News & Fun in Michigan
It’s our focus and a favorite spot in the world. Michigans Thumb is a region and a peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, so named because the Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten.
We primarily cover the fascinating and unique aspects of the Upper Thumb. From Sebewaing, Bay Port, Caseville, Port Austin, Grindstone City, Harbor Beach, and Port Sanilac, this region has it all.
One of the most amazing sites in the #Michigan Upper Thumb is Turnip Rock. It’s the #1 tourist attraction in the Upper Thumb. Here are the top tips on how to visit the site and things to know before you go. .
The Thumb Loop project will be the base of transmission system designed to meet the identified maximum wind energy potential of the Thumb region.
Discover how to attract Baltimore Orioles and hummingbirds to your cottage during migration season with these helpful tips and tricks. From colorful feeders to nectar solutions, learn how to make your yard a bird paradise.
Harbor Beach native Frank Murphy was a political heavyweight in the 1930s-1940’s. Frank Murphy was born in Harbor Beach Michigan in 1890. He was the 39th governor of Michigan and was on the United States Supreme Court. He was the voice of anti racist dissent against Japanese American Internment during WWII.
Curious about what could a Thumb possibly has got to offer? Look no further as we have concluded some of the Thumb’s specialties you can experience over the summer, guaranteed to leave you with both thumbs up.
Caseville transformed from an industrial hub in the late 1800s, characterized by fishing and lumbering, to a modern tourist destination. Its economy shifted towards tourism, attracting visitors with beaches and events, while its industrial past remains evident in historical sites and buildings.
The former B&B has been featured on Pure Michigan, two Haunted Michigan travel books and highlighted in a paranormal documentary and a movie.
A faded black and white image of the Caseville Mercantile, found in a historical museum, highlights its absence in public records. The store, representing 19th-century community hubs, may now exist as the Helping Hands Resale and Thrift Store, fostering local connections.
