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

The Amazing Michigan Photography of Steven Donahue

Posted on April 14, 2021November 10, 2021 by Michael Hardy

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

Posted on April 12, 2021October 24, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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

Posted on April 12, 2021November 10, 2021 by Michael Hardy

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

Posted on April 9, 2021April 25, 2024 by Michael Hardy

If you have lived or have a cottage in Michigan’s Thumb or a cabin in Northern Michigan, there is almost

Walt’s Restaurant, A Caseville Institution

Posted on April 4, 2021December 6, 2022 by Michael Hardy

An institution in the Upper Thumb and owned by the same family for 50 years the restaurant celebrates it golden anniversary in 2016. Favored by locals and sought out by tourists, Walt’s is considered one of the top breakfast places in the Thumb.