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Sanilac Economic Alliance - Sanilac County Tourism
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We have collected information and web links related to the area and combined them here with photos we took and video clips from the show in what we hope will be a helpful guide as you plan your trip. Feel free to select only one or two activities per day according to your family’s interests. For assistance or for more information, call Sanilac County - (989) 635-6000 Have fun!
Special thanks for contributions to this episode:
Port Sanilac DDA
Erin McDaid-Kelly - DDA Coordinator

Sanilac Economic Alliance
Jim Rutkowski - CEO

Port Sanilac Marina
Chester Kolascz
Sarah Kolascz - Marketing
Sanilac County Parks
Rob Woods
Arthur Severance
Greg & Josh Alexander
Jim Bowerman
John Stefan - Forrester Park Manager
Cheri & Mike Titus - Lexington Park Manager & Groundskeeper


Marlette Chamber of Commerce
Sarah Kady
Port Sanilac Farmers' Market
Caroline Goetze

Antique Boating Society
Jack Warren - Commodore Michigan Chapter

Uri's Waterfront Dining & Spirits
Shelly Hassler - Owner/Manager
Sean O'Rourke - Chef
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Sanilac County Lexington Park
  This 27-acre parcel is located three miles north of Lexington along M-25 and features a picnic area, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground equipment, restroom and showers, pavilion and horseshoes. Scenic wooden bridge connects north and south portions of the park. Pavilions, 42 sites, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, playground equipment, restrooms.
3885 Lakeshore Rd. (M-25), (3 Miles North of Lexington) Phone: 810-359-7473, Call to reserve for large groups
» Lexington Park
Port Sanilac
  With a population of less than 700, this village was originally a lumberjack settlement on the shore of Lake Huron named "Bark Shanty." Port Sanilac is a sesquicentennial treasure just waiting to be discovered.
» Port Sanilac
Some of the most exciting shipwreck diving in the Great Lakes is found in the 163 square mile Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve in Lake Huron.
» Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve
The Port Sanilac Farmers' Market is a strict "producers" market. This means that all goods must be made or grown within Sanilac, Huron, or Tuscola County. No vegetables or finished products can be trucked in. This guarantees that the items you buy at the market are truly "local".
When: Every Friday May 28 - October 15, Every Saturday July 17th - September 4th
Where: North of Port Sanilac Firehall on M-25
Time: 2 pm - 7 pm

» Port Sanilac Farmers' Market
» Uri's Waterfront Dining & Spirits
» Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show
Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge is a full service public dockage facility.  Offering all kinds of amenities, the Port Sanilac public docks are a premier destination for boaters on Lake Huron.  The Port Sanilac Harbor Commission are gracious hosts to each of the boaters who visit Port Sanilac
» Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge
The Port Sanilac Marina is a full-service marina offering everything from boat sales and storage to full service and maintenance facilities.  Port Sanilac Marina offers long term dockage services.  Kayak and paddle boat rentals are also available for the day-trippers who stop at Port Sanilac.
» Port Sanilac Marina
Marlette
  Marlette is a city located in Sanilac County and known as "The Heart of the Thumb" due to its location in Michigan. It is a relatively small community, with its own 9-hole golf course, public pools and a municipal airport. Friendly merchants and wonderful gift shops provide a unique shopping experience. Only an hour away from several urban centers, including Saginaw, Detroit and Flint.
» City of Marlette
Evergreen Park
  This 68 acre parcel offers a quiet and scenic getaway in the heart of Michigan's Thumb area. Located nine miles north of M-46 along M-53, it is adjacent to the Cass River and the 23 species of fish that cohabit that waterway. Handicapped accessible camping and bathroom/shower facilities come complete with modern pull through sites, some with 50 amp service. Evergreen Park features several themed weekends. Hiking, pavilion, and playground equipment available.
4731 Van Dyke Cass City, MI 48726, Park Manager: Ed Moshier, Phone: 989-872-6600
» Evergreen Park
Forester Park
  Located 6 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25 along the scenic Lake Huron shoreline, this 68 acre facility offers 190 camping sites, a handicapped accessible shower building, a park store, picnic pavilions, a park arcade, a swimming beach along with nature trails, playground equipment, a basketball court and fishing. Hymn sings conducted weekends Memorial Day to Labor Day.
2820 N. Lakeshore Rd. Carsonville, MI 48419, Park Manager: John Stefan, Phone: 810-622-8715
» Forester Park
Delaware Park
  This 111 acre parcel is located along M-25 and features a beautiful sandy beach, nature trails, fishing trails, and hiking trails. Day use only.
14 Miles North of Port Sanilac on M-25, Park Manager: John Stefan, Phone: 810-622-8715
» Delaware Park