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

Things to Do in Michigan In Winter – 16 Cool Ideas for 2025

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by Anastasiia Polokhlyvets

We found 11 great ideas of things to do in Michigan in winter. From sled dog racing to explore ice caves, Michigan has unique things to do all winter long.

Winter’s of the Past – Walking to Port Austin Lighthouse Over the Ice (2015)

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Michael Hardy

An amazing video of the transformation from winter to summer in the Upper Thumb of Michigan.

We Found These 15 Quirky Michigan Roadside Attractions in the Thumb

Posted on March 10, 2025April 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Upper Thumb has interesting sites and things to do beyond our great beaches. Driving along M-25 along the shore we found some downright interesting and unique roadside attractions that dont cost a dime to see.

Michigan Scientists Warn – Butterfly Populations Are Collapsing

Posted on March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

A new study reveals a 22% decline in U.S. butterfly populations over the past two decades, prompting concerns about biodiversity loss. Insecticides are a major contributor, urging conservationists and policymakers to prioritize habitat restoration and safer agricultural practices to reverse this alarming trend.

Pontiac Oxford and Northern Railroad and the Legend of The Polly Ann

Posted on February 28, 2025December 20, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Railroad (P.O. & N) ran from September 1889 until the last service run of the full length of the line on February 9, 1984.

Apple Commits $500 Billion to U.S. Expansion, Michigan Set to Benefit

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Apple is committing over $500 billion to enhance U.S. manufacturing, AI, and R&D over the next four years, including a new academy in Detroit for workforce training. This investment aims to create thousands of jobs and bolster domestic technology production.

Quinzhee Survival Winter Camping – Making a Simple Snow Shelter

Posted on February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

A basic winter camping survival shelter can be made by hollowing out a big pile of snow that has been allowed to settle and harden.

They can take several hours to build, but are an effective way to stay warm when camping in the winter.

A quinzhee shelter is warmer than any four season tent.