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Often, unexpected combinations can be the most thrilling and memorable experiences of our lives. For some, painting while sampling wine is not unexpected at all. If you haven't participated in this popular trend yet, then plan to attend the Tipsy Artist Wine and Design Event at the Tawas...

The place to hit it big is Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Standish. With over 34,000 square feet packed with over 800 slots and table games, a day at the casino makes for a fun, and exciting time. Located at 2690 Worth Road in Standish, MI, the casino has a prime location to provide gambling...

If you have a taste for beer, then Tawas Bay's annual Fall Wine and Beer Tasting is an event you shouldn't miss while staying in the area. The East Tawas area's Brew Krew will be hosting the event at Tawas Bay Beach Resort with 30 wines, 12 beers, and a serving of light appetizers....

Don’t miss Tawas City’s 26th Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show on September 3rd and 4th this summer. Taking place in Shoreline Park adjacent to Tawas City’s Town Square, the Arts and Crafts Show will have vendors selling anything from...

It’s not every day you get to watch a movie on the beach, but you can at the Oscoda beachfront after dusk for the Starry Nights Summer Movie Series. The 2016 live-action version of the beloved tale, The Jungle Book, will be playing at the Oscoda Beach Park on September 3rd, and...

Get outside along the shores of Lake Huron to view unique art made by the Tawas Bay artists before summer says its goodbye. From epic landscape photography to acrylic equestrian paintings and handmade baskets, the Tawas Bay Waterfront Fine Arts Festival is host to a variety of art mediums sure...

Those that have a connection to nature or just want to get outside with the family in the summer months will want to experience the nearby Huron National Forest which includes unique landscapes and features, such as one of the National Scenic Byways. The River Road National Scenic Byway, a pre-...

Couples searching for an intimate dinner together—that also includes a historical experience as well as scenic Great Lakes views—should head to Tawas City, found about 25 minutes south of Oscoda. The “1857 Island Lighthouse Dining & Wine Tasting Cruise” to Charity...

Oscoda is located on the eastern shore where the beautiful AuSable River flows into Lake Huron. This land has a rich of history. The AuSable-Oscoda Historical Museum [www.ausableoscodahistoricalsociety.org] offers a variety of exhibits depicting Indian artifacts, ship wrecks, logging, the Paul...

For those who not only crave the challenge of varied landscapes but also appreciate a golf outing amid lush forests, the Oscoda region has several public and semi-private courses to choose from.

Red Hawk Golf Club is located in...

With the arrival of spring, it is a great time to get outdoors and view Mother Nature, especially her birds. The area offers a variety of opportunities. The annual Tawas Birding Festival will be held May 19-22, 2016 at the Tawas Bay Beach Resort & Tawas Point. This is considered the biggest...

Did you know that April 16 is National Eggs Benedict Day? The Huron House Bed & Breakfast is known for its delicious breakfasts and has quite the reputation for its Eggs Benedict served every Sunday. In fact, on April 16th, one of the innkeepers is scheduled to be on ABC-TV 12...

The Canoe/Kayak racing season is almost here! The season kicks off with the 21st annual Klondike Canoe Race on Saturday, April 2 in Oscoda.  The race starts at the mouth of Van Ettan Creek where it...

What are fat bikes? Bikes with oversized tires designed to travel over all kinds of terrain such as mud, sandy beaches, bogs and snow.  A fat bike is not about speed, but rather allows you to enjoy the outdoors at a slower pace. Over the years, they have grown in popularity with some...

In a few weeks, the Huron House Bed & Breakfast will have all new mattresses from Lady Americana based in Grand Rapids, MI. For over 30 years, Lady Americana has manufactured premium mattresses to provide a comfortable sleep.

From kitchen tables to board rooms, from coffee shops to bed and breakfasts, people gather over coffee to exchange thoughts, ideas, and memories.  The Huron House Bed & Breakfast knows how important it is to offer quality coffee and has partnered with...

Huron House owner, Al Heminger, has acquired a new boutique hotel in Saugatuck, Michigan overlooking the Kalamazoo Lake.  The Hotel Saugatuck, (formerly known as the Twin Gables Inn) will have the same luxurious amenities guests have fallen in love with at the Huron House Bed &...

A prime location for cross-country skiers, you’ll find a variety of trails that will appeal to all skill levels.  The Highbanks Trails is a linear trail along the scenic AuSable River bluff.  Skiers and snowshoers travel along the same trails used by the loggers, in the day, to...

The Garden View Coffee Mill is a delightful small cottage converted into a coffee shop. Located just a block from Lake Huron, this cute little shop offers great coffee, baked goods and an array of soups, sandwiches and salads. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.  They also carry a line of...

Don’t let the winter blues get you down. When you start talking to your plants and they are talking back, it is time for a getaway because you have Cabin Fever. After talking to plants, comes alphabetizing your pantry. You don’t want to be doing that this winter.

Here at the...

The name says it all. If you are a pizza lover, you’ll definitely want to make a trip to The Brick Oven. Newly opened this past summer, the reviews are all about the amazing pizza, especially the BBQ Duck pizza. Made fresh daily in a wood fired oven, you are overwhelmed from the wonderful...

At the Wiltse’s Brew Pub & Family Restaurant, you’ll find a warm and friendly atmosphere to unwind, relax and enjoy good food. They offer a full service menu of appetizers, dinner favorites, and pub favorites.

A beautiful Wildlife Preserve, Clark’s Marsh, is a vast wetland consisting of woodland ponds and old-growth forest. Numerous unpaved and flat grassy trails offer the perfect place to view a...

Fall begins the chase for Chinook Salmon, Steelheads and Big Browns in the many rivers near Oscoda. Early October begins the fall steelhead on the Manistee River. The peak month for fall steelhead and trophy browns is November on the Au Sable River.

The best way to the find the perfect...