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September 27, 2023

3 Awesome Michigan Kayaking Ideas In The Upper Thumb

The Upper Thumb offers some of the finest Michigan kayaking areas for both the novice and expert.

Turnip Rock – 7 Basic Things to Know When You Kayak

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by Michael Hardy

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. .

Turnip Rock Mi In Top 13 Amazing Rock Formations in America by CNN

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by Michael Hardy

Cable News Network, CNN, has declared Huron County’s iconic rock one of America’s most amazing, or weird, rock formations. Located on private property at Pointe Aux Barques and accessible only by canoe or kayak.

15 of the Best Michigan Tourist Attractions in The Thumb Region

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by Thumbwind Staff

Top 15 “Must See” Michigan Upper Thumb Attractions.

A perfect recipe for a day trip or a week of exploring. Many are free to see and all are an easy drive to get to.

10 Interesting Michigan Sightseeing Spots In The Upper Thumb

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by Michael Hardy

We encountered many folks who have come up to Michigan’s Upper Thumb for their entire lives but never have seen these top ten sites. They offer a glimpse of the history and beauty of native Michigan and its Great Lakes.

History Of Pointe Aux Barques Cottage Community in Michigan’s Thumb

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by Michael Hardy

The name Pointe Aux Barques was coined by French sailors and voyageurs in about 1760. The name literally means the point of boats, This is because the rock formations at the tip of the Thumb looked like the prow of a ship. It was also known as a hideout for sailors.

The year is 1912. An exclusive modern resort community is opened at the tip of Michigan’s thumb with direct train service from Detroit. For over 100 years it has been a resort community.

A Movie Filmed In Michigan At Turnip Rock

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by Michael Hardy

Turnip Rock – The ideal movie location for the 2014 movie Jinn. The famous rock formation is featured in the films trailer.

Turnip Rock On Cover of Pure Michigan Travel Guide

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by Thumbwind Staff

I was at Detroit Metro airport and spied a tourist handout that I couldn’t resist picking up. It was the Upper Thumb’s own Turnip Rock on …