|
|
Indian River
Area Attractions
The Cross In The Woods
Indian River, Michigan is home to The Cross In The Woods, a local
landmark since 1954. The 55 foot high crucifix was made of a single
redwood tree. The 7 ton bronze sculpture of Christ was created by
Marshall M. Fredericks and added to the cross in 1959. The sculpture
measures an impressive 22 feet wide and 31 feet high.
Visitors of all faiths are welcome!
Every year, thousands of people visit The Cross In The Woods not
only to view the world's largest crucifix, but also to attend
outdoor Mass (weather permitting). There is also an All Faiths Gift
Shoppe, numerous beautiful statues on the grounds, Stations of the
Cross, and the world's largest Nun Doll Museum.
The Cross In The Woods Shrine is located at 7078 M-68 in Indian
River (exit 310 off of I-75).
For more information, visit the official Cross In The Woods website
Cheboygan Dam and Lock: On the Cheboygan River, visit working boat
lock, “Why travel to the Soo?” The only outlet of the Inland
Waterway, the dam maintains the water levels on Mullet Lake and
provides flood-water relief for Inland Waterway, built in 1867 and
rebuilt in 1927, very promising fishing in the flood pool beneath
the dam, 7,000 boats pass annually through dam, the lock can
accommodate vessels up to 60 feet long. Open mid April to mid
October. Located at M-27 and the Lincoln Street Bridge.
Oden Fish Hatchery and Visitor Center: The hatchery produces trout
and salmon, up to 1 million annually, it includes an expansive
interpretive area to showcase Michigan’s world-class trout streams
and state fisheries management, tour a re-creation of the original
Wolverine train-car once used to transport fish, a one-mile river
side nature trail serves as a scale model of a Great Lake Watershed,
daily guided hatchery tours are available, open through labor Day,
call 231-348-0998, on US-23 south of Alanson, north of Oden on the
west side of Crooked Lake.
Black Mountain Forest Recreation Area: Offers plenty of
opportunities for outdoor recreationist such as hunting, fishing,
camping, 80 miles of groomed trails for hiking, horseback and
snowmobile riding, 30 miles of groomed pathways for cross country
skiing. Contains a portion of the 38 mile “Black Lake ORV/ATV
Trail,” see www.michigandnr.com for maps and more information. The
Rec. Area is located on the east side of Black Lake. Maps can be
obtained at the Indian River Tourist Center.
Pigeon River Country State Forest: 98,000 acre state Forest has
seven camp grounds, three major trout streams, several lakes and
wetland areas, most noted for 1000 strong elk herd, several viewing
areas are available, area also home to eagles, pine martin, bobcat,
bear, and more, 60 miles of hiking trails including the ‘High
Country Pathway,’ which contains 35 marked points of interest. Off
M-68, south onto Montgomery or Osmund Roads. Maps can be obtained at
the Indian River Tourist Center.
Agnes Andrea Nature Preserve: 27 acre site with frontage on the
Lower Pigeon River, a natural wildlife preserve, a foot bridge
connects the East and West sides, enjoy wild flowers, high bluffs
and low conifer swampland, a cabin with an outside privy is
available for overnight use with permission. Take Onaway Rd. to
Riverwood Rd. turn east, then follow the preserve signs. This is
part of the Little Traverse Conservancy -Northern Michigan’s Land
Trust, contact them for more information at 231-347-0991,
www.landtrust.com
Seven Springs Nature Preserve: 50 acre site with frontage on SE side
of Burt Lake, a trail begins at the parking lot at Chippewa Beach
Rd. Take Hwy 27 to Prospect Rd. (just north of the bridge) go west
onto Chippewa Beach Rd. watch for preserve signs on the left (past
the golf course). This is part of the Little Traverse Conservancy
-Northern Michigan’s Land Trust, contact them for more information
at 231-347-0991,
www.landtrust.com
Colonial Point Memorial Forest: Home to a unique stands of old
growth red oak and red pine. The Native Americans, who used fire to
suppress the undergrowth of beech and maple seedlings, extensively
farmed the area. It is adjacent to the Chaboiganing Nature Preserve.
Located on the west side of Burt Lake
Cooperation Park: The Park is a 60 acre multipurpose public
recreational facility, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts,
skating rink, soccer fields, basketball court, horseshoe pits,
hiking trails. There is also a 200-400 foot enclosed play area for
children, brand new 6,000 square foot play structure, additional
play equipment, picnic tables and a walking track. Located off Hwy.
27 at the south end of Indian River.
Ocqueoc Falls: Located on the Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway,
hikers or skiers can take a 3-6.5 mile loop through beautiful
countryside. There are two falls, the lower is 300 feet from the
upper-mail falls. See one of only three known surviving examples of
deck truss highway bridges in Michigan, built in 1937. Reach by
traveling east on M-68, past Onaway. Follow the well-marked signs.
Golf: In addition to the Indian River Golf Course the other courses
are Maple Ridge Club and Hidden River Golf and Casting club, both in
Brutus; Cheboygan Golf and Country Club in Cheboygan; Mackinaw Club
in Mackinaw City; Wildwood Lakes Golf Course in Wolverine; Black
Lake (rated in top 10 of Michigan courses) in Onaway.
|
|
|
