It's key to understand the history of Michigan! While touring the Sanilac petroglyphs I was able to…read morefind so much history that I didn't even think of. When you enter the historic space, you have the opportunity to listen to a auditory history from one of the park guides. You're able to walk up to the petroglyphs due to historical vandals removing the petroglyphs. You aren't able to touch them, but you have to stand behind a road barrier. It is an enclosed space. However, I would always check the park website because it may depend on if it's open. You also have the opportunity to learn more about indigenous culture. This is something I would definitely check out if you're in the area. DNR staff were absolutely and I think it is a very rewarding experience

The only reason i wouldn't give this 5 stars is because our state government actually locks the…read morepetroglyphs under a screened in area, and then doesn't have the cash to allow someone to protect them. So they were inaccessible when I visited. The Petroglyphs were a small area, but there are acres and acres of beautiful trails, suitable for biking or walking. I brought my bike, but it was a bit muddy, so I walked it instead. Native Americans created this unusual artwork 300 to 1000 years ago while they participated in spiritual rituals designed to influence the events in the natural world. The petroglyphs are the remnants of the ancient Woodland tribes that once occupied this area. There are tons of interesting trees, that had faces and spirits to them. Took tons of pictures, and could really feel a presence in these woods. You won't get it unless you go. So do it.

Biggest scoop of ice cream ever! Great ice cream, little area to sit and get to it! Fun music…read moreplaying and a general low key vibe. Honestly we shared this... it's a meal for one for sure! Definitely will be back when we return.

After a three hour kayak trip to Turnip Rock, we were desperate for some ice cream to refuel. We…read moreheard about the large scoops of homemade ice cream at Grindstone General Store and headed over immediately. When we arrived, we saw a huge line out the door, with cars parked all along the road down probably around a quarter mile. That seemed promising! As you enter building, you snake through some of the eclectic goods the store sells - things like custom made chess sets, cute cartoon character and fish shaped soaps, etc. It looks like all of the good being sold are local or at least from Michigan. You'll have plenty of time to browse, since it takes almost 30 minutes from setting foot in the shop to actually reaching the front of the line. It's actually overall pretty well organized. There are two doors on the exterior of the store, but they removed the outside handle on one of the doors so it can only be used as an exit. The shop mainly serves Stroh's ice cream, but they have a tub or two of Guernsey Dairy, and a freezer of ten home made flavors. Of course, we had to get the homemade ice cream only. Please note that the owner can be kind of gruff - before you get to the counter, make sure to know exactly what cone, size, and flavors you want. I don't think they offer any samples. Two Scoops in a Cup ($4.25 first scoop, $2.25 second) - They certainly aren't lying about having giant scoops of ice cream! They actually have a display up showing that a scoop is softball sized with a 14oz volume. That's basically like a pint by itself. We decided to get two flavors in a cup: Horchata and Black Raspberry Bugaboo. The horchata is rich, creamy and filled with vanilla and cinnamon. The ice cream is premium (but I wouldn't say it's super premium) with generally low overrun and higher butterfat, giving a delicious creamy mouthfeel. The sweetness is perfect for ice cream - it's sweet but not achingly so. There are a small amount of ice crystals that formed around some of the cinnamon, but it was only a very small amount and not detrimental enough for me to drop my score. (5/5) The Black Raspberry Bugaboo tastes very artificial. It takes the flavor of raspberry and amps it up to 300% so that it's very sweet with a heavy artificial tart flavor. It's studded with chocolate cups that are filled with maraschino cherry type of flavor as well, and mixed with ribbons of Hershey's chocolate fudge. Not my favorite flavor of ice cream (I was expecting this to be natural raspberry), but I can see it appealing to some. (3/5) There's a choice of sugar cone, waffle cone ($1.25 up charge), or plastic cup. We opted for the cup for two reasons: the sugar cone doesn't look like it can contain the amount of ice cream they serve, and it looks like they get their waffle cones premade from Jagger Cone. The waffle cones come with a paper holder with a flare around to catch any ice cream drips. If you want to enjoy their homemade ice cream at home, they do sell prepacked quarts in a freezer. I wish there was an option for smaller scoops; while I managed to finish two scoops with my partner, I saw many others whose eyes were bigger than their stomachs and ended up having to throw out most of their ice cream. In fact, we saw large piles of ice cream sitting in the nearby trash can. What a waste of food. Bathrooms - Single porta potty outside Overall rating of the food this visit: 4/5

This covered bridge is beautiful. If you're in the area, you should definitely drive over it…read more(especially during the holiday season). The bridge overlooks the lake. Great location.

This is a beautiful bridge. You can walk the breezeway or drive across. If you choose to drive,…read morethere is only room for one car at a time. Max and I chose to walk. If you look at the planks holding the bridge up, you can read many love notes and I was here with names and dates. I admired one couple who came here. One was nervous because they were going to propose. The other was clueless because they had no idea why they were standing in the middle of a bridge over a waterway. I wonder where they are today. The bridge is one of those attractions that you wouldn't know about unless you did your research.

