Fitness Stations In West Branch

 

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     There are fitness stations tucked away along the trail at the Tollfree Wellness Park in West Branch.  The fitness equipment is designed to increase agility, balance, and strength.  The Tollfree Wellness Park is located at 2463 S. M-30, in West Branch, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of the fitness stations in West Branch. 

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There are fitness stations tucked away along the trail at the Tollfree Wellness Park in West Branch.

The fitness equipment is designed to increase agility, balance, and strength.

The Tollfree Wellness Park is located at 2463 S. M-30, in West Branch, Michigan.

Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Click on the link below for more information about the Tollfree Wellness Park in West Branch.

                                                                                 Game Notes 

-  The Tollfree Wellness Park sits on the campus of MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch.

-  The Tollfree Wellness Park features a trail that is surrounded by nature.

-  There is a dog park at the Tollfree Wellness Park in West Branch.

-  There are also community gardens at the Tollfree Wellness Park in West Branch.

For information about the Tollfree Wellness Park in West Branch click on  https://www.mymichigan.org/locations/profile/tolfree-wellness-park/

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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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Mystery Bridge in West Branch?

Go from nowhere to nowhere in West Branch!

     In the city of West Branch, off of Interstate 75, is a mystery bridge of sorts that will take you from nowhere to nowhere in a hurry.  Located approximately 50 feet off of the highway, the bridge serves a limited purpose for a very limited amount of people.  Although the population in West Branch has continued to rise since 2000, and businesses in the area have continued to flourish, some construction projects just make you ask why?  The Victorian style businesses in the downtown area of West Branch continue to draw tourism, and the Tanger Outlet located just north of the downtown area has recently grown, along with the area known by the locals as "Hamburger Hill".  The mystery bridge however, sits in between these two sections of the city, located in a remote section off of the Interstate.
    I have no idea who paid for the bridge, but it makes me wonder if more urgent matters in West Branch could have been addressed with the money, and resources used to build this mystery bridge.  Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and check out more pictures of the mystery bridge in West Branch!  Scroll down and vote in the Local Wrestling Virtual Tournament!  Click on June and read all about it!

The mystery bridge sits approximately 50 feet off of Interstate 75.

Tourists fail to utilize the bridge in West Branch!  They continue to speed on by!

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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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