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Birds of a Feather: The Tawas Point Birding Festival

Enjoy some of the best birding the Great Lakes region has to offer with the Tawas Point Birding Festival from May 18th to May 20th. With spring in full bloom, Tawas Point is full of migrating warblers, sparrows, raptors, shorebirds, and many more. Test your skills or start...

Take an Adventure on the Au Sable River

Renting a canoe has never been easier with the Oscoda Canoe Rental in Oscoda. Take the Whirlpool starting point kayak trip, a six-mile route that will take about two hours. Bring your camera to capture some stunning photos of nature and wildlife from a point of view that can’t get any...

Earth Day in Oscoda’s National Forest

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Au Sable River this April to celebrate Earth Day on the 22nd and Arbor Day on the 28th. Stretching through part of the gigantic Huron-Manistee National Forest, the Au Sable River was signed into law as a National Scenic River in the 1980s by Ronald...

Ride Along the Sunrise Coast Birding Trail

Michigan is famous for its diverse wetland environment. Its low-elevation flats and massive forests surrounded by the ancient Great Lakes creates a paradise for all types of animals, especially birds and birdwatchers from around the United States come to this region of Michigan to catch sight of...

Modern Craft Wine 

One of the world’s most unique wineries is one of Michigan’s own, and it’s right down the road from the Huron House. With flavors like Raspcream, Peach Ring, Nightberry, and White Ice Lightning, Modern Craft Winery has fruity, sweet homemade wines guaranteed to tingle your...

Take a Day Trip Harrisville

With only one traffic light and more forest than just about anything else, Harrisville is a secluded Michigan city nestled along the outer edges of the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Two state parks and a refuge harbor for the Coast Guard, as well as its Great Lake shores, make this city your...

Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend

Taking place across only two weekends a year, Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend for the winter season is February 18th and 19th. I know it’s cold out there, but you’ll have to wait all the way until mid-June for the sunny summer weekend! What this means is...

Perchville USA: Tawas’s Annual Winter Festival

Get outdoors and down to Tawas this coming February for the annual Perchville USA, the epic Winter Festival held February 4th to February 7th that hosts an eclectic mix of varieties from swimming to chili. Initiate yourself in the frigid waters of Lake Huron with the...

Hike the Corsair Ski Trail

Get ready for the winter in Michigan. The Corsair Skiing and Hiking Trail makes up over 26 miles of hiking and is a great winter adventure into the snow-covered Silver Valley, surrounded by 120,000 acres of the Huron National Forest, and only a short drive south from the Huron House. Each of...

Holiday Homes: Iosco County’s Annual Christmas Tour

Take a holiday tour of Iosco County’s most festive homes with the Historical Museum this winter. The 18th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes takes place on December 3rd and is sure to put you in the holiday spirit or inspire you to get decorating your own home! The local...

Try Oscoda’s Craft Beer at Wiltse’s Brew Pub

Craving smoked BBQ and a cold glass of handmade beer? Stop in for lunch or dinner at Wiltse’s Brew Pub & Family Restaurant in Oscoda. The casual, cozy, and friendly restaurant features handcrafted ales and lagers brewed on site that avoids the use of contemporary chemicals and...

Surrounded by Serenity: Huron-Manistee's Reid Lake

Get a breath of fresh air in the Huron-Manistee National Forest this November and experience the transformation of nature, stunning views, and natural beauty at Reid Lake, a 3,000 acre park densely covered in forests and scattered with low-lying swamps and rolling hills. Reid Lake finds itself a...

Tipsy in Tawas: Painting with Wine at the Moose Lodge

Often, unexpected combinations can be the most thrilling and memorable experiences of our lives. For some, painting while sampling wine is not unexpected at all. If you haven't participated in this popular trend yet, then plan to attend the Tipsy Artist Wine and Design Event at the Tawas...

Cash In at the Casino in Standish, MI

The place to hit it big is Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Standish. With over 34,000 square feet packed with over 800 slots and table games, a day at the casino makes for a fun, and exciting time. Located at 2690 Worth Road in Standish, MI, the casino has a prime location to provide gambling...

Fall Beer & Wine Tasting by the Tawas Bay in Michigan

If you have a taste for beer, then Tawas Bay's annual Fall Wine and Beer Tasting is an event you shouldn't miss while staying in the area. The East Tawas area's Brew Krew will be hosting the event at Tawas Bay Beach Resort with 30 wines, 12 beers, and a serving of light appetizers....

Lakeside Labor Day: Tawas City’s Shoreline Park’s Arts & Crafts Show

Don’t miss Tawas City’s 26th Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show on September 3rd and 4th this summer. Taking place in Shoreline Park adjacent to Tawas City’s Town Square, the Arts and Crafts Show will have vendors selling anything from...

Beachfront Movies and Starry Skies in Oscoda, MI

It’s not every day you get to watch a movie on the beach, but you can at the Oscoda beachfront after dusk for the Starry Nights Summer Movie Series. The 2016 live-action version of the beloved tale, The Jungle Book, will be playing at the Oscoda Beach Park on September 3rd, and...

Wander Through the Waterfront Arts Festival

Get outside along the shores of Lake Huron to view unique art made by the Tawas Bay artists before summer says its goodbye. From epic landscape photography to acrylic equestrian paintings and handmade baskets, the Tawas Bay Waterfront Fine Arts Festival is host to a variety of art mediums sure...

The River Road – National Scenic Byway

Those that have a connection to nature or just want to get outside with the family in the summer months will want to experience the nearby Huron National Forest which includes unique landscapes and features, such as one of the National Scenic Byways. The River Road National Scenic Byway, a pre-...

Charity Island Lighthouse Dinner and Wine

Couples searching for an intimate dinner together—that also includes a historical experience as well as scenic Great Lakes views—should head to Tawas City, found about 25 minutes south of Oscoda. The “1857 Island Lighthouse Dining & Wine Tasting Cruise” to Charity...

Learn the History of the AuSable & Oscoda Region

Oscoda is located on the eastern shore where the beautiful AuSable River flows into Lake Huron. This land has a rich of history. The AuSable-Oscoda Historical Museum [www.ausableoscodahistoricalsociety.org] offers a variety of exhibits depicting Indian artifacts, ship wrecks, logging, the Paul...

With Friends on the Fairway

For those who not only crave the challenge of varied landscapes but also appreciate a golf outing amid lush forests, the Oscoda region has several public and semi-private courses to choose from.

Red Hawk Golf Club is located in...

Bird watching in the Springtime

With the arrival of spring, it is a great time to get outdoors and view Mother Nature, especially her birds. The area offers a variety of opportunities. The annual Tawas Birding Festival will be held May 19-22, 2016 at the Tawas Bay Beach Resort & Tawas Point. This is considered the biggest...

National Eggs Benedict Day

Did you know that April 16 is National Eggs Benedict Day? The Huron House Bed & Breakfast is known for its delicious breakfasts and has quite the reputation for its Eggs Benedict served every Sunday. In fact, on April 16th, one of the innkeepers is scheduled to be on ABC-TV 12...