A bright Sunday, with room to roam

Au Gres, MI · March 29, 2026

Happy Sunday — if you’ve been waiting for a mild day to get outside, this might be it, with plenty of time to linger along the water or take a short drive for something different.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Campground upgrades headed into spring

    Au Gres’ riverside campground and cabin upgrades, backed in part by a state grant, are slated to be ready for the upcoming camping season. Expect more full hook-up sites and accessible options as warm-weather visitors start to roll in.

  • Riverside Park improvements continue to pay off

    Years of work reshaping the former state harbor into Riverside Park are still bringing benefits: better public access to the riverfront, improved stormwater handling, and a more inviting stop for boaters and day-trippers headed up and down the bay.

  • Regional programs eye 2026 summer crowds

    From the Iosco County Fair planning for late July to coastal tourism prep along U.S.-23, nearby communities are tuning up their summer calendars. That activity should spill over into local traffic, seasonal hiring, and weekend visitors through town.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 63°F · Low 48°F

    Mild and mostly sunny, with a light east wind — good driving and walking weather. It’s a solid day for yard work, a cemetery visit, or a slow lap along the river before the week crowds your schedule again.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Sunday Service & Fellowship Local churches and congregations, various locations Morning services, typically 9:00–11:30 AM From Au Gres to Standish and Omer, Sunday services offer a quiet reset before the workweek, many with coffee hours or potlucks where you can actually catch up with neighbors.

  • Tawas City: Waterfront Stroll & Coffee Downtown Tawas Bay waterfront and Newman Street Best between 10:00 AM–2:00 PM A half-hour drive gets you a bayfront walk, open shops, and cozy coffee spots — a low-key way to enjoy the sunshine without committing to an all-day trip.

  • East Tawas: Sunday Matinee at the Cinema Downtown movie theater, near US-23 Early afternoon showings (around 1:00–4:00 PM) If you’ve had your fill of fresh air, a matinee in East Tawas is an easy option for families and couples looking for something structured but simple.

  • Standish: Casual Dinner Out Local diners and family restaurants along M-61 and US-23 4:00–8:00 PM Take advantage of lighter Sunday traffic for a relaxed dinner just down the road, whether you’re chasing fried perch, a burger, or a slice of pie you didn’t have to bake.

  • Oscoda: Evening Beach Walk Oscoda Beach Park, end of US-23 north Around sunset, roughly 7:30 PM For those willing to drive a bit farther, a calm walk along the sand with layered clothing makes for a quiet close to the weekend and a reminder that summer isn’t as far away as it feels.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Au Gres Riverfront Boardwalk The riverfront boardwalk traces a short, easy path where you can hear more gulls than traffic, connecting everyday life to the water that shaped the town. Look closely at the shoreline plantings and drainage cuts: they’re part of a subtle stormwater system designed to keep runoff out of the river while keeping your shoes dry after a hard rain.

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