Outdoors

Coverage of parks, camps, trails, river and riverside activities, lake and lakeshore activities during all seasons.

Port Huron Historian turns family roots into community action

For more than a decade, David Brooks, president of Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light has helped preserve one of St. Clair County’s most iconic landmarks through volunteer work, fundraising, and hands-on restoration.

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Site readiness program helps Blue Water Area prepare for future industrial opportunities

A new site readiness program is designed to give a competitive edge in the search for industrial parks and St. Clair County is already actively seeking industrial investment.

A Legacy Rooted in St. Clair: Fred and Franklin Moore and the St. Clair Endowment Funds

The St. Clair Endowment Funds stand as a tribute to local generosity – created by and for the people of St. Clair. Over the years, these funds have touched nearly every part of community life; and behind the funds lies a story of vision, family, and enduring civic pride.

More Than Parks: Rural Towns Deliver Community Pride

11 communities across St. Clair County asked the Community Foundation to help boost their park and recreation areas.

Recreation grant aids in revitalization of once-forgotten St. Clair park

Klecha Park in St. Clair was made accessible to people of all abilities thanks to recreation grants of nearly $220,000 from the St. Clair Endowment Funds to the City of St. Clair for accessible pathways and playground surfaces.

There is a need for citizen scientists in St. Clair County: Here’s how you can become one

Residents of St. Clair County have an opportunity to become citizen scientists by participating in the Conservation Stewards Program, where students will attend classes and field trips held throughout the county, then complete a project highlighting conservation issues.

Digital rendering of the splash pad at Marine City's new community center.
New community center to break ground this fall in Marine City

Marine City was recently awarded a grant for nearly $1 million from the state of Michigan to help finance work on a new community center at the city’s previous Lions Club.

Lakeside Park's splashpad.
Where to stay cool during the summer in St. Clair County

The summer is here, and the weather is already proving so. Check out these parks, beaches, and pools in the Blue Water Area that can help you cool off and enjoy the sun in these waterfront communities.

McLaren physicians are enjoying the waterfront community for its small town charm.
McLaren Physicians choose to live in and serve the Port Huron community

Three local McLaren Port Huron physicians share why they love to live, work, and serve the Blue Water area. Whether it’s being near family, the natural resources and waterfront trails and amenities, or the delicious restaurants, Port Huron provides a close-knit community where these young professionals feel at home amidst stressful careers.

St. Clair Riverview Plaza.
The business impact of philanthropy

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County remains a leading partner, collaborator, and funder for local units of government in the towns and cities of St. Clair County.

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