10 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Michigan Home for Winter
by Our homes are our safe havens from the cold weather, but even the most well-insulated and winterized homes can’t protect us from everything. Although most of us are familiar with …
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Winter’s of the Past – Walking to Port Austin Lighthouse Over the Ice (2015)
It’s hard to capture the grandeur and vastness of Saginaw Bay’s beauty during winter. In 2015, one bold video producer captured some of the most awesome and intriguing shots of …
Android App for Thumbwind
Thumbwind has an Android App for those who want to keep up to date on activities and news of the Upper Thumb anytime anywhere. We are updating it continuously with …
6 Reasons to Invest in Wind Energy Development for the Future
Until recently, there is no question that technologies such as wind turbines were less efficient than using fossil fuel. Why are we investing so much in renewable in terms of tax …
Michigan Monday – Saginaw Poet Theodore Roethke
This is the fourth in a series inspired by fellow blogger Catherine Beeman. Catherine is an avid reader and book reviewer with ten years of bookselling experience. This week we …
The Rise of the Rockhounds — Michigan Rock Hunting
What is the most popular activity on Michigan Great Lake beaches these days? Swimming? Sunbathing? Castle-building? Nope. With no hardcore data available, we’ll have to rely on observation. After a …
Unveiling the 6 Technological Marvels of Michigan – A Gateway to Innovation
In the heart of the Great Lakes region lies a state famous for its automotive industry, stunning landscapes, and remarkable technological contributions. The technological marvels of Michigan showcase innovation in …
Michigan Thumb Reject Wind Projects
May 2017 – Voters in Michigan’s Upper Thumb rejected proposals that would have allowed two wind farm projects to proceed in Huron county. In a referendum held May 2, 2017 …
Chatbot for the Thumb
We are pleased to announce the release of ThumbBot. An interactive ChatBot is available on Facebook Messenger. ThumbBot will offer Facebook and Mobile users the ability to search and find …
WPA Great Depression Art – 8 of 47 Post Office Murals & Reliefs We Found in Michigan
Many of these United States Post Office murals were painted across the country from 1934 to 1943 and commissioned by the United States Department of the Treasury. Striving to boost …