Get the Latest News From Northern Michigan

Tawas City and East Tawas are great places to get some of your holiday shopping done. With so many antique stores and shops, you’re guaranteed to find a unique gift to surprise someone back home this Christmas. There are even a few locations right here in Oscoda to shop...

It may sound a little out of season at first, but Motor City Kiteboarding offers one of the best experiences in the area in the upcoming months--and it’s guaranteed to get you an adrenaline rush. We’re talking about Motor City Snowkiting school. And if you didn’t know already,...

When you’re in Oscoda on the shores of Lake Huron, you’re in a fishing paradise. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to fill an open morning or afternoon or you’ve made a special trip and planned a fishing excursion getaway with someone special, the Au Sable River...

Whether he was real or not is up for debate, but the character of Paul Bunyan found in the backwoods folklore of America is one of superhuman strength, skill, and size, and the man may have been born and raised right here in Oscoda. In 1906, the Oscoda Press published a collection of stories...

During your visit to the Huron House, we completely understand if you don’t want to leave the luxury of your own room or the captivating view of Lake Huron. But if you are looking for something that will get you “out of the house” so to speak, Oscoda’s summer evenings are...

Automobile aficionados may already have this one in their calendar, but if you don’t, plan a trip for the Tawas Bay Summerfest this July. Held across two days, Summerfest is a classic car cruise and show that features live music, craft brews, and mouthwatering barbecue, as well as an...

With summer in full swing in June, we are ready to get out on the cool waters of Lake Huron. Set sail on the waters of the picturesque Tawas Bay aboard the schooner Appledore V for the two-week-long sailing celebration, Tawas Bay Day Sails. Discover the true beauty of the Sunrise Side of...

May means much more than warm weather to those of us that live along the AuSable River. It means one of our top attractions is open for business again! Starting Memorial Day Weekend, the AuSable River Queen starts her season of two-hour round trips on the waters of the beautiful and scenic...

A great way to relax and unwind while also getting outdoors during your stay at the Huron House is with a game at one of our many golf courses nearby. With some of the top golf courses in Michigan, Oscoda is perfect for enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty of the Lake Huron shores while...

Sometimes, some serious retail therapy is needed during our travels and the Tawas area offers a whole host of artisan makers and craftsmen that make shopping an exciting time to discover something new or find our old favorites. In Tawas, shop the artisan-made ceramics of Summerfield Pottery for...

You’ve heard the word before but what does it really mean? Formed from a combination of two Sanskrit words that translate to ‘I bow to you,’ namaste is a meaningful greeting or salutation of respect that expresses acknowledgment from one soul to another. In other words, the...