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Private Igloo on the Beach in Oscoda, Michigan

If you're making an escape to the Sunrise Side of Michigan this winter, create a unique getaway experience you'll never forget by reserving your own private igloo on the beach at Huron House. There's no better way to get cozy with the one you love.

Fat Biking on Eagle Run Trail in Michigan

For couples who enjoy finding adventure together in the great outdoors, northern Michigan's snowy landscapes offer plenty of options for active outdoor dates. There's winter fun abound on world-class groomed trails within minutes from our lakeside getaway – from hiking and...

The Perfect Couple Getaway Before the Year Ends

Get ready to witness the gorgeous trails and picturesque outdoors along the Eagle Run Hiking Trail and the Foote Pond Overlook & Champagne Hill.

Eagle Run Hiking Trail runs along the south...

Take a Day Trip to Alpena: The Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

Along a relaxing 45-minute drive north, escape to some of the best fall colors our area has to offer to reach the charming town of Alpena.

The Best Hiking in Northern Michigan

During your stay at the Huron House, plan to discover the many miles of trails in nearby Huron National Forest or explore Oscoda’s birding trails for some of the best hiking in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Blanketed in the vibrant warm colors of autumn, some of the region’s most...

Fall Color Tours on the Au Sable River

Beginning September 15^th and through October 15^th, take a scenic Fall Color Tour aboard one of Oscoda’s top attractions, the Au Sable River Queen. For more than fifty years, this unique paddlewheel riverboat, the only one of its kind in northern Michigan, has...

Tee Time in Oscoda and Tawas

While staying at the Huron House, you have numerous golf courses to choose from within a 30-minute radius. Our area is perfect for enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty of the outdoors while playing your favorite game.

Celebrate Earth Day in the Huron National Forest

In Japan, they practice “forest bathing” or shinrin-yoku (shinrin means “forest” and yoku means “bath.”) This is not hiking, jogging or taking photographs. Rather it’s the meditative and considered practice of taking in the forest through all of your...

Antiquing in Oscoda and Tawas

At the Huron House, we pride ourselves in taking the time to cater to each of our guests, tailoring your visit to fit your individual needs and expectations. In between winter’s exhilarating outdoor adventures, you may want to slow down and check out some unique antique shops in Oscoda and...

Ski the Corsair Trails

All of the wonderful ways to enjoy winter’s beauty is almost done, but you can still take advantage of beautiful conditions on our Corsair Trails, one of the Midwest’s most renowned cross-country ski and snowshoe trail systems. With three trailheads located northwest of nearby East...

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...

Couples Romantic Ski Adventures in Oscoda and Tawas

This is the time of year to celebrate love and romance so why not make once-in-a-lifetime memories and share winter’s adventures together. Whether the two of you want to quietly embrace breathtaking vistas on cross-country skis and snowshoes during the day or on a moonlit night, experience...

Let your Imagination Soar & Romance Your Valentine with the Perfect Getaway

Imagine how the two of you will feel after luxurious, invigorating hours soaking in your candlelit Jacuzzi and personal outdoor hot tub while the tranquil winter wonderland of Lake Huron stretches before you. Imagine an in-room couple massage followed by sipping champagne and sharing chocolate-...

Holiday Shopping at Local Antique Stores

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...

Snowshoe the Eagle Run Trail in the Huron National Forest

Oscoda is the gateway to the Huron-Manistee National Forest and with so many trailheads and access points within such a short distance, it’s hard to pick one and harder to know exactly where it goes. Even in winter, the...

Learn to Snowkite with Motor City Kiteboarding

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,...

It's Almost Corsair Season

The Corsair Trail system is one of the Midwest’s most well-renowned cross-country ski trail system, so it goes without saying that we love the time of year when the trails open for the winter. It’s not so much winter as it is ski season; or, more specifically, Corsair season.

Plan a Fishing Trip on Tawas Bay and the Au Sable River

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...

Wurtsmith Air Museum Displays “Norden Bombsight”

One of Oscoda’s best attractions is the Wurtsmith Air Museum just outside of town on F-41. Visitors and veterans that are history buffs won’t be disappointed by the three hangars containing artifacts and memorabilia from the military as well as several displays of aircraft including...

Paul Bunyan Days

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...

Hike the Huron National Forest for the Best Fall Foliage Views

The fall season is underway and soon Michigan will be blanketed in the vibrant warm colors of autumn. During your stay with us, plan an excursion into the nearby Huron National Forest for some of the best leaf-peeping in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Follow the forest’s many miles of...

Concerts at the Beach

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...

Taste Delicious Beer and Food in Tawas this August

Besides a delicious breakfast, it may be best not to spoil your appetite on August 3rd. Instead, come hungry to Tawas Uncork’d Wine, Ale, and Food Festival at East Tawas Harbor Park from 12-6 PM. Discover what Michigan really tastes like by sampling the local wines, ciders, and craft beers...

Tawas City’s Classic Car Cruise

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...

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