In a remote corner of the Thumb region lies the largest collection of petroglyphs in Michigan. The stone carvings were created hundreds of years ago by the Indigenous people of this land. Today, tribal and state partners are working together to preserve the site for generations to come.

GUESTS: 
Jillian Talaski, DNR seasonal Interpreter
Stacy Tchorzynski, DNR archeologist 
Punkin Shananaquet, tribal leader and member of the Gun Lake Tribe
Bonnie Kirkegard, park visitor

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In a remote corner of the Thumb region lies the largest collection of petroglyphs in Michigan. The stone carvings were created hundreds of years ago by the Indigenous people of this land. Today, tribal and state partners are working together to preserve the site for generations to come.
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li>Jillian Talaski, DNR seasonal Interpreter</li>
<li>Stacy Tchorzynski, DNR archeologist </li>
<li>Punkin Shananaquet, tribal leader and member of the Gun Lake Tribe</li>
<li>Bonnie Kirkegard, park visitor</li>
</ul>
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund