Tag: Upper Thumb

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.

Tuscola County Public Transportation – History Is Moving In The Thumb

Posted on November 14, 2022November 17, 2022 by Mark Putnam

Public transportation services in Tuscola County Michigan has evolved from oxcart, stagecoach, rail and bus. We look back at its evolution.

Mystery of the Remains of An Michigan Indian Chief Found Near Bay Port In 1933

Posted on November 14, 2022October 29, 2024 by Michael Hardy

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.

Huron County Sheriff Urges Extra Caution As Deer Collisions Spike In 2023

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 by Michael Hardy

Michigan has about 50,000 car/deer collisions each year. The Huron County Sheriff urges caution, and we have six easy tips to help avoid catastrophe.

Road Trip To Texas – One Frugal Snowbird’s 3-Day Itinerary With Drury Inn & Suites

Posted on October 18, 2022November 16, 2023 by Michael Hardy

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.

Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf Under New Owners

Posted on October 5, 2022November 14, 2024 by Michael Hardy

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.