Lumberman's Monument Park

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Tawas City, MI

Lumberman's Monument is a monument dedicated to the workers of the early logging industry in Michigan. Standing at 14 feet, the bronze statue features a log surrounded by three figures: a timber cruiser holding a compass, a sawyer with his saw slung over his shoulder, and a river rat resting his peavey on the ground. The granite base of the statue is engraved with a memorial that reads Erected to perpetuate the memory of the pioneer lumbermen of Michigan through whose labors was made possible the development of the prairie states. It is also inscribed with the names of the logging families who dedicated their time and efforts to the industry in the area. It was built in 1931, dedicated in 1932 and is managed by the USDA Forest Service. It is located in the northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan along the Au Sable River within Huron-Manistee National Forests. Access to the park is on River Road, which intersects M-65 west of Oscoda, Michigan. Monument Road, from East Tawas, also leads directly to the monument, which is in Oscoda Township in Iosco County. The monument is part of the River Road Scenic Byway, a 22-mile drive between Oscoda and South Branch that runs parallel with the beautiful Au Sable River. It is a designated National Scenic Byway.
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Great Getaways: Lumberman's Monument - Tawas, MI

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The Lumberman's Monument was erected in 1931 as a lasting memorial to the lumbermen that harvested Michigan's giant white pine. A 14 foot bronze statue overlooks the beautiful Au Sable River. The three figures represent various stages of the historic lumbering operation. In the center, the timber cruiser holds a compass, to his left, a sawyer holds an ax and cross-cut saw. On the right, is the river rat using a peavey.

Landscape Photography Around Lumberman's Monument and East Tawas, Michigan

East Tawas, Michigan and nearby areas offer many great sights to see simply by getting out into nature and doing some landscape photography. From the Lumberman's Monument west of Oscoda to downtown East Tawas and Tawas Point State Park, the East Tawas area along with Iosco County in general is a great place to spend a weekend or a summer up in Northern Lower Michigan. With sights such as the Cooke Dam Pond and the Tawas Point Lighthouse, there are endless opportunities to do some landscape photography.

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Great Getaways: Tawas Bay Pedestrian & Bicycle Path - Tawas, MI

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With the opening of a brand new section of paved, non-motorized trail way through Alabaster Township last fall, the Tawas Bay Pedestrian and Bicycle Path now extends some 10 miles along Michigan's Lake Huron shoreline. It offers a safe and scenic, off-highway route that shadows US-23 through Tawas and East Tawas, ending at one-of-a-kind Tawas Point State Park.

Let's Visit the Lumberman's Monument

This video shows the area around the Lumberman's Monument about ten miles (not exact I don't think) north of Tawas City, MI. I show the monument itself as well as views of the Au Sable River basin after going down about 260 steps. You can probably tell that I am out of breath at the end of the video as I had to go all the way back to the top!

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It took me all summer, but I was able to get at least one decent video of the Alabaster loading dock. I'm hoping to be back next weekend for a closer look. Original video had cooler music, but youtube copyright issues stopped it.

Great Getaways: Tawas Point State Park - Tawas, MI

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The park's expansive day-use beach offers acres of glistening white sugar sand, sprinkled with patches of dune grass and backed by low dunes on the Lake Huron side. Come to find out, Tawas Point apparently also happens to be one of the best locations in the country -- maybe in the world -- to experience the growing extreme sport of kite-boarding. The jewel of the park is Tawas Point Lighthouse, built in 1876. It is the only working model of Victorian-era light stations still in operation on the Great Lakes; and to walk through this historic structure and ascend its winding iron staircase is truly to step back in time.

Great Getaways: Downtown East Tawas - Tawas, MI

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Great Getaways: Pedestrian & Bike Path - Tawas City, MI

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The Tawas area is a people-friendly area that still has that wonderful Up-North/Small Town appeal. The Tawases offers both visitors and residents a blend of Sugar Sandy Beaches and Beautiful Public Parks on spacious Tawas Bay, to unique shopping opportunities, lodging and dining pleasures along US-23 and downtown Newman Street.

Ausable River Sand Dunes at Lumberman's Monument

Camping on the Ausable River, near Lumberman's Monument. Sweet drone footage and slow motion go pro jumps on the sand dunes.
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Veterans Park, 608 W. Lake St., was established in 2009 along the Tawas River. It is adjacent to City Hall, creating additional parking, a boardwalk along the river for fishing and access to launch a canoe or kayak.

300 Stairs To The Bottom - Michigan's Lumberman's Monument and Iargo Springs

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DJI Phantom 4 black drone view of a Country Lake & Au Sable River Overlooks

DJI Phantom 4 black edition footage of a back road country lake in Michigan's thumb and the beautiful Au Sable river near Oscoda, MI. Three different scenic overlooks shots.

Lumbermans Monument - Oscoda Michigan

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Pure Michigan Dam Trip with Johnny Panther Quests

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Unbelievable Polar Bear Ice Swim PERCHVILLE, USA East Tawas Michigan #UpNorth

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EAST TAWAS – Mother Nature pulled through at the last moment to ensure a comfortable experience was had by attendees of the 69th annual Perchville USA winter festival.

Bitter cold, poor driving conditions and significant snowfall pummeled the Tawases in the days leading up to Perchville. But, as the excitement rose for the event, so too did the temperatures.

There was still a chilly bite in the air on Saturday, but temperatures ultimately reached the mid-20s and the weather was much more pleasant than it had been in recent days. The event was graced with an even warmer day on the Feb. 3 festival finale.

Hosted by the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce, the four-day celebration began on Jan. 31 with the Royal Feast at Mr. Jack’ss Sports Bar & Grill.

The DNR boat launch in East Tawas was a popular stop for festival goers, as well, with a huge crowd forming Saturday afternoon for the first round of Polar Bear Plunges.

Once again, the divers didn’t disappoint as they leapt into Lake Huron through a hole cut in the ice – while bringing along fun props and donning colorful wigs and costumes.

Overseen by members of U.S. Coast Guard Station Tawas, Polar Bear Plunge participants all earned a keepsake T-shirt to remember their brave act.

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Lumberman's Monument, Oscoda, MI

Panaramic view of the Au Sable River at Lumberman's Monument just outside of Oscoda, MI. You can also see the sand dunes that lead down to the river for some great swimming. Footage taken November, 2010.

Great Getaways: Tawas Lighthouse - Tawas, MI

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Winter in Oscoda, MI

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Great Getaways: Iargo Springs - Tawas, MI

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Located on the River Road Scenic Byway, this site, considered a holy place by native
Americans, offers a breathtaking view of the AuSable River Valley from a 30' high observation deck. For the adventurous, walk down 294 steps and enter a mystical place where underground springs come together and form cold water streams. Walk along the elevated boardwalk and enjoy the serenity.