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Showing posts with label Ogemaw County. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

88 Steps To Water!




The Rifle River High Banks entrance has 88 steps, and a place for your small boat along the side! 








     The Rifle River stretches throughout the Ogemaw County area, and runs through Mills Township, West Branch and several other cities in Mid Michigan.  There are several public entrances that are used to access the Rifle River for flat boat fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing.  Some of these public entrances are more well known by the locals then others.  The Rifle River High Banks entrance is located off of Rifle River Road, just south of M-55.  The Rifle River High Banks entrance has 88 steps, and a place for your small boat along the side.  Near the half way point is a resting area with a bench, and a trail that leads to another entrance to the water.  The trail has a lookout point which is placed high above the water, and offers a breathtaking view of the Rifle River. The other entrance also has a rail for your small boat, and leads directly into the water.  This entrance doesn't have all of the muck at the bottom like the main entrance does.   If you use the Rifle River High Banks entrance don't forget to bring the bug spray, and if you go canoeing on a windy day, be advised that the current at this entrance is very strong.   









The second entrance leads directly into the water!





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Monday, July 22, 2013

Ogemaw Hills Bike Week!




Last week was "Bike Week" in Ogemaw Hills!








     Last week was "Bike Week" in Ogemaw Hills, and the city of West Branch, along with the entire Ogemaw County area was transformed into a riders paradise with events throughout the week accommodating hundreds of bikers that attended this years event.  Bikers braved the heat wave that struck Ogemaw County last week including over 100 degree temperatures, a power outage on Friday that spread throughout the West Branch area, and violent thunderstorms with strong winds, and heavy rain.  Bikers camped out at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds (pictured above, and below), but they could be seen, and heard riding throughout the Ogemaw County area.
     Several events took place all week long at "Bike Week", and the public was treated to a free "Super Stunt Show" on Friday night in the city of West Branch.  Some of the other events included 5 separate performances by the "Ives Brothers Stunt Show", bikini bull riding, a bikini contest, a bike wear contest, judged bike contests, bike races, bike shows, nightly live entertainment, and of course fireworks. Businesses in the area look forward to "Bike Week", along with the several bikers around the country that attend the yearly event.







The Ogemaw County Fairgrounds hosted this years "Bike Week"!
 
   








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