Grayling Visitors Bureau

11/16/2024

CHRISTMAS STORY WALK-Stop by the businesses to read along with the story today at the Grayling Christmas Walk. The first stop is at the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce & Grayling Visitors Bureau @ 234 Michigan Ave.

11/13/2024

Schedule for Saturdays Christmas Walk!

11/11/2024

Make sure you stop and see all the amazing Christmas Trees!

FESTIVAL OF TREES 2024 - Coming soon. Mark your calendars….

11/04/2024

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Every single day he puts the work in.
Everyday at 4:00pm he gets his kit on and fills up his bottle and clocks out to put the work in. And somedays after paddling or already riding in the morning.
It’s relentless and sometimes being so close to the situation we find ourselves annoyed yet envious with the drive and motivation that he has. Or some of us find it confusing why he has to do it EVERYDAY?

Yesterday proves why.

Iceman Cometh Challenge is special. For lots of reasons. It is a crazy world class event that is second to none. It’s extra special to us bc it’s in our backyard and we get to watch Jorden race against some of the best guys in North America. And it’s extra special for our NB team when we get to witness him earn a podium finish.

We hear about his races. We know he’s strong. We know he’s talented. But it’s not until you get to see it first hand - how fiercely competitive and intense this sport is at the top. Unless you witness this, you don’t understand it. And Jorden is always right fricken there! This year 5th Place and seconds off the win.

HE IS SPECIAL. Year after year he competes. He doesn’t burn out. 16 Icemans and he consistently finishes top ten. He represents our humble little town and is one of the most well-known and respected riders in the state and the midwest. He turns our goofy fun store into a legit bicycle shop every time he lines up to race. We are so so so so so proud of him for yesterday’s race. So so so beaming with pride.

His goal and dream is to win the darn thing. 5th is fantastic. A few notes tho-He’s the oldest one on the podium, probably the only one clocking into work on Monday morning, definitely the only one that dominates in a canoe, and I would bet he would win a cross country ski race amongst the field. A few more reasons he is unique.

Congratulations Jorden! Give yourself the permission to enjoy this one for a while!

10/28/2024

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE
CAMP GRAYLING JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER HEADQUARTERS BLDG. 4, HOWE ROAD
CAMP GRAYLING, MI 49739

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Range Report & Firing Schedule
Oct 28-Nov 3, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jennifer Caverson, Community Relations Specialist [email protected]

GRAYLING, MI and surrounding counties – Each week the "CAMP GRAYLING RANGE REPORT” is broadcast on Q100 FM radio to keep the public informed and safe. This report can also be found on our social media platforms, Up North Voice, Grayling Visitor’s Bureau and Crawford County Avalanche.

RANGE ACTIVITY:

• 30 Complex gates and trails (Small Fan Only) will be CLOSED Oct 28th and Nov 1-3.
• 40 Complex gates and trails will be CLOSED for artillery Nov 1-3.
• South Camp, near Lake Margrethe will continue to have small arms training this week.
• For further clarification about gate closures, always call Headquarters at 989.344.6100.

2024 EVENTS: Disabled Veteran’s Deer Hunt (Nov 7-9)

DID YOU KNOW? You can now schedule your appointment with our DEERS ID card office online! It’s fast and easy, just click on the QR code below! * Remember to wear RED on Fridays (“Remember Everyone Deployed”)

NEWS: Please join us in congratulating past Camp Commander COL Scott Meyers in his recent promotion to the rank of Brigadier General. Brigadier General Meyers currently serves as the Michigan National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Initiatives. In this critical role, he oversees the National All-Domain Warfighting Center and is responsible for Joint Exercises within the Department. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in expanding and modernizing technological capabilities and training initiatives at the All-Domain Warfighting Center in Northern Michigan.

FOUR (4) MAJOR TRAINING COMPLEX AREAS

-SOUTH CAMP (small arms ranges): West of Lake Margrethe, East of the pipeline; on Howe, Murphy and Daniels Roads.
-13 COMPLEX & Light Demo Ranges 20-21 (mortars & demolition range): South end of Beaver Road in Crawford County and West of Engineer Valley in Kalkaska County.
-30 COMPLEX: Fenced Range bounded by N. Down River Rd, Stephan Bridge Rd, Bucks E-W Truck Trail and Tank Trail parallel to Jones Lake Road. Weapon size determines road closure.
Temporary Non-Dudded Impact Areas:
-Small Fan/Surface Danger Zone: The 30 COMPLEX fenced area plus all roads/trails within the Surace Danger Zone gate fan, bounded by Stephan Bridge Rd, Dyer Truck Trl, Wakeley Bridge Rd and an unnamed trail approximately 3km. S and parallel to Co. Hwy 612.
-Large Fan/Surface Danger Zone: Small fan, plus all roads and trails bounded by Wakeley Bridge Road, then E for one mile to intersection of N. Down River Road and Bald Hill Truck Trail, then N to an unnamed county trail approximately 4km. S of Village of Lovells, then W parallel to Co. Hwy. 612 back to Wakeley Bridge Road.
-40 COMPLEX (Artillery and Air-To-Ground Range): Fenced area SE of Marlette Road and SW of Sand Lake Trail, W of Lonesome Lake Rd and KP Truck Trail and 2-2.25km N of Co. Hwy. 612. Gates and barricades vary outside the fence based on weapon systems. Includes artillery firing points (FPs) located around the entire range.

