News & Fun in Michigan
The Huron County Sheriff’s Office urges boaters to call 911 directly during water emergencies, following recent incidents with delayed communication. Prompt 911 calls can expedite rescue efforts and prevent unnecessary searches. Direct communication is emphasized after past incidents resulted in avoidable tragedies. The Sheriff’s Office urges the public and media to prioritize timely emergency calls.
With 150 miles of shoreline the contrast between the rocky, rugged Lake Huron side is toured to the sugar sand and calm waters of Saginaw Bay. The thumb region is a great area to explore.
The Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Since 1978 folks come in and lined up for a fish sandwich that “takes two hands to hold one.
The Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum are midway between Caseville and Port Austin. The interpretive center offers insights into the area’s wild features and typical plants and animals that make the Upper Thumb their home. The wilderness arboretum provides …
The 34th Yale Bologna Festival is back, celebrating C. Roy’s 100th anniversary with an Old Hollywood flair. The festival features bologna-themed events, including a food tent, crowning of royalty, fireworks, bologna ring toss, outhouse races, parade, live music, kids activities, and more. Taking place from July 26 to 28, 2024 in Downtown Yale, MI, it offers free admission and promises endless fun for all ages.
The Huron Community Fair in Bad Axe is the longest continually running fair in Michigan. It offers fun, entertainment and a chance to see and learn farming life for all ages.
The little town of Elkton Michigan hosts many fun summer events. The town also has colorful murals to find when you explore the town.
If you have been housebound we would like to offer you some potential ideas to explore. Especially during the summer. There is no better place to do that then in Michigan’s Thumb.
