National Take a Hike Day in Oscoda, MI
November 17th is National Take a Hike Day so if you find yourself at Huron House, explore one of our dozens of hiking trails, beaches, natural areas, and state and national forests. With more than 35,000 acres of hiking trails, the Oscoda area is one of the best places to be in the Midwest on National Take a Hike Day. Explore the Highbanks Trail’s spectacular vistas of the AuSable River, unlock the mysteries of Reid Lake’s marshes and bogs, wait patiently for the appearance for a rare bird in Tuttle Marsh, or traverse the rugged terrain of Hoist Lake’s 10,600 acres of some of the best hiking on the Sunrise Coast of Michigan. Oscoda has all you need to make National Take a Hike Day one that you’ll remember, especially when you catch sight of the view that will completely take your breath away.
Take a self-guided hike of the wetland sanctuary of Tuttle Marsh National Wildlife Refuge for one of the absolute best birding locations in the entire country. The marsh is home to thousands of birds that seek the solace and safety of Tuttle Marsh. Catch sight of swans, blue and green herons, sandhill cranes, osprey, bald eagles, least bittern, and the rare purple gallinule (or “swamp hen”) during your walk. Look for huge yellow feet and purple plumage.
To get more information on all of the hiking options available to you during your Huron House stay and to download hiking trail maps of Eagle Run, Highbanks, Hoist Lakes, and Reid Lake, visit the website.
Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area
Sherman Road
Oscoda Township, MI 48750
989.739.0728
