3 Beaming Huron County Lighthouses Guard the Shore

Michigan’s Upper Thumbs hosts three lighthouses. Each can be visited and explored.

The Wallace Roller Mill was built in 1887 on the shore of Lake Huron. The mill was the first in the area to diversify from grindstone quarry and milling operations.

The stone structure stands today providing four vacation condos.

by Malcom Mott

The first unofficial days of summer is Memorial Day weekend.

Thousands of folks flocked to Port Austin for the 2021 opening of the Port Austin Farmers Market.

by Michael Hardy

The story of the luxurious Bay Port Hotel and the railway resort era in the late 1800s was short lived.

Was the untimely demise of one of its guests the cause if its downfall?

by Michael Hardy

Michigan disc golf is now solidly established in the Upper Thumb region. These eleven courses vary from practice to tournament caliber.

by Michael Hardy

Top 15 “Must See” Michigan Upper Thumb Attractions.

A perfect recipe for a day trip or a week of exploring. Many are free to see and all are an easy drive to get to.

by Michael Hardy

We take a photo journey over the past 7 years as the Rummel and Woldt General Store is being transformed. The owner, Tim Voss is literally doing a labor of love to restore one of the last general stores in Michigan.