About Cheboygan County, MI

Northern Michigan has long been the destination "north" of many downstate and out of state residents. What is the draw? one may ask. If you have never explored the area we call the "tip of the mitt", which would be Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle counties, you are missing so much of the natural beauty Michigan has to offer.

Perhaps you've traveled through on your way across the Mighty Mackinaw Bridge, or to catch a boat to Mackinaw Island, both great treasures of our state. And perhaps you've stopped off I-75 along the way to catch a bite to eat or get gas. But if you have not ventured off the highway much, you have missed the best there is to see.

If boating is your pleasure, then Indian River is your destination, setting on the beautiful shores of Burt Lake and extending the shore of Mullett Lake, one can access the Inland Waterway to boat the chain of inland lakes and rivers that connect you to the Great Lakes. But before you would ever venture out to the big waters, you could exhaust countless days exploring the 38 mile stretch of lakes and rivers, gleaning each shoreline for pristine settings and glimpses of classic cottages and giant mansions. Beginning in Pickerel Lake, the waters flow north into Crooked Lake, then up the Crooked River into Burt Lake, offering over 17,000 acres of surface area. From there the Indian River takes you into Michigan's 2nd largest lake, Mullett Lake, surpassing even Burt's mammoth size. At last you come to the Cheboygan River, which takes you on a leisurly ride towards the Great Lakes, but for more exploring you can take the "fork in the river" southeast down the Black River for several more miles of boating enjoyment. If to the Great Lakes you desire to go, a smooth ride through downtown Cheboygan will lead you to a lock system which will lower you down to the Great Lakes water level, where you can literally boat the world. Many scenic shorelines exist on the vast Great Lakes, and pristine waters await.

Indian River is a great location, not only for boating, but for camping, hiking, snowmobiling, canoing, kayaking, cross country skiing, mushroom picking, hunting, fishing, and so much more. It offers many lodging accommodations from motels to cabins and lake-front home rentals, and many great local restaurants for dining.

Located off of I-75 exit 310 and 313, we are easy to find. So make your plans to get away from the daily grind, and come enjoy the great north atmosphere of fresh and, clean waters, and beautiful nature.

If you need any information please give me a call or email me, the information is below. Also, here is a link to the Indian River Chamber of Commerce for your benefit. And if you do come up, stop by my office and say "hello" and let me know you saw this on my blog. Hope to see you "up north"!

www.irtourism.com

Best regards,

Matt Stahl

RE/MAX Lake Country 3948 S. Straits Hwy Indian River, MI 49749 (main street across from the Summer Store)

231-238-4820; mstahl@remax.net; www.inlandwaterwayrealestate.com

I just couldn't sit another minute in my office today because the beautiful sunshine and long over due spring weather called to me. I went out to a subdivision on Lake Huron to place a lock box on a new listing and on the way back I could not resist taking pictures of the lake.

POE REEF LIGHT IN LAKE HURON OFF CHEBOYGAN

I stopped a few more times to saver the day. And when on the highway crossing over the Cheboygan River in town I looked to the north and to my delight I saw our Coast Guard Cutter "Mackinaw" heading into the river from the lake.

Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse

The ship has been out for some time breaking the ice up at the "Soo Locks" in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and in Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay. We love it when our ship is in port in the Cheboygan River it is a beautiful site. Now heading up river you are coming into the city of Cheboygan then you reach a lock which raises you several feet

COUNTY MARINA CONTINUE ON UP THE RIVER

Which brings you to my new listing:

200 RIVERSIDE DRIVE -CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN

ASKING $194,900

Enjoy spectacular river and city views from this cozy little charmer sitting on a nicely sloping lot with 100ft. of riverfront. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, wood burning fireplace, a full basement that offers great potential and a heated 2 car garage in a wonderful neighborhood. Enjoy boating the 40 mile inland waterway from Lake Huron up river to Mullett Lake, to the Indian River, into Burt Lake, the Crooked River and into Crooked Lake.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS HOME AND OTHER LAKE AND RIVERFRONT HOMES PLEASE CONTACT ME

JACQUIE TOLSTYKA - ASSOCIATE BROKER

COLDWELL BANKER NORTHERN LAKES

10667 N. STRAITS HWY.

CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN 49721

800-235-9959

jat@blazeconnect.net

Well, this is my first entry here. I'm new to the Active Rain community, but not to Real Estate. I've been selling for 11 years here with great success, and many people have made this their home away from home, their place "Up North"

My home, Indian River MI, is a wonderful small town in the tip of Michigan's lower penninsula, with large inland lakes & rivers connecting to the Great Lakes, and plenty of other smaller inland lakes, rivers and streams, dense forests, rolling hills, and the largest Elk herd East of the Mississippi.

Check it out next time you come north. There's so much to explore, and real estate prices are excellent right now if you're buying. February is almost over, but we still have over 3 feet of snow! Snowmobiling and skiing are great right now, and ice fishing too if you're into that.