Side Wheeler Steamboats – Exploring Their Impact on Michigan’s Saginaw River
Side-wheeler steamers were used across the Great Lakes well into the late 1800s. The East Saginaw and Bay City line ran on Michigan’s Saginaw River.
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Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State. Surrounded by five of the six Great Lakes. ThumbWind has a number of stories devoted to Michigan places, food, and places to visit. Here are a few to explore
The Bay Port Hotel – A Top Luxurious Michigan Resort of the 1800s
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?
New Life For The Old Magnificent Michigan Barns of Huron County
In the early 1990s, photographer and artist duo, Sue and Don Hardy traveled across the Thumb capturing images of life, culture, and architecture of the region. Here is a small sample of that collection.
7 Impressive Michigan Train Trips To Spend the Day Exploring The Rails
Enjoy an experience with a Michigan train trip. Michigan has seven themed historical train excursions for the family to enjoy to sights.
15 Michigan Winter Activities For Beating Cabin Fever in the Great Lakes Region
The Great Lakes region may be frozen during the winter, but this opens up many opportunities. You can take hikes in your snowshoes or follow a cross-country ski trail. Climb on board a snowmobile for a tour or relax in an indoor waterpark’s lazy river. Whatever you need from your winter vacation, the Great Lakes have something to offer, with incredible views to enjoy along the way.
10 Famous People From Michigan That Were Born, or Summered in Huron County
Several famous people from Michigan have lived and summered in Huron County. From the frontier and lumbering days through the New Deal. We found an amazing set of individual stories that are worth exploring.
Michigan’s Climate Crisis – 7 Critical Business Areas That Will Be Impacted in 2025
Concern about climate change in Michigan has reached the point where business areas are being impacted. The effect on business costs will be in the billions.
Here are six critical areas of concern.
Winter Camping in Michigan – 6 Truly Cool Spots To Pitch a Tent
Numerous areas provide an exceptional winter camping in Michigan experience during the coldest time of the year. We review 6 prime locations in the state.