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
by The reaction to our review of Thumb Pointed Fingers was overwhelming. There still is intense interest about this true Michigan murder mystery. I was surprised on the number of people who mentioned that their grandfather or uncle was involved as a juror or in law enforcement.
by ThumbBot will offer Facebook and Mobile users the ability to search and find information about Michigan’s Upper Thumb using natural language and artificial intelligence.
by The 1881 fire that swept much of Michigan’s Thumb devastated one town. However stories of miraculous events are passed down today.
by The Thumb’s own Kilmanagh General Store is iconic. However time has taken its toll on the 1870 structure that sports one of the last 1800’s storefront facades. The Building and Zoning Department has deemed the porch unsafe and ordered it repaired or removed. You can help save it. Find out how.
by The Northern Michigan Jewish Colony of Palestine located outside of Bad Axe began in the late 1883 and lasted for over 20 years.
by Here are three more notables among 140 films that located sets in Michigan for all or part of production.
by Shanty Days – This is the event’s 26th year of mid-winter fun on the ice. It’s the largest winter carnival in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.
by With 150 miles of shoreline the contrast between the rocky, rugged Lake Huron side is toured to the sugar sand and calm waters of Saginaw Bay. The thumb region is a great area to explore.
