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Local Accounts of the Great Michigan Fire of 1881

September 16, 2020September 12, 2020 by ThumbWind Publications Staff

Chart of the Burnt District - From the Report on the Michigan Forest Fires of 1881 - William O. Bailey

Shocking firsthand accounts of the Great Michigan Fire of 1881 from residents of Minden and Ubly. They were first published by the Minden Post soon after the fire and reprinted by many newspapers nationally. These accounts have never been published online before. Courtesy of the Minden City Herald

6 Top Camping Sites Near Caseville Mi

September 11, 2020September 10, 2020 by Mike Hardy

We find and explore the top six campgrounds for camping near near Caseville Michigan in the Upper Thumb.

12 Michigan Roadside Attractions to See in The Thumb

August 25, 2020August 24, 2020 by ThumbWind Publications Staff

Michigan’s Upper Thumb has interesting sites and things to do beyond our great beaches and water.

Oak Beach Boat Ramp Debacle – Public Access Cut Off

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 by Mike Hardy

Huron County blocks off an public lake access point and boat ramp at Oak Beach County Park. Used for over 50 years by fishermen and kayakers. A group has formed to protest and seek improvements to the boat launch.