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Cabin Roadside Art – A Unique Welcome

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 by Thumbwind Production Staff

Cabin Art Our explorations along #Michigan first scenic highway of #M-25 are rendering more sightings of the popular #cottage and #cabin roadside art. This kind of signage offers a visual clue of a specific cottage on the road and welcomes visitors. It also gives a clue to the owner.

Our first post of Cottage Roadside Art is still popular today with 1000s of views. Here are a few more of our favorites.

Straw Bale Garden in Michigan’s Thumb

April 24, 2020April 22, 2020 by Thumbwind Production Staff

The idea of straw bale gardening from a book by Joel Karsten. Joel comes to us from Minnesota where the growing season is incredibly short and the soil tough to cultivate.

Michigan’s Upper Thumb Cottage Road Signs

July 19, 2020May 1, 2017 by Mike Hardy

Crazy and unique cottage road signs found in Michigan’s Upper Thumb