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Huron Canning Company, Port Austin, Michigan (circa 1910)

Posted on June 9, 2025June 10, 2025 by Michael Hardy

This rare photo shows a busy moment at the Huron Canning Company in Port Austin, Michigan, established in July 1910

Port Austin’s Roadside Cabins – A Rustic Lakeshore Journey (1930s–1960s) – Video

Posted on May 19, 2025June 16, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

Stanton’s Cottages – A Charming Port Austin Roadside Resort History From the 1940s

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Stanton’s Cottages was a small tourist resort of rustic cabins located along M-25 (formerly US-25) about two miles west of

Port Austin Zoning Ordinance Faces Heated Pushback, Village Letter Attempts to Reframe Debate

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Port Austin officials face community backlash over proposed zoning changes restricting trailer, tent, and short-term rental usage. Village President Murawski invites public input, clarifying proposals aim to update regulations, not eliminate camping, amid concerns about property rights and tourism impact.

Proposed Port Austin zoning ordinance sparks fierce public outcry over tent, camper ban from residents and tourists

Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Residents of Port Austin are opposing proposed ordinances restricting private use of tents, trailers, and motor homes. Concerns include infringement on property rights, negative effects on tourism, and a potential burden on lower-income families ahead of the council meeting.

Smith-Culhane House – The Stunning Port Austin Victorian Home From 1871

Posted on March 20, 2025March 27, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Smith-Culhane House, a historic 150-year-old Victorian home in Port Austin, Michigan, reflects the region’s lumber boom heritage. Once a family residence, it now serves as a private home after its revival into a Bed and Breakfast, preserving local history and architecture.

Winter’s of the Past – Walking to Port Austin Lighthouse Over the Ice (2015)

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Michael Hardy

An amazing video of the transformation from winter to summer in the Upper Thumb of Michigan.

Michigan’s Lakeside Inn Port Austin – Beloved Hotel, Speakeasy and Entertainment Venue That Ended in Flames

Posted on March 7, 2025May 21, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Lakeside Inn in Port Austin, Michigan, served as a courthouse, Prohibition speakeasy, and big band hotspot before its fiery demise in 1967.