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Detroit

Hiking Trails Near Detroit

Detroit is the largest city in Michigan. Known as the “Motor City” due to the prominence of auto manufacturing and other transportation industries.

Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit?

January 22, 2023 by Betty White
Detroit At Night

After the Flint water crisis, the question is posed on all major cities. In Michigan, the main question is: Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit?

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Driving To Detroit, Michigan: 3 Things That Smart Locals Know And You Don’t

December 10, 2022December 6, 2022 by Morgan Sawyer
Woodward Avenue At Night

Detroit is a great city to explore, with plenty of exciting places to visit. Michigan has some incredible scenery, too, and offers a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities. If you’re planning on driving to Detroit, here are some things the locals take for granted but you need to know.

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Flying From Detroit to Oslo, Norway – 3 Best Practices When Planning a Memorable Trip Abroad

November 13, 2022 by Kristen Chapple
Detroit to Oslo

Flying from Detroit to Oslo completed that desire to travel and see more of the world. Especially if you have family or friends in-country. Oslo is also a genealogist haven for those doing family tree research.

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Bill Kennedy – A Prolific Actor and Powerful TV Personality in Detroit

August 21, 2022 by Thumbwind Staff
Bill Kennedy and the Supremes

In 1969 when Detroit’s Bill Kennedy began his broadcast with WKBD, Channel 50 in Southfield and he continued to host Bill Kennedy at the Movies until his retirement in 1983.

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3 Inspiring Detroit Watchmakers You Will Love

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by Julia Porter
Detroit Watchmakers

Detroit is a city that is known for its manufacturing prowess. It’s no surprise, then, that some of the well-known watches in the country are made here. Let’s take a look at the 3 Detroit watchmakers who create outstanding goods in the watch industry. Looking for a sophisticated or rugged timepiece? These watches made in … Read more

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Night Flight 760 With Jay Roberts – When WJR Was The Great Voice Of The Great Lakes

May 6, 2022 by Michael Hardy
Night Flight 760

In the waning days of the fairness doctrine, and before the cheaply produced and political “talk radio” took over the AM band, Night Flight 760 dominated the night.

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10 Best Spots for Live Music in Michigan

September 16, 2022September 8, 2021 by Charles Vallena
Michigan Live Music

With so much talent finding live music in Michigan is easy. We sought out 10 of the best live venues across the state.

Here is our list.

Categories Art Tags Detroit, Ferndale, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Music 1 Comment

10 Essential Sites To Visit On A Michigan Day Trip Around the Thumb

November 4, 2021July 31, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Saginaw Bay Beach

If you have been housebound for the past year we would like to offer you some potential ideas to explore. Especially during the summer. There is no better place to do that, using safe distance practices, then in Michigan’s Thumb.

Categories Travel Tags Detroit, Michigan, Travel, Travelling 2 Comments
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