The 2025 Kinde Polka Fest Roars Back September 13-14 In Michigan’s Thumb
The Kinde Polka Fest comes roaring back to the Upper Thumb with over 60 volunteers and a full slate of Polka entertainment over two days at the Friends of Kinde Palace.
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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
Saginaw Trail – The Essential Journey On Michigan’s Oldest Indian Trail – Video
The Saginaw Trail is the oldest and most traveled route in the Indian trail system in Michigan. Starting from the Straits of Detroit to Saginaw. It was a trading route with many other trails leading off. Today the trail is denoted as a great American Roadway starting with Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Michigan Mental Health System Faces Overhaul as Whitmer Puts Local Services Out for Competitive Bid
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s move to put Michigan’s public mental health system out for competitive bid has sparked backlash from local providers warning of service cuts.
The Corner Drug Store In Harbor Beach – Pioneering & Celebrating For 142 Years – Video
This interesting shot from Harbor Beach Michigan is estimated to be from about 1910. The picture was taken in front of the Corner Drug and Jewelry Store. It turns out that this store has been featured in many photographs and postcards over the years.
11 Spectacular Michigan Disc Golf Courses Found In The Thumb
Michigan disc golf is now solidly established in the Upper Thumb region. These eleven courses vary from practice to tournament caliber.
Experience an Amazing Drone Flyby of Turnip Rock – Video
See an interesting view of Turnip Rock without getting wet. This drone flyby of the famous Thumb rock formation is worth a quick look.
12 Hints for a Fun Day Trip to Caseville Cheeseburger Festival in 2026
Caseville is close enough to Southeast Michigan to make a great day trip to it’s Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival. Here are some hints to make your day fun and stress free.
Harbor Beach Michigan – We found 10 fascinating places to see, and things to do
Home to the world’s largest man-made fresh water harbor, the port of Harbor Beach is an ideal stopping point for sailors making their way up the shore of Lake Huron.
Rent a kayak and see three shipwrecks in the harbor