Discover US-23: The Huron Shores Heritage Route

Negwegon State Park

View from the New Presque Isle Light

North Central State Trail

Grecian (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

Defiance (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

Monohansett (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

Riverfront Park in Au Gres

Czaika's Blueberry Farm

Sun, Sand & Fun at the Tip of the Mitt

Colonial Michilimackinac

Standish Historic Depot & Welcome Center

Harrisville Harbor (courtesy Marcia Simmons)

Icy Beauty on Lake Huron near Greenbush - courtesy of Michael Kahn

EB Allen in 100 ft of water

Icy Beauty on Lake Huron near Greenbush - courtesy of Michael Kahn

Charity Island Light

Lake Huron Beach

Ocqueoc Falls

Tall Ship in Alpena

Tawas Point Light

Norway Ridge Pathway

Shore to Shore Trail - Michigan Trail Riders Association

Ocqueoc Falls

Swans on the Sunrise Coast

Catching the Sunrise (courtesy of Tom Wdowik)

Lake Huron near Oscoda

Mackinac Bridge

Picnic on Lake Huron

Sturgeon Point Light

Mackinac Bridge

40 Mile Point Lighthouse

Alpena Township Nature Preserve

Trumpeter Swans (courtesy Michigan Sea Grant)

Fishing on Lake Huron (courtesy Michigan Sea Grant)

Cheboygan Crib Light

Huron Shores Heritage Route: Pathway to the Sunrise Coast!

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October 9-12, 2015

A 200-mile route long event....

There's More to See on 23! Chart your own course on a voyage of discovery based on your own area of interest - whether it be hiking, ARTrail gallery tours, bird watching, color tours, the Wine & Hops Trail, history, maritime, lighthouses, or many other things! Discover over 1,500 things to see and do along the Lake Huron coast.

Shipwreck Alley: Underwater archaeologists from the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary share their thoughts and stories about one of the largest underwater collections of shipwrecks in the world: Shipwreck Alley.

The Spirit of Ocqueoc Falls: Rustic Ocqueoc Falls. Come swim in the falls. Kayak. Canoe. Camp. Fish. Enjoy the natural beauty found along one of our nation's most picturesque byways.

Historic Mill Creek

Explore Michigan's 18th century history while having fun at the same time. Enjoy the zip line and hike across the Forest Canopy Bridge. Climb the tower to take in bird's eye views of Mackinac Island, the majestic Mackinac Bridge, and Michigan's upper peninsula.

Tuttle Marsh

A wetland complex between Oscoda and the Tawas Bay area, Tuttle Marsh is a place where water birds abound. Herons, bitterns and many shore birds make this marsh their home. Bring your cameras because you won't want to miss this birding dream!

Partners in video production include US 23 Management Council, Michigan DNR, Michigan DEQ, Michigan Sea Grant, MDOT, NOAA, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Mackinac State Historic Parks, AuSable Valley Audubon Society, Bon Ami Filmworks, and Brian Belanger Productions.

Tourism ideas along the coast:

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