St. Clair

Missy Campau of Missy's Kayak Connection in Port Huron loves the Island Loop and paddles it as often as she can.

Play hard or play it safe, St. Clair County has a trail for you

There's no need to travel abroad -- or even outside the county -- for some of the best hiking, biking, or kayaking trails around.

Uncountable tiles make up the exterior of Wally the fish.
Fish of a thousand tiles represents Blue Water communities

A Fish Out of Water is a permanent addition to the grounds by the St. Clair harbor. Wally the Fish began as a challenge to create a public work of art that was representative of 'community.'

Alex Cook, Avery Schwartz and Leo Minor will create a work of art on the boxtop.
How art breaks down barriers and builds up communities

When Riverside East High School student classrooms moved from St. Clair to Marine City, people were leery of allowing the “alternative students” become a part of Marine City High. Now they are a valued part of the community.

Stacey Stackpoole and Kevin Meyers of the Blue Water Inn
Sample the flavors of St. Clair County at Strolling Taste Fest

Good restaurants are key to building a vibrant community. Get to know the region's food scene at a one-night-only Taste Fest.

CoA Executive Director Scott Crawford
Why St. Clair County is a great place to grow old

How the Council on Aging makes it easier for people to age in place.

Ships come past the Great Lakes Maritime Center. (Photo by Jeri Packer)
Three Great Lakes ships to watch for on the St. Clair River

Frank Frisk (a.k.a. Freighter Frank) cooked his way into a career aboard many of the grand ships that still pass by communities along the lake and river today. Get to know three of his favorite freighters.  

Elite Feet, a small shoe store in downtown Port Huron, will be hosting  a breakout session at the CEC conference.in October
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities aims to jump-start Port Huron’s economy

Help for entrepreneurs is on its way at the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference in the downtown shops of Port Huron. 

Frank Frisk donated items to the Maritime Center for the exhibit
Discover the secrets of seafaring on the St. Clair River with ‘Freighter Frank’

Vessels move through the St. Clair River are visible to all, but worlds unto themselves. Frank Frisk, affectionately called Freighter Frank, opens up the seafaring world for the curious through his comprehensive website and speaking engagements.  

The SC4 Fieldhouse will officially celebrate its grand opening Oct. 3.
New athletic fieldhouse to open in downtown Port Huron

While students at St. Clair Community College started their fall semester this past Aug. 22, they'll have to wait just a few weeks longer for their brand new fieldhouse to open.

Barista Justin Comer demonstrates how they roast the beans right in the shop.
Where St. Clair County wakes up to smell the coffee

Coffee and beer choices alike are expanding in St. Clair County. So are coffee and beer “snobs.” There are five unique, homegrown coffee klatches in St. Clair County not part of the big box types.

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