Michigan Thumb Tourism: The Ultimate Guide to the Great Lakes’ Undiscovered Coast
What if the most authentic Great Lakes experience isn’t found on the crowded boardwalks of the west coast, but in the quiet, rugged tip of Michigan’s…
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Port Austin, is at the the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. The end of the road. From such a stance one can stand in the harbor and see a beautiful sunrise and sunset over Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay without moving an inch. Blessed with clear water, sandy beaches and dunes, unique rock formations, and the finest fishing anywhere.
Cute shops, a top rated farmer’s market, a variety of parks, camping, accommodations and visitor ‘fun stuff’ are all plentiful.
Travel West on M-25 and find the shoreline dotted with parks, beaches and recreational facilities. Head East and visit historic areas such as Grindstone City. Go back in time with in the the restored lumber town museum of Huron City. Take in the vista at Lighthouse County Park featuring historic Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse.
Live Regional Webcams: Your Real-Time Window into Michigan’s Thumb
Imagine you’re sitting in a quiet office in Detroit or Flint, dreaming of the 140 miles of freshwater shoreline that make up Michigan’s Thumb Coast….
Birds of Prey Event Offers Rare Look at Michigan Raptors in Port Austin
See live hawks, owls and falcons during the free Birds of Prey program at the Huron County Nature Center in Port Austin. Wildlife experts will introduce Michigan raptors while sharing conservation stories and answering visitors’ questions.
Turnip Rock Michigan: 7 Critical Things to Know Before You Go (Most Visitors Get This Wrong)
Turnip Rock Michigan is one of the state’s most photographed natural features—but it’s not easy to reach. Here’s how to get there safely, what to expect, and what many visitors get wrong. You Cannot Drive to Turnip Rock This is the …
When Port Austin Made Coaster Craft Scooters & Flying Scot Bikes
One small factory on the edge of Michigan’s Port Austin made Coaster Craft scooters, toy wagons and Flying Scot bikes for almost 20 years.
Today the building hosts arts and craftsmen booths and has a bicycle repair shop.
A Landmark Home on Lake Street in Port Austin
A postcard labeled ‘Residence’ shows a Port Austin home that later became Questover — and today welcomes guests as 85ten Boutique Hotel & Events
Inside Port Austin’s Coaster Craft Factory
A labeled postcard gives us a rare look inside the Coaster Craft Corp. factory in Port Austin, Michigan.
Experience an Amazing Drone Flyby of Turnip Rock – Video
See an interesting view of Turnip Rock without getting wet. This drone flyby of the famous Thumb rock formation is worth a quick look.