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This is an
excellent reason to get off Interstate 75 and head EAST
for a change.
As
the weather warms and thoughts turn north watch for Exit
264 off I-75 just north of Grayling. The exit sign
says Frederic and I recommend you get off there but head
east instead of west. Here is a very nice winding
road past the Hartwick Pines and on to Lovells.
Carry on going east and follow the signs to the Terrific
Town of Lewiston. This road takes you through
pines and maples and past the twin lakes.
Once you reach Lewiston, this has been about 45
minutes, you have some choices. If you are in a
hurry you can turn north and reach Rt. 32 to get back to
the highway. Or, continue east on Rte. 612 for
some really great country. When you come to Rte.
33 you can head north into sinkhole country or head
south into Oscoda county where the Michigan Magazine
Museum is located.
If you have the time, continue on 33 to Fairview and
head east 72. When you reach 65 you have more
choices. You can go north a mile or two and turn
on McCullum Lake Rd. and follow that around back to 72,
keep your eye peeled for Black Bears. Or, turn
south on 65, and just south of Curran, the Black Bear
Capitol of Michigan, take the side road to McKinley.
This eventually turns into F-32. Either way, east
or west, will take you through Jack Pine and Kirtland's
Warbler country. East will bring you back to 65
and west will bring you into Mio and the road back to
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