The Classic Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort in Port Austin, MI – 1898
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.
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Tag: Port Austin
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.
The Evolving History of Caseville in Pictures and Postcards
Pictures capture a moment in time. We found these gems with Caseville history on Internet and made the collection from the 1930s thru the 1960s.
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A Stealth Review Of The Dark Sky Tavern And Lodge At Port Crescent Mi
The Dark Sky Tavern and Lodge are one of the newest additions on the site of a former lumber mill and the ghost town of Port Crescent MI. We give it a stealth review.
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6 Outstanding Camping Sites Minutes Near Caseville Mi
We find and explore the top six campgrounds for camping near the tourist town of Caseville in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.
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Michigan Glamping – 2 intriguing Approaches Can Be Found In The Upper Thumb
High end camping has come to Michigan’s Sleeper and Port Crescent State Parks in the Thumb.
Four beach and six forest platform tents have been set up at Sleeper to offer a private, upscale outdoor experience.
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The Garfield Inn – #1 Adorable Example Of Pioneer Elegance in Port Austin Michigan
Short history of Charles Learned, the builder and Huron County pioneer who build the Garfield Inn and was friends with a US President James Garfield.
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Pointe Aux Barques Resort Noted in the Standard Guide to Mackinac Island & Northern Lake Resorts 1899
Excerpt on the Pointe Aux Barques Resort taken from the Standard Guide to Mackinac Island and Northern Michigan Resorts 1899.
The Standard Guide; Mackinac Island and Northern Lake Resorts. It is a visitors handbook written in 1898 detailing early tourism to Mackinac Island. For 25 cents it gave the potential visitor a glimpse of what to expect at Michigan’s premier tourist destination. However, the ads and descriptions of the other northern Michigan resorts of the day are fascinating.
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EV Charging Stations For Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Coming to Michigan’s Thumb
Just as the first gas stations sprung up in the early 1900s to support the young automobile industry, we hear of plans and timetables for EV charging stations being placed at strategic spots in Michigan. Including here in the Upper Thumb.
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