While I can only speak for our visit during their "Family Fun Day" event, we had a great time. The…read moreevent was busy, but not over-packed, and everyone we met; from vendors, to volunteers, to the townspeople; were so friendly and approachable. We had the chance to walk the property, visit inside the old buildings, and get a taste of the town's history. There were also hiking trails in the vicinity, although we didn't get an opportunity to personally walk them. We were too busy enjoying the family fun. They had local vendors selling goods; honey, syrup, veggies, flowers, crafts.... so many goodies. There was also a donation walking taco bar and popcorn; or hot dogs and ice cream from a food truck if you were hungry; and an animal show to participate in for learning and memorable experiences. We honestly had a fantastic time, I definitely recommend you swing by of you are in the area.

The museum and grounds are a wonderful yet mostly undiscovered gem in this part of Michigan. The…read morecenterpiece is the Loop Mansion, an example of Second Empire architecture, built by Dr. Loop in the 1870's. The home is restored to the Victorian era and gives the visitor an idea of what life was like in this area about 150 years ago. The rest of the museum grounds have been used to re-locate area historic buildings. There are log cabins, barns, a country store, a one-room school house, a vintage summer cottage, an old church that was once a saloon, and a railway depot. There is also the original barn, which is rented to a group operating as The Barn Theater, with plays being produced all summer long. The church is frequently used to host concerts, and is also available to rent for weddings or other social events. That isn't all that goes on here though, there are dinners and brunches held which give the visitor a glimpse into what it was like to live in this beautiful old home. There are also special event weekends, like Civil War Days, The Natives/Voyageurs/Settlers Days, and the Hunting/Fishing/Maritime Weekend. This year there will be a new building opened to the public, the Hunting and Fishing Cabin, which will celebrate the history of the local outdoor sport traditions. There will be many artifacts displayed including taxidermy. If you are in the area year round, Christmastime is when the house is decorated at its finest, and you can visit free during the community party, or buy a ticket for one of two Victorian dinner parties. The museum is open for guided tours from May 28th through September 5th in 2011. Tours are available Wed. through Sunday. Cost is only $5, $4 for seniors and $2 for children. The tour includes the mansion and all buildings in the Village. Some days the village buildings are staffed by costumed docents telling the stories that they've learned about the local area. School groups can make other arrangements for tours that accommodate their group.

Nifty 110 year old bridge that you can still drive over…read more Made of wrought iron and wood planks. Price to cross over and explore? Zero One of my favorite things to do, explore things and places that are free. That's because I'm a big cheapskate.

Hey, are you looking for something to do near the thumb? May I suggest checking out the octagon…read morebarn the largest octagon barn in North America. Our tour guide introduced us to the Purdy family and their history with this property. Our tour guides were absolutely incredible. They are a wonderful, married couple and they made us feel at home following a beautiful tour throughout the barn which you can go on multiple levels which they have different farming tools. Historically, they have a simulated kitchen and what it look like during the time they have different vehicles that were used at the time and they have a schematic of the barn in wooden form. To stand in the barn is a breathtaking experience. You also have the opportunity to walk into the families home and see how they lived during that time. This property is perfect for a field trip if you're looking to teach kids about that time as well as what it took to sustain that type of property this is a great place to check out after you have viewed the petroglyphs in the area. I highly suggest you drive down the road and check out the octagon bar.

It's a huge barn in the octagon shape, with history and story inside, some animals, we pet a horse,…read morewalked around.....the time to go is on the Flea market family days/weekend. Vendors selling things, food, apple cider, donuts, though lines are long for the fresh donuts! You can probably pick up something someone is selling on the flea market side. It's crowded, but nice to walk around, or sit and look

Best small -- all volunteer - aviation museum in America. Museum much more than just about the…read morehistory of the B52 Air Force base; it is a complete tribute to all our men in aviation uniform & history from 1903 onto the present! You can spend hours inside. I've been to museums across the country & not found displays like they have. Come and visit during (Aug?) Fly-In days - and see real airplanes while eating breakfast served by the Rotary Club

I lived at Wurtsmith AFB from 1969 to 1971 on Massachusetts Street. I was Miss Wurtsmith AFB 1971…read more I went to Oscoda High School as a Sophmore and Junior. I wanted to graduate with my class in 1972, but the military moved us elsewhere. When my brothers and sisters and I get together, we always comment on our best and favorite memories at Wurtsmith. VRussell

I am 18 years of age and don't remember a lot from my childhood but one I do remember is loving the…read morechildren's museum. I really wanted to celebrate my 18th there because i knew it would bring back happy memorie. but didn't want it to be weird at my grown age. One day I hope to go back and play in that water table. I would truly do anything to be a kid and play there. I hope I get married there. nothing would bring me more joy.

Wonderful place to play! Took my granddaughter to play when she was in Michigan visiting. It was…read morefun to watch her experience everything. The staff was friendly and helpful. There were a few items that needed some updating and repair like the noses for the eyeglasses, the heart area, and the wooden cars and racetrack. Other than that there was still a wide variety of things for kiddos of all ages to do. Large open areas that promote running around and a huge lazy river, water table to play in. A very inexpensive way to spend a few hours!