The village was founded by Coolige Comins, John Randall, Henry Deyarmond and Reirlo Fosdick in 1881. John Randall became its first postmaster on May 3, 1882, with the office named Mioe, for Henry Deyarmond's wife, but it was renamed Mio on November 21, 1883. Mio the county seat is located approximately in the center of Oscoda County. Located on the Au Sable River, near the Mio Dam, the community attracts many trout fishermen and canoers. The Blue Ribbon Trout Streams surround Mio are of special interest to trout fishermen. Bird-watchers from all over the world come to Mio to view the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler that nests in the area. Tours of the Kirtland’s Warbler habitat area are available through the U.S. Forest Service office in Mio. Oscoda County Park and several National Forest Campgrounds near Mio provide accomodations for campers. The Mio area also has numerous rental cabins, motels, resorts and fine restaurants to accommodate visitors. The National Forest ORV trails located south of town attract many off-road vehicle operators. Mio also provides snowmobilers using the state snowmobile trail system with access to accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!, dining and fuel. The downtown area has several sporting good stores, bait & tackle shops and other specialty shops. include the Oscoda County Court House and Our Lady of the Woods Shire, both located downtown. The courthouse is one of the oldest wooden structures of its kind remaining in the state. Our Lady of the Woods Shire houses replicas of Madonna shrines from around the world. Mio is an unincorporated community governed by Big Creek and Mentor Townships in Oscoda County. Big Creek Township Hall: Deeter Rd., P. O. Box 197, Luzerne, MI 48636, (989) 826-5992. Mentor Township Hall: 216 E. 10th St., Mio, MI 48647, (989) 826-541

Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.

Kirtland Warbler Habitat, Mio, MI 48647. Phone: (989) 826-3252.

Michigan Magazine Museum, 3309 N. Abbe Road, Comins, MI 48619, Phone: (989) 848-2246.

Our Lady of the Woods Shrine [Catholic Shrine], P.O. Box 189, Mio, Michigan 48647, (989) 826-5509

Dining & Food: Great places to dine!

The AuSable River Restaurant, 412 North Morenci, PO Box 901, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8093

Big Creek Preserve [Resort], 269 Zimowske Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3606

Big T’s Road House, 10 South Mount Tom Rd., Mio, MI 48674, Phone: (989) 826-6292

Branch Cafe Mio, 611 South Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6566

Dena’s Canoe Country Restaurant, 412 S. Morenci, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-1994

McDonald’s Restaurant of Mio, 503 Morenci Ave., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8418

Mio Pizza Shop, 421 South Morenci Ave., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5746

Mio Saloon, 107 South Morenci Avenue, P.O. Box 448, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6006

No Limits Pizza, 122 North Morenci Ave., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8502

Paddle Inn, 253 South Mount Tom Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6373

Red Oak Station, 1118 East County Line Road 489, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3407

Scenic Riverwood Bar & Restaurant, 4700 McKinley Rd., McKinley, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5431

Walker’s Restaurant and Bowling, 221 South Morenci Ave, P. O. Box 339, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8418

Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!

AuSable Inn, 515 Lockwood Lane, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-1737

Autumn Hills Resort, 295 West Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-2250

The Country Chalets, 552 W Kittle Rd, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3575

Four Seasons Motel, 110 Nolan Street, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6400

Hinchman's Acres Resort & Canoe Rental, 702 N Morenci, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3267

Holiday Motor Inn, 11 North Mount Tom Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3743

McKinely Corner Inn, 4680 McKinley Rd, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 848-7255

Mio Motel, 415 N Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647-9473, Phone: (989) 826-3248

Mio Pine Acres Campground & Cabins, 1215 West 8th Street, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5590

Mio Song Bird Motel, 320 South Morenci Ave., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5547

Northwoods Inn, 142 South Mount Tom Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8030

Northern View Motel, 75 East Cherry Creek Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: 989) 826-3830

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) (Military Retirees), 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777

Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319

Mio Lodge 1035, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc., P.O. Box 35, Mio, MI 48647, Phone:

Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.

Big Creek Shooting [Sporting Clays], PO Box 369, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (517) 826-3606

Bob Linsenmans' AuSable Angler (Fly Fishing Tackle & Fly Fishing Guide Services), 56A Richard Dr., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8500

Cherry Creek Farms [Hunting Preserve], 524 W Miller Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5411

Gotts Landing AuSable Canoe, 710 N. Morenci Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: 989) 826-3411

Hinchman's Acres Resort & Canoe Rental, 702 N Morenci, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3267

Karefree Ranch [Riding Stable], Dept. INT., 2899 Kurtz Rd., Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5771

Mack Lake National Forest Campground, Mio Ranger Station, 107 McKinley Drive, Mio, MI 48647. Phone: (989) 826-3252. This campground is located in Oscoda County, Michigan. The nearest community is Mio, about 8.5 miles northwest. Mack Lake Campground provides access to some of the best Off Road Vehicle Trails in Michigan. The lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains, which provide nesting habitat for the endangered Kirtland's Warbler. The campground is scenic and secluded. Because the lake is so shallow, fishing is marginal. 42 campsites.

Oscoda County Park, 1110 Jay Smith Dr., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5114

Wagner Lake National Forest Campground, Mio Ranger Station, 107 McKinley Drive, Mio, MI 48647. Phone: (989) 826-3252. The Wagner Lake Campground is located in Oscoda County, Michigan. The nearest community is Mio, about 8 miles northeast. The campground at Wagner Lake is small and quaint. Surrounded by National Forest, Wagner Lake campground is peaceful and natural and offers a wide variety of activities. It is the perfect setting for fishing, swimming, or just relaxing. 12 campsites.

Services

Black Bear Realty, 463 S. Mt. Tom Rod, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8311

Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Internet Advertising], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600

State Wide Realty - Mio, 102 W. 8th St., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3292

Walker’s Restaurant and Bowling, 221 South Morenci Ave, P. O. Box 339, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8418

Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops

Country Corners, 1298 West Kittle Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6063

Evergreene Log Homes [Log Home Builder], 1094 Helmer Lake Road, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5554

McKinley Grocery, 4766 McKinley Rd., McKinley, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5332

Ray’s Mug and Jug, 2 North Mt. Tom Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5731

Sunrise Convenience Store, 308 North Morenci Avenue, Mio, Michigan, 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5993

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