May 9, 2025

Tag: Port Crescent State Park

Port Crescent State Park, located in Michigan’s Thumb region, is a scenic destination offering outdoor enthusiasts a mix of natural beauty and recreational activities. Situated along the shores of Lake Huron, the park features sandy beaches, hiking trails, and stunning views of the water. It’s a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, kayaking, and fishing.

The park’s dark skies make it one of Michigan’s few designated Dark Sky Preserves, ideal for stargazing. Visitors can explore diverse habitats, including dunes, wetlands, and woodlands, which support a variety of wildlife. Port Crescent is a perfect spot for camping, with modern and rustic options available.

History

Flashback – The Heroic Battle to Save Caseville, Michigan from a Raging Forest Fire – 1924

In November 1924, the idyllic town of Caseville, Michigan, faced a harrowing challenge as a massive forest fire, sparked by careless hunters, threatened to engulf the entire community. Fueled by high winds, the fire spread across Huron County, menacing surrounding villages and valuable Thumb property. As the inferno drew closer to the town, hundreds of courageous men from nearby areas rallied together to answer Caseville’s desperate call for help.

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History

The Shipwreck of the Steam Barge Osceola Off Port Crescent Michigan in 1887 Yielded In Some Massive Dough

The 1887 shipwreck of the steamer barge Osceola near Port Crescent revealed a chaotic aftermath, as locals salvaged flour that floated ashore, while rescue crews struggled to recover the stranded vessel. Eventually deemed a total loss, it was later salvaged and rebuilt.

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Living

A Woodsey Walk On Port Crescent’s Steel Bridge Trail and Nosh at the Dark Sky Tavern

We had skipped lunch and thought we would take a walk around Port Crescent, Steel Bridge, the site of the old lumbering town that once stood in the area. it was a cool afternoon overcast but breezy and we parked in the expanded Trailhead area for the Steel Bridge. The DNR had widened the parking area which was once only able to hold a few cars, and now they can probably hold a dozen.

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