The Classic Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort in Port Austin, MI – 1898
Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort operated in Port Austin Michigan from 1898 until about 1935. Mary Buttars ran the resort until her death in 1911.
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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
8 Fun Activities To Enjoy on Michigan’s Beaches
When you think about a summer vacation enjoying beautiful beaches in the United States, places like Florida, California, and Hawaii are likely what comes to mind first. However, in the mid-western Great Lakes region lies the longest freshwater coastline in the nation — 3,288 miles of Michigan’s beaches
Awesome Michigan Fall Colors Will Sparkle Starting Late Summer 2022
It’s finally here. My favorite time to be in the Upper Thumb. Cheeseburger Festival has long since pasted. The long upcoming Labor Day weekend will soon slip by. Things are quieter.
Caseville IGA – The Amazing Memories of Our Grandparents Time
The Caseville IGA was a landmark as a kid growing up in the Upper Thumb The IGA was the store I remember growing up. It was old, the floors creaked, it smelled funny and it was crowded in the summer. I loved it.
Bill Kennedy – A Prolific Actor and Powerful TV Personality in Detroit
In 1969 when Detroit’s Bill Kennedy began his broadcast with WKBD, Channel 50 in Southfield and he continued to host Bill Kennedy at the Movies until his retirement in 1983.
10 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Michigan Home for Winter
Our homes are our safe havens from the cold weather, but even the most well-insulated and winterized homes can’t protect us from everything. Here are ten ways to prepare your Michigan home for winter.
Michigan Author Sarah Zettel brings A Fussy Talking Corgi to Life
Michigan author Sarah Zettel has always known what she wants to be. She set her mind to becoming an author in college and has never veered from that path. Her determination has paid off big time, as she currently writes under …
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – Spectacular Lodging & 7 Unforgettable Events and Attractions
Experiencing the Upper Peninsula involves attending the events, seeing the attractions, and living among the people. You can take some time out and get a place to stay whatever the season.