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Luxury on the Lakes: The Golden Age of Great Lakes Cruising
Season 1 Episode 10
Before highways and airliners, the most stylish way to travel across the Great Lakes was aboard a cruise ship. This episode of End of the Road in Mic…
6 years, 7 months ago
You Can Camp in a Ghost Town in Michigan's Thumb
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode of End of the Road in Michigan, we camp out—literally—on the remains of a lost lumber town. Port Crescent State Park sits quietly on …
6 years, 7 months ago
Seven Things to Know About Your Kayak Paddle to Turnip Rock
Season 1 Episode 8
This episode of End of the Road in Michigan takes you on a paddle-powered journey to Turnip Rock, one of the most photographed spots in the state. Le…
6 years, 7 months ago
Cold War at the Port Austin Air Station and History of Grindstone City
Season 1 Episode 7
This episode of End of the Road in Michigan brings you two quick dives into forgotten corners of Michigan’s Thumb region.
First, we explore the Port A…
6 years, 7 months ago
The 1881 Great Michigan Fire Forever Changed Michigan's Thumb
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode of End of the Road in Michigan, we revisit the catastrophic 1881 fire that swept through the Thumb region. Known as the Thumb Fire, i…
6 years, 8 months ago
The Fasinating Faded Glory of Huron City, Michigan - A Snapshot In Time
Season 1 Episode 5
Michigan small towns have a special place in the hearts of their inhabitants. However, some towns slowly fade from their once-busy streets to a scene…
6 years, 8 months ago
Special Bonus Episode - How Art, Kayaking, and a Farmers Market saved Port Austin.
Season 1
This short story is about how Port Austin, a sleepy little town at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb, is transforming itself into a unique destination for …
6 years, 8 months ago
The President's Whispers, the Story of the Port Austin's Garfield Inn
Season 1 Episode 4
The 20th President of the United States, James Garfield, did not build or own this 1850s landmark Inn in Port Austin, Michigan.
Nestled in the villag…
6 years, 8 months ago
History of the Mysterious Charity Island in Michigan's Saginaw Bay
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode of End of the Road in Michigan, we venture to the windswept waters of Saginaw Bay to uncover the strange and storied past of Charity …
6 years, 8 months ago
Isle Royale Adventure For Seniors
Season 1 Episode 2
This episode features a remote adventure to Isle Royale National Park, a rugged island park in Lake Superior. Known for its isolation and unspoiled n…
6 years, 8 months ago