@PaulAustin
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Paul Austin is a creative director and author who freelances for Thumbwind Publications. His real passion and creative outlet is researching historical sites and people with fascinating stories. You can find most of this work on Michigan4You.
Creative work and direction for digital content marketing programs.
Jan 28 · 15 min read · As my girlfriend Michelle and I wrapped up the snowy Christmas season, there were no thoughts of beaches or palm trees on our minds (well, maybe in her mind). We both had five days off in mid-January set aside to make a 7-hour ride to the Winter Wond...
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Jan 28 · 6 min read · The Copper Harbor overlook is a must-stop, no matter the season. Fall is just a bonus! A land that is as stoic as its weather, the Keweenaw Peninsula was founded by those brave enough to risk their lives against all elements of nature. Today, a fract...
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Jan 18 · 5 min read · Near Marquette, Michigan, Sugarloaf Mountain and Presque Isle Park deliver two of the Upper Peninsula’s most accessible views of Lake Superior. One offers a short climb to a sweeping overlook above the city. The other frames basalt cliffs and open wa...
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Dec 8, 2025 · 7 min read · The Manistee River carves a deep, forested valley through northern Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Between Hodenpyl Dam and Tippy Dam, hikers can follow that valley on the Manistee River Trail (MRT) and North Country Trail (NCT), linking them into a clas...
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Dec 7, 2025 · 18 min read · City lights, five-lane traffic, honking horns, and concrete in every direction. It doesn’t look like an outdoor lover’s town at first glance. But metro Detroit still has water, woods, and real quiet—if you know where to drive. Another Stony Creek sh...
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