12 Free Things to do in Michigan’s Thumb
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.
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
Get Five decades of Great Lakes ice cover data
Learning the major effects of ice on the Great Lakes will be crucial. Access to ice cover data is essential. Ice on the Great Lakes impacts many societal benefits provided by the lakes, from hydropower generation to commercial freight to commercial …
Over 100 Growing Years of Sweet Michigan Sugar Beet History
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!
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.
Are the Great Lakes a Microplastic Soup With PFAS On the Side?
The next time you brush your teeth or wash your face you may be contributing to adding plastic into the Great Lakes.
DNR Reports 6 Michigan Snowmobilers Go Through Ice in Last 11 Days
Despite freezing temperatures throughout the state, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers urge ice-goers to use extreme caution when on or near the ice and know what to do if you or someone you’re with breaks through the ice. Conservation …
January 2021 Was Thumbwind’s Best Ever
January 2021 was Thumbwind best ever in terms of total views and visitors. With over 10,000 readers we look forward to growth and expansion in to greater coverage of Michigan and the Thumb region.
Tundra or Trumpeter Swan Near Oscoda? – You Decide
We were treated to an interesting treat today, which is much appreciated. Amy from Oscoda spotted a swan paddling along the shoreline. The swan was dodging the ice along the beach along Lake Huron. She sent us these pictures and asked …