Finding Fun in Michigan
Huron County is located at the tip of the “thumb” area of Michigan. It is surrounded on three sides by water – Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. The county has a land area of 824 square miles bordered by an irregular shore, 93 miles long.
Huron County ranks as one of the top agricultural counties in Michigan. Major crops grown in the county are corn, navy beans, sugar beets, wheat, alfalfa, oats, and barley. Major agricultural enterprises include dairy, livestock, and poultry production.
Because of the natural beauty and ideal topography and sandy beaches, it’s an ideal setting for the tourism industry.
The shoreline offers numerous opportunities for vacationers. With two state parks – Sleeper State Park and Port Crescent State Park. Two roadside parks – Jenks Park and Brown Park. Also, the County maintains nine county parks along the shoreline.
The Huron County Nature Center in Michigan’s Thumb sought assistance from the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) for a “Peer Consult.”
The HCNC is looking to improve the operations and personnel of the center.
The former B&B has been featured on Pure Michigan, two Haunted Michigan travel books and highlighted in a paranormal documentary and a movie.
Huron County Michigan had an active and vibrant Indian culture with villages along the shore and workshops and gardens in the interior.
There are plenty of great things to do in Bad Axe Mi. We found the top 10 attractions and stuff to do in the middle of Michigan’s Thumb.
Cable News Network, CNN, has declared Huron County’s iconic rock one of America’s most amazing, or weird, rock formations. Located on private property at Pointe Aux Barques and accessible only by canoe or kayak.
Port Hope is hosting its 35th annual 4th of July Festival the weekend of July 2-4th. With a flea market, games fireworks and parade.
It’s a great tradition and another sign of returning to normal for the summer of 2021.
