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Wild Strawberries
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Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
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A station on the Au Sable & Northwestern Railroad. Fairview was founded by W. L. Bond. Fairview is Michigan’s “Wild Turkey Capital.” Fairview is an unincorporated community governed by Comins Township in Oscoda County. Township Population: 1,785. Township Office: 2090 E. Miller, Fairview, MI 48621, (989) 848-5811.
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ATTRACTIONS: Amusement Parks, Casinos, Farms & Mills, Historic Sites, Lighthouses, Museums, Planetariums, Tours, Waterfalls, Wineries, and Zoos
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Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour [Wildlife Viewing Area] - U.S. Forest Service, Huron National Forest, Mio Ranger District, (989) 826-3252, Huron Shores Ranger District, Oscoda, (989) 739-0728; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (517) 351-2555. Closest Towns: Mio, Glennie, Curtisville, McKinley, Fairview. You can start at any point along the tour route, but it is recommended to start in Mio and head south on M-33 about 4 miles to Oscoda County Road 604 (Curtisville Road). From there, turn left (east) on Road 604 and follow the special logo signs. It is best, of course, to make sure you have the interpretive brochure with you which has a map of the tour route. Brochures can be obtained from the U.S. Forest Service, Mio Ranger District office, (989) 826-3252. The office is located on the east side of M-33 just north of downtown Mio. The Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour is a 58-mile auto tour loop featuring the federally endangered Kirtland's warbler and other wildlife found in the unique jack pine ecosystem. The tour follows well-maintained county and state roadways and is marked with special road signs designating the tour route. Tour brochures are available at the U.S. Forest Service office in Mio. Restrooms and picnic facilities are available at various interpretive stops along the route. The auto tour goes through a variety of habitats and offers a scenic drive through country where many species of wildlife can be observed. It was designed specifically as a wildlife viewing trail. It provides opportunities to see bald eagles, loons, river otters, beavers, bluebirds, herons, grouse, wild turkeys, and many others. The tour has twelve stops identified with a special logo sign. These sites each have an informative interpretive panel, and include scenic overlooks of the world famous Au Sable River, several of its tributary streams, a picture-postcard lake, and hiking trails. The tour route passes through Huron National Forest lands that are managed for the Kirtland's warbler. Several interpretive stops highlight the successful forest management techniques that are bringing this beautiful songbird back from the brink of extinction. There are many other songbirds that live in these public forest lands, and can be seen or heard at the Kirtland's warbler interpretive sites. Guided tours to see Kirtland's warblers and other wildlife of the jack pine ecosystem are available from mid-May through early July. These tours are popular, so reservations are recommended. The tours are led by the U.S. Forest Service in Mio and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Grayling (see phone numbers above). Kirtland's warbler nesting areas are closed to public entry during nesting season (may 1 to september 10) to protect these ground-nesting birds. Closed areas are posted with signs. Please do not enter posted areas on foot or drive off public roads.
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Michigan Ausable Valley Railroad [Tours & Excursions], 230 S Abbe Rd, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2225
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Steiner Museum, 1980 Reber Road, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-7233, Email: demott@m33access.com. Steiner Museum has a fine selection of pioneer and logging industry artifacts in it's collection. Annual Events include: Maple Syrup Social, Quilt Show, Antique Appraisal Fair, Heritage Days, Gun Show, and Indian Days. Open Memorial Day - October. Visiting Hours: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. - Friday - Sunday
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DINING 0UT: Breweries, Dinner Trains & Cruises, Restaurants, and Wineries
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Fairview Coffee Shop & Bakery [Coffee Shops, American Cuisine Restaurants, Bakeries], 1520 N. Abbe, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2959
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Perky’s Pizza, 421 East Miller Rd, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-8443
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Scooters Wild Turkey Saloon, 2029 E. Miller Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2711
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Subway of Fairview, 421 East Miller Road, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2743
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PLACES TO STAY: Apartments, Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condominiums, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts and Vacation Homes
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Tell Them You Found Them in the Enchanted Forest Guide to Northern Michigan
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The Country Chalets [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 552 W Kittle Rd, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3575, Email: countrychalets@yahoo.com
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Hemlock Hills [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 2657 E Miller Rd, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: 810-241-2852
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Kauffman Motel, 1816 N Abbe Rd, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2757
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McKinely Corner Inn [Hotels & Motels], 4680 McKinley Rd, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 848-7255, Email: N/A
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Mio Motel [Hotels & Motels], 415 N Morenci, Box 251, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 370-0455, Email: my3sonsn2dogs@hotmail.com
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: Business, Civic, Clubs, Colleges, Fraternal, Independent Schools, Political, Public Schools, Religious, Social, Universities, Veteran, etc.
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Community Caring (Christian SERVICES: Building, Dental, Personal, Professional, Medical, Real Estate, Rental, Repair, etc.), 2014 E. Miller Rd., P.O. Box 9, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2843
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Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777
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Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319
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Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce [Chambers of Commerce], 201 S. Morenci, P.O. Box 670, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3331
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INDOOR & OUTDOOR RECREATION: Beaches, Biking, Boating, Bowling, Camping, Dog-sledding, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, ORVing, Nature & Parks, Scuba Diving & Snorkling, Skating & Hockey, Skiing, Sports Rentals, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing.
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Durkee Lakes Hunting & Fishing Club [Hunting & Fishing Preserves], 3968 Durkee Lake Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2347
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Karefree Ranch [Riding Stable], 2899 Kurtz Rd., Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5771
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Northern Lifestyles [Hunting & Fishing Preserves], 1846 N Abbe Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5423
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SERVICES: Building, Dental, Personal, Professional, Medical, Real Estate, Rental, Repair, etc.
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Boonstra & Boonstra [Forestry Consulting], 2281 N Abbe Rd., Fairview, MI 48621. Phone: (989) 848-5758
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Century 21 Eagle Real Estate [Real Estate Agencies], 2016 E. Miller Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-8483
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HITS - 94.9 FM [Radio Station], 523 Meadows, Tawas City, MI 49730, Phone: (989) 362-3417
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Maplepoint Forestry Consultant [Forestry Consulting], 2760 E Miller Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2606
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Streamside Custom Rod & Guide Service, 2085 No. Abbe, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5983
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TechArt [Computer Sales & Service], 5710 Clouse Road, Glennie, MI 48737, Phone: (989) 735-2997
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WKJC - 104.7 FM [Radio Station], 523 Meadows, Tawas City, MI 49730, Phone: (989) 362-3417
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SHOPPING: Antique Shops & Flea Markets, Art & Craft Galleries, Florists, Gift Shops, Outlet Malls, Shopping Centers, Shopping Districts, and Specialty Shops
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Bills IGA, 1989 E. Miller Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2300
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Evergreene Log Homes [Log Home Builder], 1094 Helmer Lake Road, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5554
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Fairview BP, P.O. Box 233, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2820
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Fairview Food Market Inc., 1508 North Abbe Road, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone:
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The Family Bookshelf [Bookstores], 1511 N Abbe Rd., Fairview, MI 48621-2500, Phone: (989) 848-5400
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Harger’s Garden Center [Garden Supplies, Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Flowers, Vegetable Transplants], 4711 Baker Road, Glennie, MI 48737-9768, Phone: (989) 735-2277
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