Lowering the Mast of a Catalina 27
Back in 2016, we had to bring our sailboat home. It was a bittersweet decision. Now, if you ask why? Our plans for next year did not include the stress of putting the sailboat in, only to use it a few …
Tag: Michigan
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
10 Michigan Hometown Foods That Scream You’re from Michigan
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
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
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
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
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
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.
10 Dog Friendly Camping Spots in Michigan That Will Delight Pet Owners
The state of Michigan is a perfect destination for dogs and their owner’s thanks to its hundreds of pet-friendly camping sites, park cabins, lodges, and hotels. Michigan’s Natural Resources Department opened up their parks to pet owners when they allowed more than two pets to stay in the state park cabins back in 2017