Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau 2021 Magazine Visitor's Guide

Visit Houghton Lake Roscommon Saint Helen Higgins Lake

Michigan’s other Great Lakes

Roscommon County

Visitors’ Guide

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Welcome to

Roscommon County

Table of Contents Visit Houghton Lake 5 Visit Higgins Lake/Roscommon 7 Visit Saint Helen 8-9 Lakes & Rivers 10-11 Beaches & Parks 13 Fishing 14 Fishing Contest 15 Lodging 16-17, 20 History 21 Trails 22-23 Golf 24 Dining 26-27 Quilt Trail & Birding Trail 28-29 Shopping 31 Events 33-34 Cover photo: Point Detroit on Higgins Lake courtesy R.J. Bolzman

Welcome to our unique spot in the heart of northern Michigan.

• Houghton Lake, Michigan’s largest inland lake with more than 22,000 surface acres; • Higgins Lake, the sixth most beautiful lake in the world according to the National Geographic Society; • Lake Saint Helen, one of northern Michigan’s most popular fishing destinations They make Roscommon County a world-class fourseason vacation destination.

Enjoy pristine beauty and friendly surroundings, great boating fun and world-class Walleye, Northern Pike and bass fishing. Several thousand acres of magnificent state forest surround the lakes.

In addition, beaches, historical sites, festivals, nature and eco-friendly activities for all ages and interests are available for a day, a week, or an extended vacation.

Let us guide you to memory-making moments, all to be found at Michigan’s other Great Lakes.

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Roscommon County

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Visit Houghton~ Lake

Fun Year Round

Home to:

• The largest inland lake in Michigan • Tip Up Town USA, Michigan’s largest winter festival.

• Year-round fun for families & sport enthusiasts • Fishing • Hunting • Golf

• Trail riding • Hiking • Lodging

• Festivals • History • and more!

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1625 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989-366-5644 hlcc@houghtonlakechamber.org houghtonlakechamber.net

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Visit Higgins Lake/Roscommon Higgins Lake ~ Roscommon Come • Stay • Play

Whether you are coming to visit, planning to relocate or just driving through, we look forward to seeing you in our corner of Michigan.

Bitsy Taggart Fitzsimmons

Lakes • Rivers Trails • Forests Campgrounds Motels • Resorts Festivals • Events Downtown Village Shops • Restaurants Museums & more

Sue Jock

Between I-75 and US-127 in Northern Roscommon County Tracy Pardue Smith

Kelly Campbell

Visit Saint Helen Groomed Trails • All Sports Lake • Campgrounds • Marina • Veterans Memorial ORV Rock Climb • ADA Approved Fishing Pier and Canoe/Kayak Launch Shopping & Dining • Fishing Tournaments

Kathy Jernigan

Year-round recreation destination, including participation in the Roscommon County Quilt and AuSable Birding Trails.

Saint Helen also offers the only higher education campus in the county, having partnered with Lake Superior State University to offer Certificate Programs as well as two and four year degrees.

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Ray Wlosinski

Saint ~Helen

Fun for you at Exit 222

989-389-3725 sainthelen_chamber@yahoo.com www.sainthelenchamber.net

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Danielle O’Grady

Dan Waltz

Explore our Lakes & Rivers Our lakes are for more than fishing. Enjoy boating, sailing, swimming, or yoga on the beach.

Access sites: Houghton Lake:

South DNR boat launch* – located behind the Rite Aid on M-55 West DNR boat launch* – located on Old 27 next to Lakeside Resort East DNR boat launch* - located at Whitney Court, on County Road 100 Sullivan Beach – located behind Chase Bank on Park Street off M-55 in Prudenville Lapham’s Marina – located off County Rd 100 on Marina Drive. Private launch site with small fee

Higgins Lake:

Lake St. Helen:

DNR boat launch* - South Higgins Lake State Park. Only boats belonging to registered campers can be left overnight Gerrish Township Marina – located at the end of Mill Road, off West Higgins Lake Drive DNR boat launch* - located on W. Higgins Lake (County Road 200) in Lyon Township DNR boat launch* - North Higgins Lake State Park B&B Marina – rental marina located on Clare Street on the North Shore of Higgins Lake. Available for customers

Richfield Township launch site – open to the public.

