Experience Spring’s Spectacular Bloom at the Lady Slipper Festival – May 26th Near Port Austin Michigan

The Huron County Nature Center invites you to the annual Lady Slipper Festival on May 26th, celebrating the rare Pink Lady’s Slipper orchid. Activities include live music, local food, artisan crafts, and tree-cookie painting. Educational displays and trails offer insight into local ecosystems. The festival supports the Nature Center’s conservation mission. Join in for a day of nature appreciation and community involvement. For more information, visit the Huron Nature Center website and Facebook page.

Find Treasure at Port Austin Market Every Summer Weekend

by Michael Hardy

Port Austin Summertime Farmers Market is a great way to spend a morning sorting through trash and treasure.

Its also has some wonderful sites and smells to perk up your mood after a long week.

12 Free Things to do in Michigan’s Thumb

by Michael Hardy

We went looking for over a dozen free things to in Michigan’s Thumb. This are fun for the family and only cost your time and travel.

Discover Bird Creek County Park – Port Austin’s Beach Haven

by Jennifer Dawson

Bird Creek County Park in Port Austin offers a family-friendly beach experience with a fun splash pad, kayaking adventures, and stunning harbor views – all at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.

Its also a casting off point for Turnip Rock and Broken Rocks kayaking.

Bad Axe Mi – 13 Top Interesting Things to See and Do

by Michael Hardy

There are plenty of great things to do in Bad Axe Mi. We found the top 13 attractions and stuff to do in the middle of Michigan’s Thumb.

Port Austin Farm Market Opens with Few Vendors, Sparse Crowds

by Malcom Mott

The opening of the summer season at the tip of the Thumb is usually Memorial Day weekend. However visitors to this near-north Michigan town look to be down. It could change the landscape of Michigan’s tourism industry this summer.

Caseville Ribstock – 15 Years of Smoky BBQ & Music In the Upper Thumb For 2023

by Michael Hardy

Get ready to savor the ultimate fusion of food and music! The Caseville Ribstock Festival in Michigan’s idyllic Upper Thumb is a BBQ and country music extravaganza that can’t be missed. Bring your appetite, your dancing shoes, and your spirit of fun. This summer, Caseville is where the party’s at!