Outdoor Activities

Just because we are surrounded by water, doesn’t mean that you HAVE to spend all of your leisure time on the water! There are plenty of non-water-related activities to choose from: walking, hiking, bicycling, hunting, bird-watching, geo-caching, picnicking — the list goes on!

Bird Creek Golf Club is a premiere 18-hole golf course, just a mile south of town, that you won’t want to miss. There are also three miniature golf courses close by. Knoblock Riding Stable, also just south of town, offers trail riding, pony rides and hayrides.

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Bird Creek County Park

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Bird Creek is a seven acre day use park located in Port Austin. The first thing you notice at Bird Creek is the wooden boardwalk that goes halfway around the park along the beach with roofed picnic shelters overlooking the beach and the water. The park features a large picnic Pavilion adjacent to the playground. A new restroom and shower facility completes the park features.

nhentschl@comcast.net

8774 Lake Street Port Austin, MI 48467

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Bird Creek Golf Club & Pro Shop

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The tip of the "Thumb Area's" finest daily fee club is both tranquil and challenging; from the time you start until your final putt is made on the last hole.

Bird Creek Golf Club is a beautiful, 18 hole golf club located 2 miles south of Saginaw Bay in Port Austin, MI about 2 hours north of the greater Metro Detroit area and 1.5 hours from Bay City, Saginaw area from I-75.

Featuring a par 72, 6508 yard layout, the golf course is open to the public 7 days per week, April-October. Memberships, golf packages and outings are available.

Fast, undulating greens and smooth bluegrass fairways await players of all skill levels and feature 4 sets of teeing areas over the moderately rolling terrain.

Daily golf specials are available from our website at www.birdcreekgolf.com

PGA Professional, Trenton Donakowski offers all traditional golf services such as a retail pro shop, golf instruction, club repair, custom club fitting and full tournament services.

(989) 738-4653

tdonakowski@pga.com

7850 N. Van Dyke Port Austin, MI 48467

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Captain Morgan's Grindstone Resort

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Dining, Lodging and Sport Fishing on the Harbor in Grindstone City.

Bar & Grill: Home of the Famous Cook your Catch & Harbor view dining!

Resort: Stay in one of our harborside cabins or book a boat slip.

Fishing Charters: Captain Dennis Cook of Fin-Lander offers 30+ years experience of sport fishing.

We accept all major credit cards (Excluding American Express) | Beer and wine is available for carry out | Enjoy free wifi in our restaurant.

Thursday 11am - 11pm | Friday & Saturday - 11am - 12am | Sunday 11am - 11pm

(989) 738-7665

https://www.captainmorgansgrindstoneresort.com

3337 Pte. Aux Barques Rd. Port Austin, MI 48467

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Caseville Golf Course & Driving Range

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Caseville Golf Course is a 9 hole golf course open to the public. Family owned and operated since 1963. Caseville Golf Course measures 2810 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 119 .

(989) 856-2613

casevillegolfcourse@gmail.com

5848 Griggs Rd. Caseville, MI 48725

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Duggan's Campground

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A great place to camp! Located between Port Austin and Caseville on the shores of Lake Huron. Family owned and operated since 1979.

(989) 738-5160

dugganscampground@comcast.net

2941 Port Austin Rd. Port Austin, MI 48467

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Fin-lander Fishing Charters

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With over 30 years of fishing experience, Captain Dennis has many successful charters and tournament wins under his belt.

Our goal is to provide thrilling sport fishing action with a laid back attitude. Enjoy the benefits of the Captain’s knowledge of tackle and fish species. The boat has been completely customized to maximize your fishing experience.

We accommodate anglers of all skill levels and take pride in helping customers enjoy the ultimate Great Lakes fishing experience. Captain Dennis enjoys teaching, your skill level does not impact our ability to put you on the fish.

Kids of all ages are welcome on the boat. Fin-Lander encourages families to bring their young anglers out on the water. We want them to learn and be part of the action.

(810) 404-1875

cookdc@avci.net

3337 Pte. Aux Barques Rd. Port Austin, MI 48467

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Huron County Nature Center

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With trails open year-round (dawn to dusk) and free to the public, the Nature Center is located in Michigan's Thumb, in between the shoreline towns of Caseville and Port Austin.

We also offer learning programs throughout the season. Follow us on facebook for more.