Features a free ADA kayak and canoe launch with fishing pier

Marl Lake:

DNR launch* - Marl Lake located south of Higgins Lake, across from South Higgins Lake State Park. Non powerboats only

Reedsburg Dam:

DNR launch* – located at Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground at the junction of M-55 and County Road 300 near Houghton Lake

*Requires a Michigan Recreation Passport

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Enjoy some of the World’s finest river sports in Roscommon County. Nestled in gently rolling hills and valleys, our gently flowing rivers will treat you to a special experience.

AuSable River

Float the South Branch of the world famous AuSable River, world-renowned for canoeing, kayaking and tubing. From Roscommon it flows north and east through the Mason Tract, preserved as a wilderness between Chase Bridge and Smith Bridge. Here the river’s depth ranges from one to four feet; deeper in a few places. A moderate current will take you steadily downstream.

Muskegon River The Muskegon flows south and west from Houghton Lake into the backwaters of Reedsburg Dam. It meanders through miles of unspoiled wilderness traveling through the Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area, flowing over a bed of sand at approximately 3-4 miles per hour.

Roscommon Canoe Liveries can help you plan trips from one hour to overnight.

Campbell’s Canoe Livery

1112 Lake Street, Roscommon.

989-275-5810 campbellscanoes.com

Paddle Brave Canoe Livery and Campground Resort

106 Steckert Bridge Road, Roscommon 989-275-5273 paddlebrave.com

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Urgent Care for Life’s Minor Emergencies

No Appointment Needed

On-Site Pharmacy

Walk-in medical care for minor injuries and illnesses.

MidMichigan Health Park - Houghton Lake now has a pharmacy that is open to the public.

On-site lab and X-ray facilities.

Lower cost than emergency rooms.

Licensed providers and nurses on duty at all times.

Save your place in line electronically and spend less time in the waiting room with Save My Spot

MidMichigan Community Health Services Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call (989) 202-4605.

Save My Spot enables you to save your spot in line and receive updates on when to come to Urgent Care. Requires a mobile phone that can receive text messages.

Go to our secure online form at healthynorth.org/savemyspot, choose a time you want to come and submit your name and mobile phone number. You will receive a tracking number indicating your current place in line and an estimated time to come to Urgent Care. Makes waiting less frustrating by providing a more transparent estimate of your wait time.

Open 7 Days

Easy to Find

Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

MidMichigan Urgent Care - Houghton Lake 9249 W. Lake City Road (989) 422-2181

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Relax at our Beaches & Parks

GERRISH TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK & MARINA 103 Mill Road Roscommon

NORTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARK 11747 North Higgins Lake Drive - Roscommon

HEIGHTS PARK BEACH 2 blocks East of Loxley Road on Sanford St. COVE PARK W. Airport Road on Lake Saint Helen

SOUTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARK County Road 100 - South Higgins Lake

GERRISH TOWNSHIP PARK County Road 103 (Marl Lake Rd) behind the Gerrish Township Fire Station

PHOENIX PARK West Higgins Lake Dr. Lyon Township

PARK 27 10635 N Harrison Road Lyon Township

SULLIVAN BEACH Park Street - Houghton Lake

SAM-0-SET PARK Higgins Lake Lyon Township

HAPPY LANDING PLAYGROUND M-55 on the Collins Elementary School property

HOUGHTON LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER PARK Behind the Pines Theatre on M-55.

LAKEVIEW PARK M55- Houghton Lake at Federal Ave and Towerhill Road TRUMAN GARDNER PARK County Road 100, next to the Blodgett Roscommon County Airport.

