Early History of Michigan State University’s WKAR – AM 1917-1939
The history of WKAR and early educational radio is marked by periods of experimentalism and growth. It has been a subject of intense political debate …
Finding Fun in Michigan & Beyond
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 history of WKAR and early educational radio is marked by periods of experimentalism and growth. It has been a subject of intense political debate …
Our first post of Cottage Roadside Art is still popular today with 1000s of views. Here are a few more of our favorites.
Bird Creek County Park in Port Austin offers a family-friendly beach experience with a fun splash pad, kayaking adventures, and stunning harbor views – all at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
Its also a casting off point for Turnip Rock and Broken Rocks kayaking.
48 Huron County businesses that received PPP loans noted a total of 2,137 retained employees in the loan application. It’s estimated that between $16.2 to $36.6 million in PPP loans were made to businesses utilizing this program in the Upper Thumb.
Known for the ability for birders to get up close to wildlife and offer amazing views, the Fish Point Wildlife Area is a large sanctuary. With over 3,700 acres and including about seven miles along the Saginaw Bay shoreline.
This historical Drugstore is deemed as being Michigan’s longest family owned continuously operating pharmacy in Michigan. It stands today as a boutique shop in Port Sanilac.
Archives of Michigan is pleased to announce a new video conferencing service. During one-on-one appointments, researchers can speak with an archivist to ask questions or request particular records.
Sleeper State Park was the first state park in the Thumb. With an excellent beach and camp sites it has been a place to camp and visit for over 95 years. Visitors can watch both sunrises and sunsets on Saginaw Bay, relax in the shade and seclusion of the campground or roam the trails of the ancient dune forests. It’s one of the most widely visited parks in Southeast Michigan. Yet still contains amazing secrets.