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

Bicycling Around Mackinac Island Is One of the Best Ways To Reveal Its Native American History

Posted on March 3, 2021March 31, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Mackinac Island is a popular Michigan destination, now enhanced by interpretive stations highlighting Native American history. Funded by community support, these panels educate visitors on the Anishnaabek tribes’ cultural significance and historical contributions to the region.

Michigan Maple Syrup from Battel’s Sugar Bush

Posted on February 28, 2021April 19, 2025 by Michael Hardy

We learned that it takes about 40 gallons of maple sap to produce one gallon of high-grade maple syrup.

Mark Battel and his family have organized and maintain over 400 taps with gravity and a vacuum-fed tube system that fills the collection kettles with pure Maple sap. Stop by their roadside stand and pick up some sweetness this season.

23 Crazy and Homey Tales From the Porcupine Mountain Cabins

Posted on February 27, 2021March 10, 2026 by Malcom Mott

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park comprises 60,000 acres of massive trees, rolling mountains, fabled shores, and everlasting memories. the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has tucked 23 rustic backcountry cabins or yurts into this stunning landscape, which are nestled into some truly beautiful spaces.

The Railroad at the Bottom of Saginaw Bay

Posted on February 22, 2021January 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

A ship runs aground in Saginaw Bay only a few miles from its destination in Caseville. Leaving us a tale on the rails.

St. Joseph Indian Trail – Michigan’s 200 Mile Ancient Highway

Posted on February 21, 2021January 30, 2025 by Malcom Mott

The St. Joseph Trail was an ancient major native American route that traversed the southern portion of Michigan—originating near the mouth of the St. Joseph river, it continued eastward terminating near Ann Arbor and connecting with the other major trail systems along the Straits of Detroit.

12 Free Things to do in Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on February 14, 2021November 11, 2021 by Michael Hardy

We went looking for over a dozen free things to in Michigan’s Thumb. This are fun for the family and only cost your time and travel.

Over 100 Growing Years of Sweet Michigan Sugar Beet History

Posted on February 12, 2021November 29, 2021 by Annette Hinshaw

After the Great Fire of 1881, Michigan Sugar Beet production took off in Mid-Michigan. Dozens of factories were built for refinement.

This article offers a detailed history of this Michigan industry.

11 Tips To Attract Orioles to Your Yard This Summer & Humming Birds too!

Posted on February 11, 2021April 24, 2024 by Malcom Mott

With a little persistence, you can attract Orioles to your yard early in the season. By summer, using these simple tips and rules of thumb, you can have this colorful resident for the entire summer season.