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Honor is located between Lake Ann and Beulah on US 31. Honor is known for its fishing on the Platte River, which runs through the outskirts of town. It is home for the "National Coho Festival." There are several fishing resorts and rental cabins along the Platte to accommodate fishermen. There are several cabins and fishing resorts scattered along the Platte for visiting fisherman. Population: 364. This village on the Platte River, in Homestead Township, was founded in 1895 by the building of the Guelph Patent Cask Company and was named for the baby daughter of its general manager, J. A. Gifford. A station on a branch of the Chicago & Western Michigan (now Pere Marquette) Railroad. Incorporated as a village in 1914. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.
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Dining & Food: Great places to dine!
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Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!
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Rustic Resort, 8867 Deadstream Rd, Honor, Michigan 49640, Phone: (231) 325-2377
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Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc
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Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) (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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Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.
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Garey Lake Trail Camp, Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Benzie County - 8 miles SE of Empire via M-72, Plowman Road and Pettengill Road. Group area designed for use by equestrian campers riding the Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Non-equestrian campers welcome too. Maximum capacity is for 200 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers. Campground is located on Garey Lake which offers good pan fishing. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Group Trail Camps are available by reservation by calling (231) 922-5280. Lake Ann (9 miles SE) and Honor (12 miles SW).
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Honor Trading Post [Canoe & Kayak Rental], 8294 Deadstream Road, Honor, MI 49640, Phone: (231) 325-2202
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Platte Springs Pathway [Biking, Hiking], Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Trail Length: 2.50 (Miles). Trailhead located at Platte River SF Campground.
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Platte River State Forest Campground, Traverse City Field Office. Benzie County - 2.5 miles SE of Honor via US-31 and Goose Road. Phone number indicated above is for the Traverse City Management Unit. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. 26 sites for tent and small trailer use. Located on the Platte River near the Platte River Hatchery. Excellent canoeing and trout fishing. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Honor (2.5 miles West) and Beulah (8 miles SW).
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Veterans Memorial State Forest Campground, Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Benzie County - 3.5 miles East of Honor via US-31. Phone number indicated above is for the Traverse City Management Unit. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. 24 sites for tent and small trailer use. Located on the Platte River near the Platte River Hatchery. Excellent canoeing and trout fishing. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Honor (3.5 miles West) and Beulah (9 miles SW).
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Services
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Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Internet Advertising], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops
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