On Watch During the Cold War – Port Austin Air Force Station
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.
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
Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort
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.
4 Amazing Stories About the Michigan Indian Trails of The Upper Thumb
The first major highways were based on trails Native Americans has used for centuries throughout Michigan.
Here are four tidbits about those trails in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.
Minden City’s Eric Toth Makes Racing Dreams a Reality
Minden City’s Eric Toth has wanted to race cars ever since he was a kid. Now he is a contender in local racing in Owendale.’s Silver Bullet Speedway.
5 Mysterious Little Facts About Michigan’s Historic Fort Gratiot
The site of the mysterious fort was first built in 1686 by the French. The Americans rebuilt the fort in 1814 and it was used until 1879. The exact location of the fort is listed as “restricted” by the US National Archives.
15 Best Michigan Coffee Shops to Visit & Try
Michigan is home of some of the country’s best coffee shops. Mostly independent and they tend to have a fierce loyal following.
Check out these 15 best coffee shops to visit and try in Michigan.
What is The Oldest Original Michigan Coney Island In The State? – 3 Claims Examined
The three major versions of the Michigan Coney Island spark an intense rivalry. We take a test of one of the originals from West Michigan.
8 Michigan Roadside Parks In the Thumb Area
The first roadside park was developed in 1918 on US 2 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Today Michigan has 85 roadside parks.
8 are located in the Thumb.