Tag: Michigan

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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

Lowering the Mast of a Catalina 27

Posted on June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Back in 2016, we had to bring our sailboat home. It was a bittersweet decision. Now, if you ask why?

10 Michigan Hometown Foods That Scream You’re from Michigan

Posted on June 23, 2024February 20, 2025 by Paul Austin

There is nothing like the familiar foods of home. Michigan has unique and tasty varieties of comfort food dishes originating from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the Ohio and Indiana border.

We hit upon some of the top delicacies that the Great Lakes State loves to enjoy from many of our own hometowns.

The Amazing History of Michigan’s Sebewaing Brewing Company

Posted on June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Sebewaing Brewing Company was a local Michigan beer company that served the Michigan Thumb market.

The brewery operated from 1880 to 1966. Today the cans, labels and paraphernalia are collectors’ items.

Find Petoskey Stones On These 13 Magnificent Michigan Beaches

Posted on May 25, 2024May 25, 2024 by Michael Hardy

With the lake water levels up in all the Great Lakes, it’s been a time of change and discovery.

The high lake levels have revealed a new abundance of small Petoskey stones in Saginaw Bay

10 Joys of a Cottage Life in Michigan

Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Owning a Cottage in northern Michigan is a wonderful family experience. Here are ten situations that you may have never considered when owning your private hide-a-way, but will miss when your away.

6 Great Michigan Movies to Stream

Posted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Here are six more notables among 140 films that located sets in Michigan for all or part of production.

Inside the Creepy Abandoned Mansion Of Michigan Governor Albert Sleeper

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Albert E. Sleeper, a prominent figure in Michigan history, served as governor from 1917-1921 and left a lasting impact. He was instrumental in establishing the State Police of Michigan and the Michigan State Park System. The Albert E. Sleeper House, built in 1917, holds historical significance. Despite its current state of disuse, Sleeper’s legacy endures in Michigan’s parks and history.