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RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP PARK E, Airport Road - St. Helen SKINNER PARK 8555 Knapp Rd (1/2 Mile S. of M55) Houghton Lake ROTARY PARK County Road 100 Denton Township TRESTLE PARK 2378 S. Gladwin Road Prudenville WALLACE PARK M-18 - downtown Roscommon

Fish Year-round With three large inland lakes in Roscommon County to choose from, anglers have access to many species of fish.

At Houghton Lake you will find Walleye, Northern Pike, bass and Bluegill among others. There are five access sites strategically located around the lake.

Higgins Lake features easy access to catch Lake Trout, bass, Pike, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout and more.

Lake St. Helen is renowned for its panfish. Bluegill and Crappie in the 8-9-inch range are common.

You can also find bass, Northern

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Pike, and Walleye present.

The AuSable River is famous for its world-class fly-fishing for trout.

Catch Us If You Can Catch a tagged fish on • Houghton Lake • Higgins Lake • Lake Saint Helen

to become eligible to win the Grand Prize in Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau’s “Catch Us If You Can” contest.

• Receive a $50 gas card and • Be entered into a drawing for the grand prize.

One youth angler will win $250 and a kayak.

Adult anglers draw for a chance at the grand prize which includes a new Lund Boat provided by Spicer’s of Houghton Lake.

Hundreds of tagged fish of all kinds are swimming in the three lakes, with additional fish tagged each year. For complete rules and a list of sponsors, go to

www.VisitHoughtonLake.com

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Rest while you Visit Hotels & Motels

WiFi

Dining on site

Waterfront

Pool

Picnic / play area

Meeting Banquet

Pets

AMERICAN INN & SUITES

SPRINGBROOK INN RESORT & TIKI BAR

Prime location on the west side of Houghton Lake with easy on / easy off access to US-127. We offer a free hot breakfast. Just a minute drive away from the lake.

A beautiful luxury Inn for couples located on five wooded acres, the backyard features a Japanese Koi fish pond with waterfall.

Enjoy casual fine dining at the East Bay Grille and year-round Caribbean Frog Tiki Bar. King beds, fireplaces, hot breakfast, room refrigerator & microwave; optional hot tub.

200 Cloverleaf Lane Houghton Lake 989-422-7829

565 W. West Branch Road Prudenville 989-366-6347

BEACHFRONT HOTEL

4990 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake 989-202-4700 | 855- 235-9709

SUPER 8 MOTEL

9580 W Lake City Road Houghton Lake 800-800-8000 | 989- 422-3119

On the shore of Houghton Lake. Complimentary continental breakfast, boat dock, grills, hot tub, heated indoor pool, and more. Children under 17 stay free. Refrigerators in all rooms.

Quality you’ve come to expect at Super 8 Motels! We have 70 clean & comfortable rooms, continental breakfast, whirlpool, sauna, indoor pool, and ample parking. Pets allowed.

LAKESIDE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER

NORTH WINDS LODGE AT HIGGINS LAKE

100 Clearview Drive, Houghton Lake 989-422-4000 A full-service resort on beautiful Houghton Lake, the perfect place for all occasions – weddings, ceremony and receptions of a lifetime. Indoor pool and water-slide. Onsite restaurant and bar.

Game room and pool table. Pet friendly.

9123 N Cut Road - Roscommon 989-965-1398 Recently remodeled rooms with a modern look, comfortable beds, Wi-Fi and coffee makers in each room. Higgins Lake is a brief walk and offers all the recreation you could ask for. Pet friendly.

HILLSIDE MOTEL

3769 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake 989-366-5711

GREAT ESCAPE MOTOR LODGE

Located in the center of Houghton Lake by a shopping center & restaurants. ADA accessible. Pet friendly.

8097 N Harrison Rd - Higgins Lake 989-821-6343 Game room, playground, indoor pool, air conditioning. A great place for your family vacation. Located between Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake.

