Discover Enchantment: 10 More Spectacular Day Trips in Michigan’s Thumb Region – Part Two

In Part One of our Michigan Day Trip Around the Thumb we traveled from Port Huron up the eastern shore of Lake Huron to the tip of the Thumb. Our starting point for the second half of our adventure is in Grindstone City. We will begin heading west along Saginaw Bay’s shore of sugar sand beaches and interesting coastal towns and villages. I hope you brought your bathing suit because this side of the Thumb offers some of the best swimming beaches in Michigan.

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Explore the Best Michigan Lighthouses in the Upper Thumb: A Complete Guide to 5 Scenic Coastal Beacons

Michigan boasts 124 unique lighthouses, with several undergoing restoration. Noteworthy sites include the historic Port Austin Reef and Pointe Aux Barques lighthouses, drawing visitors interested in exploration, history, and stunning views along the Great Lakes.

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Neonic Pesticides in Michigan Cause Alarming Water Contamination – 2025 Report

Michigan’s waterways are severely contaminated by neonicotinoid pesticides, surpassing safety limits and threatening aquatic ecosystems. Agricultural practices, particularly neonic seed coatings, contribute significantly to this crisis, calling for immediate regulatory and monitoring reforms.

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