Take M-25 to Oak Beach and turn south on Oak Beach Road. Loosemore Road will be on your left, turn down Loosemore and the Nature Center will be on the left about 1/4 mile down.

Our GPS coordinates are:

Latitude: 43.993405 Longitude: -83.119925

(989) 551-8400

3336 Loosemore Road Port Austin, Michigan

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Knoblock Riding Stable

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Knoblock Riding Stable offers trail and pony rides to all of Port Austin, MI. We offer safe rides at affordable rates. We welcome beginners to seasoned riders. We guarantee customer satisfaction. Follow us on facebook!

Trail rides for children ages 8 and up

Pony rides for smaller children

Hourly rentals

The trail is about 3 1/2 miles and takes about an hour.

Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Memorial Day - Labor Day on weekends and daily June - September

(989) 738-7228

1075 Hunter Rd. Port Austin, MI 48467

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Kooky Golf

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This miniature golf course located in Port Austin, MI has 19 holes for you to enjoy.

The bonus 19th hole gives you points off your scorecard. And a possibility to win a free game.

(989) 738-8612

lakevista168@yahoo.com

275 W. Spring St. Port Austin, MI 48467

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PAK'S Backyard Cafe & Beer Garden

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Waterfront dining & drinks on our huge patio!

PAK’s Backyard Cafe & Beer Garden is a one of a kind destination for the community and visitors to gather to eat quality food, drink craft beer, play and engage socially in a unique and thoughtful setting.

(989) 341-3350

paksbackyard@gmail.com

119 E. Spring Street Port Austin

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Pilates Revolution Fitness Studio

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Stott Pilates is a style of Pilates developed by Moira Stott-Merrithew based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates. Stott Pilates uses our modern knowledge of how the body works to develop exercises that are safe for our bodies and more effective in helping us reach our health and fitness goals.

(989) 551-6271

j_loegel@yahoo.com

73 W. Spring St. Port Austin, MI 48467

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Port Austin Conservation Club

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We are a 150 member group dedicated to helping conserve natural resources and hosting local events.

(989) 738-8843

895 Pte Aux Barques Port Austin, MI 48467

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Port Austin History Center

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Historical artifacts and displays; special programs; gift shop.

*Hours: April & May: Saturday & Sunday 1-4 | June-August: open daily 1-4 | September & October Saturday & Sunday 1-4 | November-March: closed, however special events and appointments may be arranged.

(989) 551-5532

portaustinhistorycenter@gmail.com

1424 Pointe Aux Barques Port Austin, MI 48467

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Port Austin Kayak & Bike

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Explore the stunning shoreline of Lake Huron with kayak or stand-up paddleboard rental. Or pick up a bike rental and explore Port Austin.

Get a little retail therapy and explore our extensive line of clothing and shoes.

Pick up a lunch to take with you on your adventure or relax with a drink and dinner on the patio when you return.

We'd love to have you spend the day with us!

(989) 550-6651

ptaustinkayak@gmail.com

119 E. Spring Street Port Austin MI

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Port Austin Marina

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Located on Bird Creek in the Port Austin Kayak complex, Port Austin Marina provides seasonal or daily boat slip rentals just steps away from food, shopping & entertainment.

Seasonal or daily boat slip rental on Bird Creek in Port Austin Michigan

(989) 550-6651

ptaustinkayak@gmail.com

119 E. Spring Street, Port Austin, MI 48467

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Port Austin Reef Light Association

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The Port Austin Reef Light is a lighthouse off the shore of Lake Huron, about 2.5 miles north of Port Austin. Sitting on a rocky reef, which is just north of the tip of the Thumb and a real hazard to navigation, the Reef Light warns boaters of the shallow water.

(989) 738-6555

8265 N. Van Dyke Rd. Port Austin, MI 48467

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Tip-A-Thumb Canoe Rental

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Located at Pinnebog River Bridge on M-25, canoe or kayak throught the beautiful Port Crescent State Park on Pinnebog River to the sunny sandy beaches of Lake Huron.

(989) 738-7656

2471 Port Austin Port Austin, MI 48467

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Veteran's Waterfront Park & Break Wall

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Veteran's Waterfront park includes the Veteran's Memorial, lawns, a lovely sandy beach, multiple sculptures, a new play structure and a pavilion which can be rented.

The breakwall is just under 1/2 mile long.

(989) 738-5199

98-158 W Spring St, Port Austin, MI 48467

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