Attractions in Northeast Michigan

Iargo Springs is one of the most beautiful attractions in Oscoda Township, with panoramic views of the famous AuSable River, wildflowers in bloom, and, of course, the natural spring itself. It’s no wonder Native American’s considered the traditional drinking source to be sacred ground for hundreds of years and believed the site’s waters held mystical powers. The springs are also a main feature on the River Road Scenic Byway, a nationally recognized piece of natural beauty. Climb to the observation deck 300 feet above the Au Sable River for an absolutely breathtaking view of the AuSable River Valley below you. That’s not all that this holy site has to offer, though, as those willing to walk the 294-step descent will enter a truly mystical place where the underground Iargo Springs conjoin to form a cold water stream.

Sturgeon Point Lighthouse is located 30 minutes north overlooking Lake Huron. Erected in 1870, the Coast Guard no longer uses it; however, the Alcona Historical Society has kept the light operational for smaller boats.  Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day from 10:00 am to 4:00pm, you can visit the keeper’s house, a maritime museum, as well as climb the tower.

The River Road National Scenic Byway, a pre-European Native American travel route, is a 23-mile road that parallels the Au Sable River and intersects with US-23 in Oscoda, MI. It stretches from Lake Huron into the Huron National Forest that is famous for its scenery, biology, history, and its efficiency as a major route in the transportation of white pine lumber. Recreation opportunities on the byway include hiking, fishing, boating, as well as breathtaking views of the Huron National Forest. Parking is casual, and can be done on the road as long as traffic isn’t obstructed, and there are multiple access points throughout the forest.