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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 Tawas Bay Tourist & Convention Bureau - 877.TO.TAWAS Have fun! | |||
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| Tawas, Michigan October 2008 |
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| » Tawas Point State Park (34 photos) |
» Canoe Trip (20 photos) |
» Driftboat Trip (16 photos) |
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| Special thanks for contributions to this episode: | |
| Tawas Bay Tourist & Convention Bureau Heidi Dewald - Tawas Bay TCB Board Member Tracie Newenhouse - Tawas Bay Beach Resort Joe & Pam Brinn - Thunder Roads Magazine of Michigan Don Bowman - Surfside Motel & Marina |
Brant Mc Donald - Paradise Beach Resort Gene Kirvan - Calypso Sportfishing Charters Chris Millard - friend of Tawas Bay TCB Oscoda Canoe Rentals |
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 Corsair Hiking Trail |
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| Near Tawas City, the Corsair Ski Trails are nestled in the beautiful Silver Valley area, surrounded by the 120,000 acre Huron National Forest. The Corsair system is one of the largest groomed trail networks in Michigan. The 56 kilometers of interconnecting trails cross forest and meadows, hills and valleys. They take you through sunny open vistas, into hushed stands of sweet-smelling fir and towering hardwoods, and along the edge of winding ice-locked streams. The Corsair Trail Council operates and maintains the Corsair Skiing and Hiking Trail and the Highbanks Trails (both are located in the Huron National Forest). » Huron National Forest - Corsair Trail Map » Huron National Forest - Corsair Trail Info |
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 Iargo Springs |
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| Located on the River Road Scenic Byway, this site, considered a holy place by native Americans, offers a breathtaking view of the AuSable River Valley from a 30' high observation deck. For the adventurous, walk down 294 steps and enter a mystical place where underground springs come together and form cold water streams. Walk along the elevated boardwalk and enjoy the serenity. » Huron National Forest - Iargo Springs Info » |
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 Canoeing the AuSable |
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| The AuSable River and inner lakes of the Oscoda area provide one of the most diverse and beautiful views in the world for canoeing and kayaking or just floating along on a tube and enjoying nature and its surrounding. High banks, endless forests, meadows covered with wildflowers, and wild animals such as Deer, and Bald Eagles, in their native environment allow for a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing get-away. » Tawas Bay CVB Canoeing Page » Huron National Forest AuSable River » Huron National Forest - AuSable River Map » Oscoda Canoe Rental » AuSable River Canoe Marathon |
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 Lumbermen's Monument |
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| The Lumberman’s Monument was erected in 1931
as a lasting memorial to the lumbermen that harvested
Michigan’s giant white pine. A 14 foot bronze statue
overlooks the beautiful Au Sable River. The three
figures represent various stages of the historic lumbering
operation. In the center, the timber cruiser holds a
compass, to his left, a sawyer holds an ax and cross-cut
saw. On the right, is the river rat using a peavey. » Huron National Forest - Lumberman's Monument Info » Huron National Forest - Lumberman's Monument Map » Huron National Forest - Lumberman's Monument Visitors Center |
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 Drift Boat Fishing |
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| Fishing the beautiful waters of Lake
Huron during the summer season -
June through September.
Fishing the Mighty Ausable River in
the spring, mid March to May and the
fall - October to December. The Calypso II is a spacious very well
equipped 27 foot twin engine Sea Ray
Amberjack; selected for it's superior stability,
to enhance your overall fishing experience.
The electronics on board are state of the art
and the lure selection is incredible. » Calypso Sportfishing Charters |
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 Eagle's Nest Overlook |
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| The Eagle's Nest Overlook is one of the most famous overlooks on the Huron National Forest. The Nest is just west of the visitor center and has been used by a pair of bald eagles since about 1985. Rare is the fall day that you do not see eagles soaring over Cooke Pond. The view into the nest is better if you remember to bring binoculars of at least six power. » Huron National Forest - River Road National Scenic Byway » Tawas Bay CVB - Birding » Michigan DNR - Bald Eagle |
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 Tawas Bay Beach Resort |
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| Tawas Bay Beach Resort is four seasons of fun. It doesn't have to be summer to have fun at our beach. Topsiders Restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. This is casual fine dining with a view of the bay! Enjoy live bands or a DJ in our lounge on the weekends, and comedy night on Thursdays in the winter. The Bikini Bar is located on the beach and serves a wide variety of tropical drinks and international cocktails. Enjoy casual lunches such as hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and
brats at Bikini Bar. » Tawas Bay Beach Resort |
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 Tawas Point State Park |
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| The park’s expansive day-use beach offers acres of glistening white sugar sand, sprinkled with patches of dune grass and backed by low dunes on the Lake Huron side. Come to find out, Tawas Point apparently also happens to be one of the best locations in the country -- maybe in the world -- to experience the growing extreme sport of kite-boarding. The jewel of the park is Tawas Point Lighthouse, built in 1876. It is the only working model of Victorian-era light stations still in operation on the Great Lakes; and to walk through this historic structure and ascend its winding iron staircase is truly to step back in time. » Tawas Point State Park - Michigan DNR » Map - Tawas Point State Park » Tawas Point Lighthouse » Great Lakes Kiteboarding |
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