Another beautiful day traveling on the water. Our next stop is Port Austin which sits at the tip of the thumb - Saginaw Bay.
Entering the harbor there are condos on the left with their own docks.
Looking back at the Port Austin Harbor Marina. Michigan has done an excellent job of "creating a marine highway along the 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. The Waterways Commission's goal is to locate harbors so that no boater will ever be more than 15 shoreline miles from safety. Currently there are over 83 harbors of refuge."
Looking over at the docks.
Park and beach area is on the other side of the marina.
Walked out on the breakwater walls where people hike, bike and fish.
We are taking advantage of everything the harbors have to offer such as walking the breakwater walls.
Showing a better view of the entrance into the harbor from Saginaw Bay.
It's nighty, night time for the gal.
Take a few moments and sit with us while we watch the sun set.........
See you in the morning sunshine.
Where the funding is derived from for the public rec sites.
Wonderful tribute to our veterans.
The helmet, gun and boots which are integral to a soldier's life is a powerful and moving piece. So many sons and now daughters we have lost in the name of liberty. So many broken hearts.
In honor of our MIAs.
Special poem.
This is a representation of a Purple Heart using flowers. Beautiful.
Looking down from the park to the bay.
Fish bike rack. How apropos!
The harbor is the hub of the town and within walking distance of restaurants, beaches and specialty shops.
Love the brick color and texture.
Above the hardware store is a gift shop. The owner and her husband own the building. She runs the hardware store and he the gift shop. I lie! It's vice versa.
1884 old bank buildingis listed as a National Historic Site. Once again look how the green painted wood doors and windows along with the green awnings makes this building standout and get noticed.
Enlarge the article to read a funny story regarding a moonshine raid during prohibition.
The last Indian in Huron County -107 yr old Indian Dave. He looks great! Oh the stories he must have shared over the years.
Brrr.....we rented bikes to see if we could find the natural stone arch but couldn't get close enough to it without trespassing.
1st floor bar area.
Upstairs dining.
So many doors on second floors. Let's hope this one has steps once you step outside.
Steep steps. The building is said to be haunted by a friendly a woman and a young son. While using the restrooms downstairs I heard footsteps above me. One was fast as that of a young child. Once back upstairs I looked around to see if I could find any kids. There were none, hmm.
We enjoyed our first dining experience there and decided to spend our anniversary dinner there the next evening. Our taste buds enjoyed our second meal with them as well.
This is our first bottle of wine with a screw top that we liked.
Has an Irish heritage.
United Protestant Church was originally a Baptist church when it was built in 1884. Once again I had the Irish luck of running into someone who had the keys to let me in. The woman told me the summer is their busy season for the town and we can understand why.
There is beauty in simplicity.
Side windows.
Was able to catch the colors just right.
Rental cabins. What fun to get a group together to enjoy this charming area along with the beaches!
Sunshine on canvas!
Jane, this is your new gate door. Well, if you had a fence. Very unique.
The sculpture sits on Main Street. Water flows out of the top of the umbrella.
Ahh, a soda shop countertop in one of the stores. I'll have a chocolate malt, please.
A carriage ride!
Bought a paper to read over breakfast. Pa-lease Indian fans, really?
They had a HUGE farmers market.
It's that time of day again.
Good Night Port Austin. We've had a fabulous time!
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