A Woodsey Walk On Port Crescent’s Steel Bridge Trail and Nosh at the Dark Sky Tavern

We had skipped lunch and thought we would take a walk around Port Crescent, Steel Bridge, the site of the old lumbering town that once stood in the area. it was a cool afternoon overcast but breezy and we parked in the expanded Trailhead area for the Steel Bridge. The DNR had widened the parking area which was once only able to hold a few cars, and now they can probably hold a dozen.

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The Upper Thumb Celebrates Michigan Log Cabin Day – A Day of Blacksmiths, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, and Hearty Pancake Breakfasts

Venture into Michigan’s heartland this June, as we journey back in time to celebrate the state’s unique heritage. Hear the echo of hammers, smell the pancakes sizzling, and be part of Michigan’s Log Cabin Day—a celebration as vibrant and deep-seated as the spirit of Michigan itself.

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Flashback – The Heroic Battle to Save Caseville, Michigan from a Raging Forest Fire – 1924

In November 1924, the idyllic town of Caseville, Michigan, faced a harrowing challenge as a massive forest fire, sparked by careless hunters, threatened to engulf the entire community. Fueled by high winds, the fire spread across Huron County, menacing surrounding villages and valuable Thumb property. As the inferno drew closer to the town, hundreds of courageous men from nearby areas rallied together to answer Caseville’s desperate call for help.

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