Tag: PureMichigan

Posts and stories about a Pure Michigan experience. These tend to be our top tales and stories from the Michigan Thumb region.

3 Beaming Huron County Lighthouses Guard the Shore

Posted on June 3, 2021March 19, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Upper Thumbs hosts three lighthouses. Each can be visited and explored.

Big Crowds Explore Port Austin Farmers Market

Posted on May 30, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

The first unofficial days of summer is Memorial Day weekend.

Thousands of folks flocked to Port Austin for the 2021 opening of the Port Austin Farmers Market.

Kinde Michigan – Our Polka Loving Beantown

Posted on May 10, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

Kinde, Michigan is a slice of a true American farming community in the Thumb. The village was founded in the 1880’s and is still vibrant today

RV Rental in Michigan State Parks – 9 Motivations To Consider

Posted on January 20, 2021August 4, 2023 by Michael Hardy

The past pandemic has caused folks to curtail travel. However a new interest in camping now giving families safe way to be outdoors and explore safely.

Also the Michigan DNR has worked with local companies that offer RV and camper rental delivery and set up services in Michigan’s State Parks. This allows outdoor camping for those who want the experience of staying in a camper but not the ownership of one.

The Pier Based Coast Guard Station Harbor Beach

Posted on May 13, 2020November 29, 2024 by Malcom Mott

The Coast Guard Station at Harbor Beach, originally built in 1910 and relocated in 1935, served as a training facility during WWII before closing in 1987. Despite preservation efforts, the station was demolished in 2004. It played a significant role in the Great Lakes waterway system and local maritime history.

Michigan Jewish Colony of Palestine

Posted on December 13, 2017November 24, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Northern Michigan Jewish Colony of Palestine located outside of Bad Axe began in the late 1883 and lasted for over 20 years.

Great Lakes Pollution – Saginaw Bay Muck is Poop (#2)

Posted on May 16, 2017May 12, 2022 by Michael Hardy

2017 marks 30 years since Michigan’s Saginaw Bay was deemed an Area of Concern. Outdated and failing septic tanks, overflow from Bay City and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations CAFOs. Experts confirmed local suspicions of what exactly is in the muck that has been appearing on beaches.