innkeeper's blog

Boasting more than 120 lighthouses along its 3,200 miles of shoreline, Michigan has the distinction of having more lighthouses than any other state in the U.S. These towering lakeside lights have played a historic role in keeping the Great Lakes safe for nearly two centuries. One of our favorites is the Tawas Point Lighthouse, located at the end of a sandy peninsula that separates Tawas Bay from Lake Huron.

An annual tradition for more than 45 years, Paul Bunyan Days in Oscoda is a weekend full of games, music, crafters and demonstrations, and good food. This lively festival, which celebrates one of America's most famous folklore heroes, is on tap for Sept. 17-19, at Furtaw Field, in the shadow of a 13-foot statue that memorializes this giant lumberjack legend. 

This summer you can spend the day admiring handcrafted items and fine works of art all while taking in the breathtaking views of Lake Huron. Two of Northern Michigan’s favorite arts and crafts shows, Flights on the Beach and the Harmony Festival, are back for another year. Don't miss these opportunities to sip, stroll and shop!

The perfect event for our guests who are wine and beer enthusiasts is the annual Sunrise Side Wine, Brew & Food Festival, held the third Saturday in July in Harrisville. Located about 17 miles north of Oscoda, the festival features fine wines from Michigan wineries, locally crafted beer, delectable foods from area restaurants, live music, and an art show. This year’s festival is July 17, 2021, from noon to 6 p.m. under the Big Tent at the Harrisville Harbor.

While our favorite Oscoda beach is our own private beach here at Huron House, we encourage our guests to explore some of this area's extraordinary public beaches. Whether you're looking for a tranquil spot where you can walk along the soft, sandy shoreline and listen to the waves or a place to engage in some fishing or water sports, you'll find some of the best beaches Northern Michigan has to offer right here.