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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 senses. If you haven’t heard of forest bathing, read this article from Time magazine that defines what it is and how to do it. 

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.

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 adrenaline-filled snowmobiling or snowkiting, or party at the annual Perchville USA, Michigan’s oldest winter carnival festival, Oscoda and the nearby Tawas Bay area have what you’re looking for.

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-dipped strawberries and apples in the warming glow from your private fireplace with the aroma of freshly delivered flowers floating in the air.

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 furniture, collectibles, home goods, pottery, glass, and much more. Find a piece of furniture with an interesting past or discover the vintage set of dishes that will complete your set.

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 trails around Oscoda and along the legendary Au Sable River are enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.

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, Tawas Point is world-famous for being one of the best kiteboarding destinations on the planet!

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.

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 and Tawas Bay area is one of the best in the region. 

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 a helicopter and T-33 Jet Trainer. Women in aviation are also on display at the museum’s exhibits as well as conflicts and wars from the last hundred or so years. The museum’s gift shop includes posters, souvenirs, books, models, and much more.

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 about Paul Bunyan, the first time the tall tales were put in print, and the following year the state of Michigan named Oscoda the “Official Home of Paul Bunyan”.

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 trails along the National Scenic Byway of the Au Sable River, its surrounding ridges, and its rolling hills to discover the region’s best vantage points for viewing the vibrant colors of the fall season.

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 full of music and entertainment for visitors and locals to enjoy. 

Besides a delicious breakfast, it may be best not to spoil your appetite. Instead, come hungry to Tawas Uncork’d Wine, Ale, and Food Festival at East Tawas Harbor Park. Discover what Michigan really tastes like by sampling the local wines, ciders, and craft beers of more than 100 vendors. Local food vendors will also be on-site. Tawas Uncork’d also serves as the annual fundraising event for a new library in East Tawas.

Independence Day is a great holiday for spending time with the family or a loved one and celebrating the birthday of the United States as well as our heritage as Americans. You’ll feel right at home in our small town of Oscoda this July and the fireworks celebrations along the Sunrise Coast of Lake Huron at dusk are truly breathtaking.

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 Michigan from the unique vantage point of a boat or relax and enjoy the breathtaking view as the sun sets. Passengers are also welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages.

Upcoming in June, Michigan is hosting a two-for-one free recreation weekend that is jam-packed with some serious outdoor adventures and fun. It’s the perfect time to enjoy your favorite hobby during your visit or learn something new alongside your special someone.

Looking for a premier location to catch sight of some migrating birds? Michigan’s Sunrise Coast has some of the best birding and spring migration birding in the Great Lakes region! Tawas Point in particular is well known for its high density of migrating warblers in May, so it’s only natural that the Tawas Point Birding Festival provides an opportunity to enjoy spring birding at its very best.

The Sunrise Coast Birding Trail and Greenways Birding Trail explore the remarkable natural habitat of the Lake Huron coast, even in winter. Birders will delight in observing common, threatened, or endangered birds along the coast and inland as well. Unique to the region is the Kirtland’s Warbler, which has a U.S. Forest Service-managed habitat west of Oscoda. The endangered Great Lakes Piping Plover also nests along the shores of Lake Huron.

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 a truly unique memento worth taking home.

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 phrase is used as a way to recognize another person’s spirit and is often spoken while the palms are pressed together at the center of your chest. This is where your heart chakra is located.

Winter may be one of the best times to enjoy the Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail. With seven wineries and three microbreweries (and no crowds!), you’re guaranteed to have a great time discovering the flavors of our region on Michigan’s friendliest wine trail. As you travel, take in the views of the picturesque scenery, wildlife, and pristine natural beauty of winter in Michigan. Below, check out all the stops that make up the Wine & Hops Trail and plan your taste-testing adventure with a stay at the Huron House today!

Oscoda is the eastern gateway to Michigan’s snowmobile trail and at the Huron House, your location couldn’t be any better. If you’re an outdoor adventurer, thrill-seeker, or winter sports fanatic, Oscoda is the town for you this season. The Huron Snowmobile Trail connects to hundreds of miles of trails across the state with five possible trailheads in Iosco County alone. Take your pick, gear up, and get ready for your snowmobile adventure!

There’s plenty to do in and around Oscoda, but taking a short road trip south to East Tawas and the Tawas Bay ensures you’ll never run out of activities and sightseeing locations. It’s also a prime spot for some serious retail therapy (commonly referred to as “shopping”) with its dozens of specialty stores, artists and artisans, and retail meccas.