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