KORBINSKI’S LAKEVIEW MOTEL 364 W Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake 989-366-5306

TRAILS END MOTEL

Boats and bait, pontoon and jet ski rental, motel and kitchenettes.

Located on the lake. Korbinski’s welcomes you to Roscommon County!

10100 East Airport Rd - Saint Helen 989-389-7929 Less than a mile from the ORV trailhead, public beach and boat launch.

THE OHANA LAKEFRONT RESORT

104 W Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake 989-366-5122

Cabins, Cottages, Resorts LAGOON RESORT & MOTEL

6578 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake 989-422-5761 | 888-215-4711 Cottages, boats, located on Houghton Lake for your summer fun!

Pontoon, 3-acre resort with boat ramp.

American Inn & Suites

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OAK BEACH RESORT

118 State Street, Houghton Lake 989-798-3775 Well-equipped cottages/cabins on Houghton Lake. The resort has a sandy beach, row boats, pontoon rentals, fire pits, wireless internet and a play area for children.

POPLARS RESORT AND CAMPGROUND 10360 West Shore Drive, Houghton Lake 989-422-5132

Lake front units with kitchens, microwaves. Camp sites for self-contained units only. Sandy beach, shallow swim area, great fishing, boating and water-skiing.

REFLECTIONS ON THE LAKE

574 W Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville 989-366-6784 One & two bedroom rooms on Houghton Lake, boat docking, mooring, and rentals. Paddle boats, nightly camp fires with complementary marshmallows. 180’ of beach with a nice swimming area. Non-smoking facility, sorry no pets.

SUNSET RESORT

3723 E Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake 989-366-5512 A gem on Houghton lake with recently renovated cottages and lodge. Game room, sun porch. Open year round.

Amvets Lodge & Cabins – Higgins Lake Behind the Woodshed – Higgins Lake Dragan’s Resort – Higgins Lake Shields House Rentals – Higgins Lake The Holland House – Roscommon The Twins at Sunset Beach – Higgins Lake C Dub’s Lakeshore Resort – Houghton Lake Crest Resort – Houghton Lake Dream Catcher Outpost – Houghton Lake Driftwood Resort – Houghton Lake Fought’s Resort – Houghton Lake Jack’s on the Bay – Houghton Lake Lyman’s on the Lake – Houghton Lake Miller’s Lakeshore Resort – Houghton Lake North Bay Landing – Houghton Lake Songer’s Log Cabin Resort – Houghton Lake Whitetail Family Resort – Houghton Lake

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Campgrounds HOUGHTON LAKE TRAVEL PARK CAMPGROUND

370 Cloverleaf Lane, Houghton Lake 989-422-3931 Full hookup or rustic campsites. Three camping cabins, playground, pool, hot showers.

PADDLE BRAVE CANOE LIVERY AND CAMPGROUND RESORT 10610 Steckert Bridge Road Roscommon 800-681-7092 | 989-275-5273

Campground and canoe livery on the South Branch of the AuSable River. Open year-round. Welcomes all campers, from pup tents to RVs.

WEST HOUGHTON LAKE CAMPGROUND

9371 W. Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake 989-422-5130 Open all year – located across from the West DNR boat launch on Houghton Lake.

HIGGINS LAKE KOA

3800 W. Federal Hwy, Roscommon 989-275-8151 Located just one mile from fabulous Higgins Lake and nestled in a quiet forest setting

NORTHERN NIGHTS FAMILY CAMPGROUND 2380 West Burdell Road, Roscommon 989-821-6891 One mile east of Higgins Lake.

ST. HELEN CAMPGROUND

E. Airport Road, Saint Helen 989-389-4452 Full hookup and rustic campsites at the Richfield Township park with easy access to ORV trail system, Lake Saint Helen, restaurants and gas stations.

