1881 Michigan Fire Forever Changed the Thumb
The fires of September 4th though the 6th 1881, commonly known as the Thumb Fire, took hundreds of lives and burned well over one million acres.
Port Austin
Port Austin, is at the the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. The end of the road. From such a stance one can stand in the harbor and see a beautiful sunrise and sunset over Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay without moving an inch. Blessed with clear water, sandy beaches and dunes, unique rock formations, and the finest fishing anywhere.
Cute shops, a top rated farmer’s market, a variety of parks, camping, accommodations and visitor ‘fun stuff’ are all plentiful.
Travel West on M-25 and find the shoreline dotted with parks, beaches and recreational facilities. Head East and visit historic areas such as Grindstone City. Go back in time with in the the restored lumber town museum of Huron City. Take in the vista at Lighthouse County Park featuring historic Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse.
This Labor Day Weekend Explore Art in the Park in Port Austin
Its an end of Summer Tradition. The Thumb Arts Guild’s Annual Juried Art Fair occurs each Labor Day weekend at Gallup Park in Port Austin
6 Top Camping Sites Minutes Near Caseville Mi
We find and explore the top six campgrounds for camping near near Caseville in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.
Hints for a Fun Day Trip to Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville Mi
Caseville is close enough to Southeast Michigan to make a great day trip to it’s Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival. Here are some hints to make your day stress free.
When Port Austin Made Coaster Craft Scooters & Flying Scot Bikes
One small factory on the edge of Michigan’s Port Austin made Coaster Craft scooters, toy wagons and Flying Scot bikes for almost 20 years.
Today the building hosts arts and craftsmen booths and has a bicycle repair shop.
On Watch During the Cold War – Port Austin Air Force Station
Port Austin Michigan Air Force Station was a major radar site during the Cold War. It was one of nine radar stations in Michigan that were part of the SAGE line of radar defense.
