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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 the Oscoda Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-877-8OSCODA Have fun! | |||
| Episode: 8056HD "Our Favorite Hikes" part 1 One of the best ways to see Michigan’s Sunrise Coast is on foot, whether you want to tour the National Forest, take a day hike along one of the most scenic rivers in the world, stroll along a beach with your children or go backpacking along a stretch of the Lake Huron Trail. We will show you all of our favorites along the “Sunrise Coast." Episode: 8057HD "Our Favorite Hikes" part 2 We continue our favorite Hikes with more miles of backpacking and day trip trails that reach as far as you desire to travel on foot into the Huron Manistee National Forest woods, where an excellent system of shelters and tent sites offer backpackers plenty of possibilities for exploration. Step away from the paved roads and onto the trail and you’ll soon find plenty of quiet and solitude as well as deer, eagles and loons. |
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| Oscoda was close to all the trails we would be hiking and had all the amenities to make our stay comfortable. There are plenty of great cabins and motels to choose from when you’re not camping in the woods and there is nothing better than having a nice warm place to stay after a cold wet night in the woods. » Oscoda Area Convention & Visitors Bureau » Area Lodging |
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  Negwegon State Park |
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| Negwegon State Park is a rustic, undeveloped area open for hunting, walk-in camping and hiking. The terrain is a mixture of low land areas, with small ridges, to mature pine forest, with some hardwoods and aspen forest, with some pockets of open meadows mixed in. Negwegon hosts a beautiful undeveloped sandy beach on Lake Huron. Please use caution when visiting Negwegon as the roads into the park are often so sandy that a four-wheel drive vehicle is needed. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trails or off-road. » Negwegon State Park [Michigan DNR] » Negwegon State Park Map [Michigan DNR]  972 KB» Negwegon State Park Backcountry Guide [Michigan DNR] 274 KB |
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| Highbanks Trail |
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| The Highbanks Trail System is a scenic back-country linear trail system with views of the AuSable River Valley. From the high bluffs of the south shore of the AuSable River, many species of plants, animals and songbrids may be viewed in their natural setting. The trail system offers excellent opportunities to experience and enjoy nature. » Highbanks River Trail [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » Highbanks Hiking & Ski Trail System - Map [USDA Forest Service] 81 KB» Highbanks Trail - Info [USDA Forest Service] 1.12 MB |
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 Iargo Springs |
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| Lying off of River Road National Scenic Byway, Iargo Springs provides a panoramic view of the Au Sable River. Used as a drinking water source since pre-settlement times, dams were constructed on the springs by early loggers before the turn of the century. The dams were useful in diverting water to the logging camps nearby. The site was renovated in 1991. Steps were added and boardwalks along the springs, as well as the dams being rebuilt. » Iargo Springs [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » Iargo Springs - Info [USDA Forest Service] 54 KB» River Road Scenic Byway [Oscoda CVB] |
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 Canoers' Memorial Monument |
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| Canoers' Memorial honors those that have paddled and those that continue to paddle these flowing waters. Access to Highbanks Trail during summer months is available at this site. » Canoers' Memorial [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » AuSable Canoe Marathon » MCRA Canoer's Memorial Monument - History » Oscoda Press News Story |
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 Lumberman's Monument |
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| Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center interprets the area’s colorful lumbering past. The 14-foot Lumberman’s Monument stands on a high bank with the Au Sable River providing a scenic backdrop. Learn about the industry that helped develop northern Michigan and the men who cut the timber that helped build a nation. Climb through a log jam, use a peavey, cut a wooden cookie with a cross-cut saw, and learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays. » Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - Info [USDA Forest Service] 61 KB» Lumberman's Monument - Map 57 KB» Lumberman's Monument - Auto Tour [Michigan DNR] 70 KB |
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 AuSable River Primitive Camping |
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| Ausable River Primitive Camping is not a physical campground located at one location. A series of 102 individually designated single-family campsites are located on a 55-mile stretch of the Ausable River shoreline and bluffs within Alcona and Iosco Counties, from 4001 Bridge to Oscoda. » AuSable River Primitive Camping [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » AuSable River Camping [Recreation.gov] » AuSable River Primitive Camping - Info [USDA Forest Service] 79 KB |
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 Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area |
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| Hoist Lake foot travel area encompasses almost 10,000 acres of pine, aspen and hardwood forest. There are 19 miles of looped trail. Hiking trails and back-country skiing are permitted; however, there are no groomed trails. Cross country skiing ranges from moderate to more difficult/most difficult due to length of trails. Hiking ranges from moderate to more difficult/most difficult. Hunting and fishing are permitted in season. » Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » Hoist Lakes Trail System - Map [USDA Forest Service] 105 KB |
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| Eagle Run Pathway |
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| This trail runs along the south shore of the Lower Au Sable River. Eagle Run provides a loop trail system for hiking and cross-country skiing. Scenic views of the Au Sable River and a quiet, remote setting allow visitors to experience nature first hand. The trails are maintained with the support of volunteers. » Eagle Run Pathway [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » Eagle Run Pathway - Info [USDA Forest Service] 962 KB» Eagle Run Pathway - Map 347 KB |
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| Reid Lake Foot Travel Area |
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| Reid Lake Area is a little over 3,000 acres in size. The forest in the area is primarily hardwoods and creates a small, remote, lake environment. The lake is a small, 13-acres, with a variety of fish. Twelve miles of gently rolling trail will lead you around Reid lake. The trails are open for back-country skiing in the winter, and are not groomed. Difficulty on the trails ranges from easy to more difficult. » Reid Lake Foot Travel Area [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » Reid Lake Foot Travel - Info [USDA Forest Service] 962 KB» Reid Lake Foot Travel Area - Map [USDA Forest Service] 122 KB |
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| Corsair Trail |
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| Corsair Trail has 28.3 miles of one-way trail that varies from gently rolling, easy terrain to somewhat hilly, most difficult terrain. The trails may be hiked anytime during the snow-free periods. The trails are marked with blue diamond-shaped confidence markers. » Corsair Trail System [Huron-Manistee National Forests] » Corsair Trail System - Info [USDA Forest Service] 915 KB» Corsair Trail System - Map [USDA Forest Service] 81 KB |
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