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

How Pigeon Michigan Got Its Unique Name

Posted on May 1, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Today Pigeon is the wind capital of Michigan. Once a rural railway stop for the Pontiac, Oxford, and Port Austin Railroad and Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron Railroad

Michigan Ghost Town in the Thumb – Port Crescent State Park

Posted on April 30, 2021November 15, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Port Crescent State Park, located in southern Michigan, was once a thriving lumber town before becoming a ghost town. Today, it offers outdoor activities and preserves a rich history, including remnants of its past, amid scenic natural beauty along Lake Huron.

11 Point Checklist Of Sailboat Maintenance On The Great Lakes

Posted on April 30, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

There is nothing more exciting for Great Lakes sailors than looking forward to endless summer days spent on the magnificent waters of Lake Huron or any of the other marvelous lakes.

This little checklist for sailboat maintenance will help to ensure a trouble free season.