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| Lumbermen's Monument 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 - Monument Info (PDF 61.31 KB) Huron National Forest - Monument Map (PDF 57.66 KB) DNR Lumberman's Monument Auto Tour (PDF 70.70 KB) |
Iosco County Historical Museum 405 W. Bay Street - East Tawas (989) 362-3514 Iargo Springs A stunning stop along the Scenic Byway is Iargo Springs, featuring an interpretive kiosk and a series of springs bursting from the sandy banks of the Au Sable River in the form of small waterfalls. The springs are tucked under a canopy of hemlock, pine, and maple near the river. There is a wonderful boardwalk at the springs, which are reached by descending a multitude of stairs. |
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| River Road National Scenic Byway The 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway parallels the fabled Au Sable River. The river provided a westward route into the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula for Native Americans and French fur trappers, loggers and fishermen. The river also served as the main eastward artery for loggers during northern Michigan’s “white pine era,” floating huge numbers of logs downstream each spring to sawmills on the shores of Lake Huron. Today, the Au Sable River is still a major water route in this region, used by nature enthusiasts for a variety of recreational uses. Visitors enjoy views of lush upland and lowland forests, high-bank vistas, and vast watery impoundments for fishing and other recreational activities. The presence of a series of hydroelectric dams interrupt the river’s flow, while adding other aspects of interest for many. Three monuments mark the historic nature of the waterway — Canoers' Memorial, honoring those who paddled this great river; Lumberman’s Monument, a tribute to those who labored in the surrounding forests; and the Kiwanis Monument, commemorating the efforts of private citizens to reforest the state’s lands. |
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| Tawas Point Lighthouse Tawas Point State 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. 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 |
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| Charity Island Transport 3676 E. Huron Road - AuGres (517) 579-3182 |
U.S. Coast Guard Station Tawas 600 Lighthouse Road - East Tawas (989) 362-4429 |
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| Tawas Bay Players 401 Newman St. - East Tawas (989) 362-8373 Kiwanis Monument Monument Road - 4 Miles North of Corsair Ski Trails The Kiwanis Monument, established in 1931, honors the Kiwanis of Michigan, who donated 7,000,000 red pine seedings planted by U.S. Forest Service crews from 1928 to 1930. Yankee Air Museum Wurtsmith Airport - Oscoda (989) 739-5740 |
 Art GalleriesBlue Moon Gallery 5239 M-55 - Tawas City (989) 362-9667 inn2art 403 East Bay St - East Tawas (989) 820-7850 Tawas Bay Arts Council 211 Newman St. - East Tawas (989) 362-6282 Sunrise Artists of Michigan - 2013 Events  403 East Bay Street - East Tawas (989) 820-7850 |
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| Czaika's Blueberry Farm 838 Leggett Rd. - Tawas City (989) 362-4638 Huron Hockey & Skating Association Tawas City Iosco County Fair Iosco County Fairgrounds - Hale Whittemore Speedway On M-65; 3.2 Miles South of M-55 - Whittemore (989) 756-2280 Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail Michigan's Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail entices thousands of visitors each year to experience over a dozen wineries, locally crafted brewmeisters, and attractions. |
Karefee Ranch 2899 Kurtz Rd. - Fairview (989) 848-5771 Family Theatre 132 Newman Street East Tawas, MI 48730 (989) 362-2151 Sunrise Bowling Center 444 W Lake St. - Tawas City (989) 362-8080 Sunrise Side Animal Park 1220 Kobs Rd. - Tawas City (989) 362-3660 |
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