Big Rapids was built on timber – and saved by education. 📚 This episode of Michigan Moments uncovers how a rough 1880s lumber town transformed into a thriving college community, all thanks to a bold teacher named Ferris and the school that refused to quit. It’s a hometown story full of grit, hope, and a few surprises along the way. Watch now to travel back in time. #BigRapids #MichiganMoments | Thumbwind

Kevin Wenstob is a life-long logger and sawmill operator. Along with his partner-in-life Sarah Fleming, he’s the owner of Wenstob Timber Resources, one of the last independent sawmill and logging operations on Vancouver Island. Get to know Kevin, Sarah and the rest of the Wenstob Timber Resources team on #BigTimber, premiering Thursday, October 8th at 10PM ET on HISTORY. | HISTORY

That's one big 'TIMBER!' 😆 | Dad Jokes