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Attend the Tawas Point Migration

There’s no denying it; Michigan’s Sunrise Coast has one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems in the world. The wetlands and massive expanses of forest have made the region a mecca for biodiversity and a haven for migratory birds. It’s also one of the most picturesque...

Set Sail for Tawas Bay’s Heritage Coast Sail Days

Step on board this May, and step into a different world for the Heritage Coast Sail Days, a two-month period when the schooner Appledore V makes port in East Tawas. The steel hulled Gaff rigged schooner was once the crown jewel of Great Lakes navigation and represents the rich maritime heritage...

Plan an Oscoda Adventure at Hunt’s Canoes and Miniature Golf

Looking for a fun and affordable day of adventure and date night that you don’t even have to leave Oscoda for? Visit Hunt’s for an afternoon on the Au Sable River and a game of miniature golf. Once known as Kibby’s River Bank, Hunt’s Miniature Golf course is the oldest in...

Explore the Huron-Manistee National Forest on a Wildlife Viewing Tour

It’s always fun to take a walk on the wild side. In this case, it’s a drive as you guide your own way through the Huron-Manistee National Forest. With over 400 known species of birds and 200 other species of wildlife, you are in one of the country’s best locations for wildlife...

Celebrate the Start of Spring on the Highbanks Trail in Oscoda, MI

March 20^th is the first day of spring, and even if you’re a winter adventurist or snowmobile savant, you can’t deny that you’re looking forward to the warm weather, bright colors, and outdoor activities. In Oscoda, the beautiful natural woodlands that once covered...

Canoe the Coast of Lake Huron

Enjoy the cool waters of the Au Sable River and Lake Huron this spring on the Oscoda-Au Sable Blueway. As part of the larger 20-mile Huron Shores Coastal Water Trail that runs from Tawas Point to Greenbush, the Blueway allows visitors to paddle the coast of Oscoda, Cedar Lake, and the lower Au...

Dine Out at Northwoods Steakhouse in East Tawas, MI

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to plan your romantic getaway to the serenity of Oscoda and the Huron House. When you get here, you will find yourself charmed by the private fireplaces in each room, king-sized bed, luxury linens, and room service breakfast, as...

Travel the Sunrise Coast’s ARTrail

Northeast Michigan’s ARTrail is the interconnected creative communities along Michigan’s Sunrise Coast, full of cultural events, galleries, and shops that sell handmade wares and crafts. Traveling the ARTrail can be one of Michigan’s most interesting journeys, especially with...

Northeast Michigan Antique Trail

The Sunrise Coast of northeastern Michigan is infamous for the hundreds of shipwrecks that litter the underwater floor of the lake. But its treasures are hidden in more places than deep below the water’s surface. All along Route 23, which runs from Mackinaw City to Standish, some of the...

3 Fun Things to Do in Northeast Michigan this Winter

The winter gives us a chance to relax indoors, read a good book, and snuggle up together next to the fireplace. At the Huron House, you’ll find in every one of our guest rooms a fireplace. So whether you have a private romantic weekend in blissful seclusion or an adventurous getaway with...

Celebrate the Holidays in Oscoda, Michigan

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in the Lower Peninsula, but Oscoda knows how to have the most fun. On December 2^nd, the annual Northern Lights Parade will march its way through Oscoda to celebrate all the holiday spirit we have here in town. The lighted parade...

Ski the Corsair Trails, MI

As the gateway to the Huron half of the Huron-Manistee National Forest, Oscoda has access to the endless miles of trails. In the winter season, we take advantage of the snowfall here in Oscoda and Au Sable and take to our favorite forest trails like the Corsair Ski Trail System. Known as one of...

National Take a Hike Day in Oscoda, MI

November 17^th 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...

Walk Through Historic Harrisville

Explore beautiful historic buildings in Harrisville on the scenic Harrisville Heritage Route Trail. With breathtaking views along Lake Huron, the Harrisville Heritage Route Trail combines the best of the county’s urban walkways and local greenspace and includes a 2.5 mile pedestrian and...

Travel A Tawas Biking Trail

Get outside, off-road, and on to the paths this October on Tawas’s Alabaster Bike Path Arboretum and the Tawas Bay Bike Trail. The 13.4-mile trail, its two sections cloaked in a canopy of the red, orange, and yellow colors of fall, creates an absolutely breathtaking sightseeing excursion....

Fall Foliage on the AuSable River

Visit one of Oscoda’s top attractions, the Au Sable River Queen, before its final scenic fall tour on October 29^th. For more than fifty years, the River Queen has been showing visitors the beauty of Oscoda from the vantage point of the picturesque Au Sable River.

Troubled Waters: Exploring Lake Huron’s Shipwrecks

The hour drive north to Alpena is worth it when you arrive on time for your Shipwreck Tour in the 488-square-mile Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Instead of fish and sea creatures, though, this sanctuary protects one of America’s best collections of shipwrecks totaling more than 200...

Wine on the Waterfront: Tawas Uncork’d and the Fine Art Festival

The Tawas Uncork’d festival celebrates the local area vintners, restaurants, and breweries that provide us with our favorite beverages. Enjoy mellow music as well as wine, ales, and food at Harbor Park in East Tawas. The Tawas Uncork’d Festival will be held on Saturday, August 5^...

Hiking the Huron: Oscoda's Foot Travel Areas

Exploring Michigan’s greatest woodlands is a fun, exciting, and rewarding activity during your stay with us that provides an opportunity to connect with our scenic landscape and region and escape the noise and technology of motorized society. Particularly for those inclined to be outdoors...

Discover Iargo Springs and the Highbanks Trail

Iargo Springs is one of the most beautiful attractions in Oscoda Township, with panoramic views of the famous AuSable River, wildflowers in bloom, and, of course, the natural spring itself. It’s no wonder Native American’s considered the traditional drinking source to be sacred...

Fun in the Sun at Tawas’s Summerfest

Visit Tawas City to celebrate summer, sun, and vintage automobiles at the city’s annual Summerfest, July 8-9. Tours of the lighthouse, plane fly-ins, dancing, and a car show and cruise are some of the featured events for this year’s Summerfest.

Art on the Beach 2017

Find some solace in the shaded area of Oscoda Beach Park at Lake Street this June for the Oscoda-AuSable Chamber of Commerce’s 34th Annual Art on the Beach. The show is a local favorite held the last full weekend in June, morning to evening, and showcases more than 100 artists from around...

Free Fishing Weekend in Oscoda, MI

For many in Michigan, the twice-a-year free fishing weekends are a favorite tradition and it’s only natural that fishing is one of our favorite pastimes. With 11,000 inland lakes, not to mention two of the Great Lakes, Michigan has some of the most beautiful and most abundant fishing...

Try Local Food at the Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market

Almost two decades ago, the Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market was started with only a few vendors. A small group of locals displayed their locally grown produce at only a handful of stands. Since then, the market now averages twenty vendors that also share information and a wealth of...

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