Huron County Boating & Sailing – 16 Harbors, Marinas and Access Sites to Lake Huron & Saginaw Bay – Video
Huron County offers nearly 100 miles of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay shoreline, making it a strong choice for recreational boating and sailing.
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Ora Labora Michigan – A Little Colony in the Wilderness of Wild Fowl Bay – Part 1
Located near present day Bay Port, Ora Labora known as “Christian German Agricultural and Benevolent Society of Ora et Labora” (Pray and Work), where it’s parishioners could combine work with prayer, and live according to the Methodist Church Discipline. Founded in 1862 on Michigan’s Wild Fowl Bay, the colony disappeared in 1867.
Port Austin Mi – 20 Unique & Amazing Things to Do
If you’re looking for something new to do on your visit to Port Austin, we have some fantastic and unique ideas. Here are a few of the best. at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
Discover Bird Creek County Park – Port Austin’s Beach Haven
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.
Gladstone Michigan History – Industry, Railroads, and Life Along the Bay – Video
At the northern edge of Little Bay de Noc stands Gladstone, Michigan. This small Upper Peninsula town played a much larger role in Michigan’s industrial rise than its size suggests. Known for shipping, railroads, sawmills, and precision manufacturing, Gladstone Michigan history …
Port Austin’s Roadside Cabins – A Rustic Lakeshore Journey (1930s–1960s) – Video
Michigan’s first Scenic Highway, M-25, established in 1940, became a symbol of mid-20th-century family road trips, featuring cozy cabin courts providing affordable lodging and local hospitality, enhancing the adventure of exploring the Thumb region.
Burnt Cabin Point Resort (Eagle Bay, Michigan) – The Thumb’s Vanished Northern Landmark – Video
We have dropped in to the Eagle Bay kayak launch many times while travelling to Grindstone City to have lunch at Shelly’s. Its a peaceful little beach with a small parking area. Most of the time its empty, which is strange …
Saginaw Bay Rescue Saves Injured Fisherman Near Heisterman Island
A Cass City fisherman was rescued by airboat after injuring his hip on a disabled boat in Saginaw Bay. Coordinated efforts by local responders and the Coast Guard ensured safe transport to the hospital, emphasizing multi-agency efficiency.