WOODED ACRES FAMILY CAMPGROUND & CABIN RENTALS 997 Federal Ave, Houghton Lake, 989-422-3413

Cabins and campsites a mile from Houghton Lake. Pool, playground, direct access to ORV trails.

BLUEGILLS CAMPGROUND

9671 W. Airport Road, Saint Helen, 989-632-3179 Close to the lake & ORV trails.

ARTESIA BEACH CAMPGROUND 7 MARINA 5941 Poplar Street, Saint Helen, 989-709-1136

NORTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARK SOUTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARK HOUGHTON LAKE STATE FOREST CAMPGROUND

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Historic Roscommon Co Houghton Lake Historical Village

Veterans Memorial Park

Gallimore Boarding House

The Houghton Lake Historical Village contains many restored 1800s buildings. Historical Village Days is held annually the first weekend of August. During the festival the site comes alive with demonstrations, guides in period costumes, all buildings open and operating. There are also numerous craft and musical demonstrations.

St. Helen Veterans Memorial Park, located on the north end of town, offers a place for peaceful contemplation to honor those who have served our country.

Located in Roscommon, the 1880s built Gallimore Boarding House operated as a boarding house from 1904 to 1931. It has three rooms furnished to that period, two exhibit rooms and a gift shop. The Richardson Schoolhouse next door (1914-1955) is being restored as a museum.

Other Historical Sites Anchor Inn Ausable River Center CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Museum Michigan State Firemen’s Memorial Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse Roscommon Historic Model Train Club Wellington Farm Park 21

Hike our Trails LOST TWIN LAKES PATHWAY 7 miles south of Houghton Lake on Reserve Road is Lost Twin Lakes Pathway.

This 3-mile loop trail winds through an old growth pine forest. Designed for hiking and cross-country skiing this trail has several bridges, including a covered bridge.

The trail contains scenic overviews of pristine wetland areas.

MARL LAKE Marl Lake is south of South Higgins Lake State Park. Around Marl Lake there are three loop trails: Green Trail – 2-miles of trail; Red Trail - 3.5-mile loop much of it on the edge of the lake; and Blue Trail - 5.5-mile loop with half of it along the edge of the lake.

OTHER TRAILS NORTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARK TRAILS 11747 N Higgins Lake Drive Roscommon SKINNER PARK 8555 Knapp Road - Houghton Lake

MARGUERITE GAHAGAN NATURE PRESERVE You will find many peaceful hiking trails amongst mature white and red pine forest and cedar swamp. This is an area developed to protect habitat and wildlife forever.

Gahagan is open to the public from dawn until dusk. One trail is paved and wheelchair accessible.

LANSING ROAD

4 miles of Lansing Road between M-18 and Flint Road is dedicated as a Natural Beauty Road. It contains a large tract of natural white birch (believed to be the largest in Michigan).

This large tract of land is traversed by the quietly flowing Cut River.

RED PINE NATURAL AREA Eight miles north of St. Helen via F-97 & Sunset Road TISDALE TRIANGLE ½ mile from Roscommon via M-18 and Tisdale Road Visit our neighbors to the north...

HARTWICK PINES STATE PARK 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling MASON TRACT PATHWAY 15 miles east of Grayling on M-72 or about 5 miles north of Roscommon on Chase Bridge Road just off of M-18 22

Ride the Trails

Winter or Summer, Roscommon County is the place to venture ‘off road’ Snowmobile

Roscommon County has roughly 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. It’s the perfect place for accessing Michigan’s 6,100 miles of snowmobiling trails.

Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, Roscommon and Saint Helen offer exceptional conditions for the snowmobile enthusiast. There is plenty of lodging and snowmobiling friendly pubs and taverns, and terrific dining as well.

Off Road Vehicles

Trails, routes, and roads are open to ORVs throughout Roscommon County.

And we are the home to the Saint Helen Scramble Area – a 2 mile square of open riding which includes sand hills and a rock climb.

