10 of the Most Popular Huron County Michigan Beaches Of the Upper Thumb
Huron County’s 93 miles of shoreline plays host to 17 public beaches. Here are our top ten beaches and notable mentions of Michigan’s Upper Thumb
Continue readingHuron 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.
Huron County’s 93 miles of shoreline plays host to 17 public beaches. Here are our top ten beaches and notable mentions of Michigan’s Upper Thumb
Continue readingOnce a vital railroad and farm hub in Michigan’s Thumb, Bach’s history reflects the hopes of its founder and the harsh turns of the Great Depression. Explore its German-American roots, boom years, and quiet fade into rural obscurity.
Continue readingFamily’s boat outing turns harrowing when a gas-fueled explosion erupts near Port Austin Reef Light, injuring four without any fatalities.
Continue readingIn Part One of our Michigan Day Trip Around the Thumb we traveled from Port Huron up the eastern shore of Lake Huron to the tip of the Thumb. Our starting point for the second half of our adventure is in Grindstone City. We will begin heading west along Saginaw Bay’s shore of sugar sand beaches and interesting coastal towns and villages. I hope you brought your bathing suit because this side of the Thumb offers some of the best swimming beaches in Michigan.
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Continue readingHuron County Beach Testing confirms all public swimming areas passed E. coli limits in Week 3 of the 2025 season,
Continue readingHuron County Democrats will host a rally on June 6 in Bad Axe to support veterans’ rights and constitutional protections, coinciding with D-Day’s anniversary, as part of the grassroots 50501 Movement for civic engagement.
Continue readingIn the late 1800s, Elkton, Michigan, emerged as a frontier village, thriving on agriculture and the railroad. Post-fire in 1930, the community rebuilt its school, showcasing resilience. Elkton symbolizes small-town life shaped by farming, local businesses, and social events.
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