Port Austin Winter Carnival 2023
by The winters of the early 1970s were long, cold, and snowy. At the annual Port Austin winter carnival, this was the spot to gather a …
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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.
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Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf Under New Owners In 2022
by Jim and Beth Selke of Clarkston, Michigan, consulted with and guided their 25-year-old Son, Justin Selke, into his first business venture. If the first season is any indication, this storied business was entrusted into good hands. The Selke family takes pride in taking over the reins of Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf, an iconic local mini-golf and dairy bar near Port Austin, Michigan.
Port Austin Mi – 15 Unique & Amazing Things to Do At the Tip of the Thumb
by If you’re looking for something new to do on your visit to Port Austin, we have some fantastic and unique ideas. Here are a few of the best. at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
Port Austin Michigan – 3 Memorable Destinations Saved It From Decline – Art Works, A Farm Market, and Kayaking
by Drive from any point south of the Thumb north toward Port Austin, Michigan, to its tip, and you will encounter small towns and villages hanging on by a thread. The town at the tip of the Thumb has taken a different approach; offering the community a destination for the entire summer season.
The Classic Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort in Port Austin, MI – 1898
by Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort operated in Port Austin Michigan from 1898 until about 1935. Mary Buttars ran the resort until her death in 1911.
Plan a Day of Michigan Kayaking the Upper Thumb
by The Upper Thumb offers some of the finest Michigan kayaking areas for both the novice and expert.
M-25 Resurfacing Project To Start Today Between Caseville & Port Austin
by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced today that an M-25 resurfacing project between Caseville and Port Austin will begin today …
Turnip Rock – 7 Basic Things to Know When You Kayak
by One of the most amazing sites in the #Michigan Upper Thumb is Turnip Rock. It’s the #1 tourist attraction in the Upper Thumb. Here are the top tips on how to visit the site and things to know before you go. .
