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Most of our campers bring their RVs to Huron County Parks. But that doesn’t mean the art of camp-cooking has to be lost. There are various methods of cooking food while camping out, even if you have the conveniences of an RV kitchen. Camp-cooking can be done in a fast and easy way, as well as …
The Huron County Parks are accepting applications and resumes for Seasonal Park Managers for the 2015 Camping Season. This opportunity involves assisting campground customers as necessary, directing part-time maintenance staff and utilizing a computer. You must have the desire to enjoy living at one of our great County Parks and possess good communication and customer …
The village of Sebewaing is an incorporated portion of the Michigan Thumb, with 1,759 citizens of Sebewaing Township in Huron County. Following the statistics compiled by the U.S. Cencus Bureau during and before the 2010 census, Sebewaing’s land area is 1.58 square miles, and its water area is .13 square miles, for a total of …
Huron County, Michigan has 33,118 citizens as of the 2010 census. The county seat is the city of Bad Axe. Situated in the northern part of what’s called the “Thumb of Michigan”, Huron County is a peninsula with Sagninaw Bay and Lake Huron on three sides. There is almost 100 miles of coastline in the …
Camping is like driving on the road. It’s very important to remember to share. Share the road with bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. In like manner, share the wilderness with those who live there all the time: wildlife. Camping out in the wild is a wonderful experience, but responsible camping is very important. Not encroaching of …
One of the health hazards of camping, especially in the summertime, is lack of water: dehydration. This is an often overlooked yet very serious condition that we all should remain aware of and look out for, both in ourselves and our fellow campers. Dehydration is a medical condition that occurs when the body does not …
Here’s some fun ideas for ways to pass the time on the way to, and while, camping. Some of these games are for just a few players, some require larger groups. Have fun! Auto A-B-C’s: Before arriving at your campsite, a long, sometimes boring ride may be involved. This game provides the kids with a fun …
What ever tastes better than food cooked over a campfire, and eaten under the stars? This wonderful experience is well worth the extra bit of planning, time, and patience it requires. Here are some tips and tricks for creating treats on the trail: Ice Chest Advice Get ice in blocks, it stays frozen longer than …
Looking at the big picture of it, camping is a simple, even minimalist enterprise. Camping can be said to consist of simply getting used to residing outside instead of inside. Despite its apparent simplicity, camping does have several ways and means to make the experience more fun, more efficient and safer. The centerpiece of the …
The Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is in the top ten of oldest lighthouses in the state of Michigan. The lighthouse continues to be in active service. It has been remotely controlled by the United States Coast Guard since 2003.In French, “Pointe aux Barques” translates as “Point of Small Boats”. This refers to the very shallow …
Over the years we have found that often times the best management personnel tend to come from our most loyal campers. Huron County Parks is currently looking to fill seasonal positions at some of the parks in the Huron County Parks system. If you are interested, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. All …
Reservations officially opened to the general public on December 16 and we thank everyone who have already made their reservations for the 2014 season. Currently there is a minimum requirement of 18-or-more nights to book during the Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville. The decision to require a minimum stay was made because the parks are completely …
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