Tuscola County Public Transportation – History Is Moving In The Thumb
Public transportation services in Tuscola County Michigan has evolved from oxcart, stagecoach, rail and bus. We look back at its evolution.
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The Upper Thumb of Michigan refers to the northeastern region of Michigan’s “thumb” area, part of the state’s Lower Peninsula. Bordered by Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay, the region is known for its scenic shoreline, small towns, and outdoor recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and camping. Key towns in the Upper Thumb include Caseville, Port Austin, and Bad Axe. It’s a popular destination for summer tourism, featuring attractions like the Port Austin Farmers Market, Turnip Rock, and the Caseville Cheeseburger Festival. The Upper Thumb combines natural beauty with a laid-back, rural charm, making it a favorite getaway for locals and visitors alike.
Public transportation services in Tuscola County Michigan has evolved from oxcart, stagecoach, rail and bus. We look back at its evolution.
In the 1920s, there was a flurry of archaeological activity in Michigan to record and catalog Native American villages, garden beds, and burial mounds. As a result, the entire Saginaw Valley has 100s of identified sites. The identification, and looting, of Indian artifacts from burial mounds, was a common occurrence.
A collapsible hiking cart is a simpler way to transport gear and supplies when hiking, backpacking, or hunting.
If you are retired, spend time between the south during winter and at a northern cottage or cabin each summer; you’re a snowbird. But, of course, a snowbird’s favorite activity is taking a morning coffee out by the pool while your friends up north are shoveling out from the last lake-effect snowstorm.
The Jackson station (JXN) is one of the oldest continually operating railway stations in the United States. It was also the first “Union” station in Michigan as it serviced four lines in the late 1800s.
Jim and Beth Selke of Clarkston, Michigan, consulted with and guided their 25-year-old Son, Justin Selke, into his first business venture. If the first season is any indication, this storied business was entrusted into good hands. The Selke family takes pride in taking over the reins of Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf, an iconic local mini-golf and dairy bar near Port Austin, Michigan.
From time to time, we like to visit the Hitching Post in Elkton. It’s a great place to stop after a round of golf at Century Oaks. It’s a great place to grab a proper bar burger. It’s a fascinating old building with strange stained glass in many windows. I always wondered about the history of this building and what role it played in the community.
Drive from any point south of the Thumb north toward Port Austin, Michigan, to its tip, and you will encounter small towns and villages hanging on by a thread. The town at the tip of the Thumb has taken a different approach; offering the community a destination for the entire summer season.