Van Ettan Lake
©maria laitan

It’s amazing how many people love Oscoda.

We have groups on facebook dedicated to the love of the little northern town. I read a blog on Pure Michigan by a guest poster who names Oscoda as on of her favorite places in Michigan.

I always wonder how the residents feel with us summer and some winter vacationers flocking to their hometown.

A part of me thinks it might be pretty cool to see the throngs of people come through but when you are trying to just have some peace and quiet time in maybe your favorite spot, do the ‘tourists’ become a pain?

I use the word tourist loosely because I’m sure a lot of people, myself included, have been visiting for a very long time. Possibly a tradition that started with their parents, grandparents or maybe even further back.

I’m an only child and sometimes I don’t like sharing. I wonder if I’d want to share my quiet, quaint town with others.

foote pond overlook ©maria laitan

Seriously though, what’s not to love? It’s not overrated like East Tawas tends to be. The beach is shared by families and pets alike. It’s laid back and you don’t have to worry about hiding your coolers on the beach. Sure there are no animal shaped slides that smell like pee (c’mon you know what I’m talking about if you’ve played in Tawas right?) but there’s a clean bath house and a grass area with shade trees with a view of the lake. It’s not highly overcrowded and it seriously stretches for miles.

Is it a wonder this is where I’m going to look for a home away from home? Besides Hawaii, I’m truly happy there.