Lumberman's Monument
The Lumberman’s Monument is dedicated to the workers of the early logging industry in Michigan. It was built in 1931 and is located in the Huron-Manistee National Forest that was heavily logged in the second half of the 19th century. It stands 14 feet high on a bluff overlooking the scenic AuSable River. A must-see stop for visitors, the Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center interprets the area’s colorful lumbering past. Learn about the men who cut the timber that helped build a nation. Climb through a logjam, use a peavey and learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays. If you are willing to hike 272 steps to the edge of the AuSable, you can board the Wanigan, a replica of the floating cook shacks that followed the river drives.