10/25/2024

Some great pictures this past weekend at Wellington Farm, USA. Don't forget the The Jack-o-lantern Hayride starts tonight and is also on the 26th and 27th. Reserve your spot at 989-348-5187.

10/23/2024

Bring the kids or grandkids to Hanson Hills and check out the Finn & Feather Storybook Trail where the featured book until 11/4 is: The Adventure Friends Ski Day by Brian Duhon (Author), Mousam Banerjee (Illustrator). You might even get to see a blue heron if you look hard.

10/23/2024

Beautiful views from Hanson Hills where you can hike, bike or play Disc Golf. Make sure to check out their website for more programs and information.

10/21/2024

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE
CAMP GRAYLING JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER HEADQUARTERS BLDG. 4, HOWE ROAD
CAMP GRAYLING, MI 49739

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Range Report & Firing Schedule
Oct 21-27, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jennifer Caverson, Community Relations Specialist [email protected]

GRAYLING, MI and surrounding counties – Each week the "CAMP GRAYLING RANGE REPORT” is broadcast on Q100 FM radio to keep the public informed and safe. This report can also be found on our social media platforms, Up North Voice, Grayling Visitor’s Bureau and Crawford County Avalanche.

RANGE ACTIVITY:

• 30 Complex gates and trails (Small Fan Only) will be CLOSED thru October 28th.
• 40 Complex gates and trails near Range 45 will be CLOSED October 25th. Hunters, be advised that there will be occasional loud artillery Oct 22nd through the 25th.
• South Camp, near Lake Margrethe will continue to have small arms training this week.
• For further clarification about gate closures, always call Headquarters at 989.344.6100.

2024 EVENTS: Disabled Veteran’s Deer Hunt (Nov 7-9)

DID YOU KNOW? You can now schedule your appointment with our DEERS ID card office online! It’s fast and easy, just click on the QR code below! * Remember to wear RED on Fridays (“Remember Everyone Deployed”)

NEWS: Tune in to Q100’s Northern Focus on October 25th at 9am as our new Garrison Camp Commander, COL Lucas Lanczy speaks with Jerry Coyne.

FOUR (4) MAJOR TRAINING COMPLEX AREAS

-SOUTH CAMP (small arms ranges): West of Lake Margrethe, East of the pipeline; on Howe, Murphy and Daniels Roads.
-13 COMPLEX & Light Demo Ranges 20-21 (mortars & demolition range): South end of Beaver Road in Crawford County and West of Engineer Valley in Kalkaska County.
-30 COMPLEX: Fenced Range bounded by N. Down River Rd, Stephan Bridge Rd, Bucks E-W Truck Trail and Tank Trail parallel to Jones Lake Road. Weapon size determines road closure.
Temporary Non-Dudded Impact Areas:
-Small Fan/Surface Danger Zone: The 30 COMPLEX fenced area plus all roads/trails within the Surace Danger Zone gate fan, bounded by Stephan Bridge Rd, Dyer Truck Trl, Wakeley Bridge Rd and an unnamed trail approximately 3km. S and parallel to Co. Hwy 612.
-Large Fan/Surface Danger Zone: Small fan, plus all roads and trails bounded by Wakeley Bridge Road, then E for one mile to intersection of N. Down River Road and Bald Hill Truck Trail, then N to an unnamed county trail approximately 4km. S of Village of Lovells, then W parallel to Co. Hwy. 612 back to Wakeley Bridge Road.
-40 COMPLEX (Artillery and Air-To-Ground Range): Fenced area SE of Marlette Road and SW of Sand Lake Trail, W of Lonesome Lake Rd and KP Truck Trail and 2-2.25km N of Co. Hwy. 612. Gates and barricades vary outside the fence based on weapon systems. Includes artillery firing points (FPs) located around the entire range.

10/18/2024

Sunday October 20, 2024, Borchers Au Sable Canoe and Kayak will be ending its 2024 paddle season in style with 73-degree temperatures!!!!

Come on down for one (or more) last paddle while the weather is still beautiful and enjoy Michigan's premier river!

Give us a call before it's too late.......see you on the river!

10/18/2024

When visiting this fall, please keep in mind that the Visitor Center and Logging Museum have new hours. They are open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm. The trails are still open every day 8am-10pm. 🚶‍♀️⛷️
Note that the Visitor Center restrooms will only be available when the Visitor Center is open. Flush toilets are available in the picnic area and outhouses are available at the Logging Museum. The last day for the Logging Museum is November 3. The last day for the Visitor Center is November 10. The Visitor Center will reopen Saturday, January 4.

Visitor Center open days and winter events may be altered or canceled due to pending renovations to the building and exhibit hall. Please call us at 989-348-2537 or email [email protected] for updates.

10/18/2024

The true colors are shining through in Northern Michigan.

10/18/2024

10/18/2024

10/11/2024

Fire danger expected to remain high through the weekend Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 10/10/2024 12:34 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News Oct. 10, 2024 Contact: Paul Rogers, 616-260-8406 (Lower Peninsula), or John Pepin, 906-226-1352 (Upper...