These 8 Michigan Thumb Attractions Offer Family Fun & Festivals
The Upper Thumb offers many family friendly attractions and things to do.
The Summer of 2021 looks return to offering events and festivals that we love to attend and see.
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
Michigan Monday – Saginaw Poet Theodore Roethke
Noted author and poet Theodore Roethke was born in Saginaw Michigan. His upbringing working in greenhouses in the area shaped his work.
Brenke Fish Ladder in Lansing Michigan
The Brenke Fish Ladder was built in 1981. Its to help fish swimming up the Grand River pass the dam without injury. The fish ladder is a peaceful place to visit along the river.
2 Tuskegee Red Tails Discovered in Lake Huron & St. Clair River
In the summer of 2015, underwater explorers made history by conducting a five-day archeological survey of a Bell P-39Q Airacobra fighter plane in Lake Huron.
The Amazing Michigan Photography of Steven Donahue
Steven W. Donahue was born and grew up on his family farm near Port Hope. He moved away and started studying the arts, including photography becoming an accomplished artist and photographer with over 50 years of work.
History of Grindstone City – Home to The Michigan Thumb’s First Industry
The accidental find of the Marshal Sandstone formation in Michigan’s Upper Thumb in 1834 gave rise to one of the areas first industries. Grindstone City became famous for its production of huge grinding wheels until a disruptive technology change slid the industry into obsolescence.
Michigan Monday – Pulitzer Prize Author Jeffrey Eugenides
Michigan author Jeffrey Eugenides was born in Detroit. This Pulitzer-winning author is best known for his 1993 novel, The Virgin Suicides.
Eugenides a contributing writer for the New Yorker magazine. His latest published work is a collection of short stories written between 1988 and 2017 called Fresh Complaint. Reports indicate that a fourth novel is forthcoming.
7 Best Bird Feeders For Michigan Every Cabin and Cottage Birder Must Know
If you have lived or have a cottage in Michigan’s Thumb or a cabin in Northern Michigan, there is almost no way you can get away with not having the best bird feeders for Michigan during the summer months. It’s a …