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

Discover Caseville Beach – From Sandcastles, Shopping to Sunsets, It’s All Here!

Posted on August 13, 2021August 21, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Caseville beach is one of the finest in the Upper Thumb. Rent kayaks and swim the day away.

Its also one of the most posted sites on social media.

5 Bold & Exceptional Kalamazoo Tattoo Artists

Posted on August 12, 2021August 17, 2023 by Annette Hinshaw

Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment. Choose your artist wisely. We found five exceptional tattoo artists in Kalamazoo Mi.

Sailboat Drones Begin Fish Count in Lakes Huron-Michigan

Posted on August 9, 2021November 2, 2021 by Michael Hardy

A pair of drone sailboats begins a project to estimate fish stocks in Lakes Huron-Michigan.

The project will last two month.

Was Bigfoot Spotted in Michigan’s Thumb?

Posted on August 6, 2021November 9, 2022 by Michael Hardy

The Michigan Thumb newspaper Tuscola Today carried a story, “Bigfoot Roaming the Cass? Video Raises the Question.” on July 21. It shows a screenshot and short video clip of the alleged Sasquatch from a person kayaking on the Cass River.

Bigfoot sightings, while unique are not uncommon. The online newspaper the Sun reported that more than 10,000 people have insisted they’ve seen the mythical being over the past 50 years.

Stories from Ora et Labora Colony Near Bay Port 1862 – 1898

Posted on July 30, 2021November 2, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Letters from Ora Labora 1862 – 1898. Offers a glimpse of the challenges of being a religious pioneer in Michigan’s Wilderness.

This is a collection of stories written through the years.

3 Unique Camping Options – Michigan State Park Lodges

Posted on July 22, 2021January 28, 2026 by Annette Hinshaw

Tiny houses, platform tent glamping, geodomes on the beach. All are new ways to “camp” at many Michigan State Parks.

We found three unique ways to say without having to bring your own tent or RV.

On Watch During the Cold War – Port Austin Air Force Station

Posted on July 22, 2021November 2, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Port Austin Michigan Air Force Station was a major radar site during the Cold War. It was one of nine radar stations in Michigan that were part of the SAGE line of radar defense.

Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort

Posted on July 14, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Grindstone City has in the midst of a full range war between two marvelous ice cream shops.

Both are in historic buildings and are minutes from Port Austin.