by Team Oscoda | Jan 6, 2026 | Explore, Family, General News, Trails, Winter
Now is the time for a winter escape to Oscoda. The same trails we love to explore in the summer transform to a winter wonderland this time of the year. Whether you like to get out for some crisp, fresh air for a little stroll, want to get the heart rate up a bit on XC...
by Team Oscoda | Dec 28, 2025 | Explore, General News, ORV Trails, Trails, Winter
Imagine this…the morning sun wakes you, instead of your obnoxious alarm clock, you have ample time to take in the morning snuggled up with a cup of coffee. A day of possibility lies before you. Fresh snow has fallen on the branches of majestic pines all around you,...
by Cassandra Lybrink | Dec 10, 2025 | Culture, Explore, Water
Oscoda area holds six impressive hydroelectric dams Photo courtesy of Shannone Bondie William A. and James B. Foote are best known as the founders of Consumers Energy — at first called Consumers Power Company — but near Oscoda, the brothers are more commonly...
by Cassandra Lybrink | Dec 10, 2025 | Culture, Explore, Family, Trails
Lumberman’s Monument honors those who developed Oscoda Lumberman’s Monument photo courtesy of Shannone Bondie Why are lumbermen so often discussed in Oscoda? The profession played an essential role in the development and growth of Iosco County, and left...
by Cassandra Lybrink | Nov 26, 2025 | Culture, Explore, General News
Photo courtesy of Shannone Bondie Oscoda, while technically an unincorporated community, has an interesting history. The region straddles Au Sable Township and Oscoda Township in Iosco County, and includes the mouth of the Au Sable River and shoreline along Lake...
by Cassandra Lybrink | Oct 20, 2025 | Culture, Explore, Family, General News
Does Oscoda, Michigan have a downtown? A Guide to Shops and Eateries If you’re wondering whether Oscoda has shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars to keep you occupied during your visit, you’ll be pleased to learn the area’s downtown district is...