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Water Levels in the Great Lakes

This past year, water levels in the Great Lakes have reached historic highs. As a result, our area lost a significant amount of shoreline. To preserve our pristine beachfront property, the Huron House has installed an ascetically pleasing sea wall in the Spring. We will continue providing summer beach access for our guests as nature allows, however, it is still uncertain how the rising water levels will continue to affect neighboring shoreline access in the coming year.

Get in the Holiday Spirit at Oscoda's Northern Lights Parade

There's something magical about the Sunrise Side of Michigan during the holidays. While Oscoda is usually a summertime vacation destination, our quaint beach town on the coast of Lake Huron really comes alive in the Christmas season with twinkling lights, beautifully adorned evergreen trees, colorful holiday decor and festivities throughout the town. Top it all off with a little snow (or a lot) and it's a winter wonderland!

Get Cozy in Our Private Beach Igloo Along Lake Huron

Hear the word "igloo," and you might think of a frozen dome of ice and snow. But that's not how we'd describe the special beachside igloo we have at Huron House. Think warm and cozy with the most incredible views of Lake Huron. Our igloo isn't made of ice, of course. It's a heated and lavishly decorated intimate space, right on the beach, where you and your loved one can snuggle together under warm blankets in the glow of fairy lights. It’s almost like cuddling up in a tent, except a million times fancier.

Pay Tribute at Oscoda's Veterans Memorial Park

All of our public parks here in Oscoda offer something special. Some are on the sugar-sand beaches along Lake Huron, while others provide trails through the woods for hiking and biking. We have parks perfect for picnics and parks best suited for observing wildlife and taking in nature's beauty. But there's one park that's special because of its mission to honor those who fought and died in service to our country – Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan.

Scenic Fall Foliage Drive Along U.S. 23 Heritage Route

If your idea of an epic fall getaway includes a scenic drive to witness spectacular fall foliage that explodes into reds, oranges and golds, then we have the leaf-peeping road trip for you! Hop in your car, buckle up and follow the U.S. 23 Heritage Route, which stretches 200 miles along the Sunrise Coast of Michigan.

Lake Huron's Haunted Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, with 129 lighthouses along thousands of miles of coastline. These beautiful beacons of light and history hold the stories of the lightkeepers who watched over them and the sailors who were guided by their light. Would you be surprised to learn, then, that some of them might be haunted?

Hike the Highbanks Trail from Iargo Springs to Lumberman's Monument

With so many incredible places to take a hike near Oscoda, the Highbanks River Trail through the Huron National Forest is surely a favorite of ours and our guests at the Huron House. It's truly a special place with sand dunes, forests, springs, monuments, amazing Au Sable River views – and it goes on for miles. If you're looking to surround yourself in nature and tranquility, check out the Highbanks Trail during your next Lake Huron getaway.

3 Ways to Explore Lake Huron Shipwrecks

People come to Lake Huron to vacation along its wonderful stretches of pristine coastline with sugar sand beaches and crystal blue water. As you look out into the endless blue horizon, you might not realize there are some amazing sights to see below the water's surface.

Enjoy Blues by the Bay in East Tawas

Soulful music with its roots in African American spirituals, the blues is an iconic music genre that speaks to the essence of our being. When we think of the blues, we think of great musicians like B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Billie Holiday, just to name a few. But when you stay with us at Huron House this summer, you can check out some amazing modern-day blues talent at the annual Tawas Blues by the Bay Festival.

Tawas Bay Waterfront Fine Art Festival

For six decades, the Tawas Bay Waterfront Fine Art Festival has brought artists from across Michigan and the country to the beautiful shores of Lake Huron's Tawas Bay. On August 6-7, Shoreline Park in Tawas City will once again be filled with art exhibits, demonstrations, food and live music for the festival's 61st year, making it one of the longest-running art festivals in Michigan.

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