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In Thumbwind's popular post; Great Lakes Cruising History – Luxurious Times, it pointed out that by the 1870s competition was forcing shipping companies to go beyond the bare bones of transport and create an experience for the travelling passenger or tourist. By the early 1900s the golden era of steamship travel was in full swing and the race to put larger ships into service was evident. 

The City of Detroit III was part of the Detroit & Cleveland Steamboat Line. The steamer was designed and built in 1911 by Frank E. Kirby. Kirby was considered the greatest naval architect of the Great Lakes. Called the "D-3" the ship operated from May 1912 until 1950.

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15 Amazing Things to Do In Port Austin Mi

Port Austin Michigan is becoming the Art and Cultural Center of the region with its galleries, Studio Tour Weekend, Labor Day’s Art in the Park and yearly Porch Concerts. But there is much more to see and do at the tip of the Thumb. If you need ideas for places to see and things to do we have some suggestions for just about every taste.

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Charity Island - Travel to a Saginaw Bay Oasis

Charity Island has been part of Great Lakes history for 1,000s of years. In 1819 the future governor of Michigan, Lewis Cass, asked geologist Henry Schoolcraft to accompany him on a voyage of discovery on on the Upper Great Lakes. Their quest was to seek the headwaters of the Mississippi and make geologic and resource observations of this new Michigan Territory. In May the expedition took approximately 40 men in five long voyageur canoes.

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The History of the Mysterious and Remote Charity Island - Thumbwind

Charity Island history is guarding and dominating Saginaw Bay from Lake Huron. An isle of refuge for generations and visited by few each year.

A lush tree-lined island on the horizon of Saginaw Bay. Big & Little Charity Islands are ten miles from the southern shore of Saginaw Bay.  Except for the seasonal residents who live and host tours at the lighthouse keepers house, the island is uninhabited.

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Waiting up for something

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Michigan Wind Farm Map - Active, and Planned Wind Projects

Michigan Wind Farm Map has a total of 1,051 operational turbines producing 1,904 MW. Projections show a total 1,084 turbines perational in 2018.

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Things to Do In Port Austin - Thumbwind

If your looking for something new to do on your visit to Port Austin Michigan, we have some fantastic and unique ideas. Here are a few of the best.

If your looking for something new to do on your visit to Port Austin, we have some fantastic and unique ideas. Here are a few of the best.

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Charity Island - Travel to a Saginaw Bay Oasis - Thumbwind

Capt Tom Carriveau started as a scuba diver. Now a professional captain plying the waters of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay. Here is his story.

Capt Carriveau and the ” Lady of the Lake” is going to be operating out of Caseville Municipal Harbor and Port Austin. Visitors will be able to see the true tip of the Thumb and the outer Saginaw Bay by tour boat.

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Huron County Wind Farm Moratorium Didn't Stop Wind Growth in Michigan - Thumbwind

Huron County Michigan's 2015 moratorium on development of wind power in the Thumb didn't factor with other wind or solar projects in the Great Lakes region.

Huron County Michigan's 2015 moratorium on new development of wind power in Michigan's Thumb gave rise to the possibility that other wind and solar projects would pause in the Great Lakes region. That didn't happen

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Amazing Elkton Michigan - ThumbWind

Elkton Michigan is located in the Upper Thumb in the middle of the renewable energy capital of the Great Lakes. Elkton is a vibrant agricultural community

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(via The Oldest Michigan Coney Island)

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Michigan Maple Syrup from Battel's Sugar Bush - ThumbWind

The Michigan Upper Thumb has a long history of maple syrup production has been going on for centuries. One family has been doing it since 1882.

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Best Places to Visit in the Michigan Thumb - ThumbWind

The Michigan Thumb region is unique. With 90 miles of shore surrounding rich farmland. Here are some of the best spots to offer a glimpse of history and fun for the entire family.

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Michigan's Hometown Foods - ThumbWind

Michigan has unique and tasty varieties of hometown comfort food. We hit upon some of the top delicacies that the Great Lakes State loves to enjoy.

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The Legend of Whiskey Harbor - ThumbWind

During Michigan Prohibition the Thumb's Whiskey Harbor was a remote smuggling site for Canadian liquor. Today it’s a beautiful shoreline nature preserve. .

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Five Amazing Great Lakes Islands to Explore - ThumbWind

The Great Lakes contain over 35,000 islands, and many of them are uninhabited. Here are five of our favorite islands on the Great Lakes that you can visit.

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Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, has signed an executive order to end the state’s moratorium on wind turbine permits. In January 2018, then-Gov. Paul LePage, citing negative effects on tourism in the state, announced a moratorium on the issuance of new wind project permits. “While out-of-state interests are eager to exploit our western mountains in order to serve …