Rock Climb GPS 44*20.148’N -84*22.865’W

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Find Your Swing on the Course Golf Courses BIRCH POINTE GOLF CLUB

REDWOOD GOLF COURSE

FOREST DUNES GOLF CLUB

THE FOX GOLF COURSE

7071 Artesia Beach Road - Saint Helen 989-389-7009

6376 Forest Dunes Drive Roscommon 989-275-0700

FOX RUN COUNTRY CLUB

5825 W 4 Mile Road - Grayling 989-348-4343

PINE VIEW HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE 4761 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake 989-366-7726

4345 Redwood Drive Roscommon 989-821-9821 3343 N Flint Road – Roscommon 989-422-2497

THE QUEST GOLF CLUB

119 Questview Drive - Houghton Lake 989-422-4516

WHITE DEER COUNTRY CLUB 1309 Bright Angel Drive – Prudenville 989-366-5812

YE OLD COUNTRY CLUB

904 W Sunset Drive - Roscommon 989-275-5582

Disc Golf Courses Roscommon Township / Skinner Park 8555 Knapp Rd; Houghton Lake 18 Holes. The course is behind the Roscommon Township Hall. Hole #1 starts south of the playground and runs along the soccer field; it finishes inside the wood line.

Markey Township Park 3354 W. School Road, Roscommon 9 Holes The first tee is just past the dog park.

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Experience our Dining Featured Restaurant Roscommon County has all kinds of dining options, from fast food to fine dining; ice cream to coffee shops; pizza to sushi.

FRED’S OF ROSCOMMON 430 N 5th Street Roscommon 989-275-6565

When people think of Fred’s, they think of three things: Good food, great service and an excellent place to bring the family

HIGGINS LAKE

ROSCOMMON

SAINT HELEN

Andy’s Pizzeria Bear North Creamery Country Corner Pizza & More Higgins Lake Dairy Queen Little Cottage Ice Cream Mel’s Pine Pantry Nibbles Ice Cream The Bird and the Bear Silver Dollar Pub & Grill Cut River Grille

AuSable Baking Co. & Creamery BC Pizza Fred’s of Roscommon Green’s Tavern Jack’s Place Made Up North Matt’s Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria Sangomore’s Restaurant at Forest Dunes

Angry Oven Pizza Firehouse Bar & Grill Hen House Restaurant No Limits Pizza Mr. B’s Deli & Cafe Sam’s Diner

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More Dining HOUGHTON LAKE Anchor Inn Angelo’s Party Store Bailey’s Place Backdoor Saloon Better Pizza Big Matt’s House of Munch Blake’s On the Lake BBQ Buccilli’s Pizza China Buffet King Custard Cup East Bay Grille G’s Pizzeria & Deli Garrett’s Place Garrett’s Pressure Crack Hungry Howie’s Joe’s Coney Island Kiss Me Coffee L.J.’s Kilkare Inn

Lakeside Bar & Grille Lee’s Kitchen Limberlost Little Boots Country Diner Little Caesars Pizza M55 Pour House MJ’s Eatery North Shore Lounge Nottingham Bar Powell’s Restaurant Randy’s Family Restaurant Shaker’s Restaurant Shenanigan’s Pub Shrimp Shack Spikehorn Restaurant and Lounge Sno-Queen The Fox Den The Frog Tiki Bar Tip Top Ice Cream Shop Zone 18 Bar & Grill 27

Find our Quilts...

Cherished family quilts are made with love and handed down through generations. Established in October 2014, the Roscommon County Quilt Block Trail highlights brightly colored quilt blocks scattered throughout the county.

Take a self-guided tour to find and see our colorful variety of quilt blocks.

Many of the quilt patterns tell stories about family, history and culture.

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... and Birds

The only inland birding trail in Michigan, the AuSable Birding Trail highlights remarkable bird habitat throughout the Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Saint Helen, and the AuSable River area.

