Ruth Michigan History – 7 Remarkable Stories From a Thumb Railroad Town
Rare photographs reveal Ruth, Michigan, when trains stopped at the depot, grain wagons crowded town, church bells rang and Main Street served Huron County farm families.
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Elkton Michigan History – 1940 – The Day the Star Theater Welcomed Hollywood
Watch this Michigan Moments episode as we travel back to downtown to see a bit of Elkton Michigan history in 1940, when a single photograph captured a community on the brink of change. One vintage photograph tells an entire story. Parked …
Best Sunrise Spots in Michigan’s Thumb: Port Austin & More
Many travelers arrive at the tip of Huron County expecting to see the sun set over Lake Huron, only to realize they are standing on the wrong side of…
Rainy Day Things to Do in Caseville & Michigan’s Thumb
Weather patterns in Michigan’s Thumb are notoriously fickle. A sudden squall off Lake Huron can turn a Caseville beach day into a washout in minutes,…
Michigan Thumb Weekend Itinerary: Port Austin & Caseville
Most travelers view the Michigan Thumb as a simple collection of beach towns; however, the shoreline from Caseville to Port Austin actually serves as…
Unique Day Trips in Michigan’s Thumb: Industrial Ruins and Geologic Oddities
Most travelers navigate the M-25 highway looking for a place to park a camper, yet the most significant historical sites in the region are often…
Michigan Thumb Fall Color Tour: Port Austin to Caseville
While crowds swarm the Upper Peninsula in late September, the most reliable autumn foliage often waits until late October along the Lake Huron…
Spooky Bruce Mansion Tours Return, Opening 150-Year-Old Thumb Landmark to Visitors
The Bruce Mansion near Brown City now offers scheduled daytime visits, overnight investigations and private events inside one of Michigan’s best-known reputedly haunted landmarks.
How to Visit Turnip Rock in Port Austin, Michigan
A trip to see Turnip Rock in Michigan requires more than just a GPS destination. The iconic formation, located off the shore of Port Austin at the…
The Story of Indian Dave – A Legend in the Thumb 1803–1909
In 1866, two men paddled a canoe from Vassar to Caro carrying the official government records that would settle a heated dispute over the location of…