Begin your road trip around Michigan’s Thumb in this first episode of Ring Around Michigan’s Thumb. Host Mike Hardy guides you from Port Huron to Lexington along scenic M-25, uncovering hidden stories of shipwrecks, lighthouses,
Native trails, and lakeside towns. Stop at the historic Lightship Huron, pass beneath the iconic Blue Water Bridge, and visit Michigan’s oldest lighthouse at Fort Gratiot.
Discover how Port Huron became a maritime hub and why Lexington was once called “The First Resort North.”
This self-guided tour is your companion on the road — or a front-row seat to Great Lakes history from wherever you are.