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Visit our Shops Roscommon is just two miles off I-75 at exits 239 and 244, and only a few miles east of beautiful Higgins Lake. Enjoy its walkable downtown with many small, unique shops offering gifts, jewelry, souvenirs and more within a few blocks. Enjoy a break at a coffee shop, wander through the aisles of the wine store, or shop the local butcher shop. Stop in at any of the gift shops and stores surrounding Higgins Lake.

The communities of Houghton Lake and Prudenville boast a wide variety of retail shopping – from one of the state’s largest craft supply stores to several small shops that range from antiques to gift shops. Keep your eyes open for mercantile, quilt shops, book stores, and other treasures.

Specialty groceries can be found from one end of the town to the other including butcher shops and fruit markets.

Local stores in Saint Helen have what you need to bait your hook, repair a vehicle or purchase a gift. Many of the businesses do double duty (or more). Visit the local grocery store where you can fill your vehicle with gas, buy groceries and get fresh meats and produce. Souvenirs can be found in the t-shirt, hardware, and bait shop.

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Fun at Roscommon County Events JANUARY Tip Up Town USA Houghton Lake houghtonlakechamber.net

FEBRUARY St. Helen Snowpackers Snow Run Saint Helen sainthelensnowpackers. com Higgins Lake Winterfest Higgins Lake & Roscommon hlrcc.com

Wine & Craft Beer Tasting Friends of the Roscommon Area District Library Ralph A MacMullan Center roscommonlibrary.org

Kick-off to Summer Saint Helen Richfield Township Park sainthelenchamber.net

JUNE Family Fishing Fest Saint Helen, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake Check local Chambers of Commerce

MAY

Roscommon Canoe Classic Wallace Park Roscommon roscommoncanoeclassic. weebly.com

Kirtland’s Warbler Festival Roscommon facebook.com/ kirtlandwarblerfestival/ Bluegill Festival St. Helen bluegillfestival.org Muskegon River Throw Down Houghton Lake mrtd.weebly.com No Snow Fun Run St. Helen Snowpackers

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JULY Fireworks – Houghton Lake Roscommon Fire Training Grounds Richfield Township Park, Saint Helen Roscommon Annual Arts Festival CRAF Center lawn, downtown Roscommon hlrcc.com Roscommon Riverfest Wallace Park Roscommon facebook.com/ Roscommon-Riverfest Historic Village Days Houghton Lake Historical Village houghtonlakechamber.net houghtonlakehistory.com St. Helen ORV Jam Richfield Township Park facebook.com/ sthelenorvjam/

Events cont.

Hubs n’ Pubs Pumpkin Run Classic Car Show Houghton Lake Rotary Houghton Lake Meals on Wheels Car Show Roscommon Fire Training Grounds Roscommon County COA

SEPTEMBER Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival Roscommon Fire Training Grounds firemensmemorial.org Conservation Expo Roscommon roscommoncounty.net/conservation/home/

DECEMBER Christmas in the Village and Light Parade Roscommon roscommonchristmasinthevillage.com Trestle Park Express & Tree Lighting Trestle Park – Prudenville Denton Township Stone House Santa Parade & Community Tree Lighting St. Helen

Check the given websites for current information on each event.

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Houghton Lake App Houghton Lake * Roscommon * Saint Helen See what is happening in and around Roscommon County with Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau’s New, Free Phone App

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Trails Beaches Lodging Fishing reports And more!

Download yours now

Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau www.VisitHoughtonLake.com

PO Box 1 * Houghton Lake MI 48653 * Toll Free 800-676-5330

Catch Us If You Can • • • •

Catch a tagged fish on • Houghton Lake • Higgins Lake • Lake Saint Helen

Receive a $50 gas card and Be entered into the grand prize drawing in Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau’s Catch Us If You Can contest.

One adult angler is eligible for the Grand Prize drawing (guaranteed first place prize) One youth angler will win $250 and a kayak.

VisitHoughtonLake.com for details

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