin or trailer. This executive order comes with extended guidelines and extends the Stay Home, Stay Safe issued March 24th which was due to expire April 13th.

The Pioneer Log Cabins of Huron County Michigan

May 6, 2020March 28, 2020 by Thumbwind Production Staff

A task for all early pioneers in Michigan was to make a log cabin. The Bad Axe Historical Society is the curator of the largest collection of authentically restored pioneer log buildings in the state.

Will Remote Workers Flock to Their Cottages to Sit Out the Michigan Coronavirus?

March 30, 2020March 15, 2020 by Mike Hardy

Sitting Out the Pandemic in a Michigan Cottage

Just as the Michigan coronavirus warnings were starting, I was in line at a local market in northern Michigan. Fortunately, we were already stocked with toilet paper as I looked at an empty set of shelves. I was able to get everything we needed including a nice corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day. I was … Read more Will Remote Workers Flock to Their Cottages to Sit Out the Michigan Coronavirus?