Fairview, Michigan

Fairview (ZIP code 48621) is an unincorporated community in Oscoda County in the northeastern Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is at the intersection of routes M-33 and M-72. It is considered the Wild Turkey capital of Michigan [ [http://www.infomi.com/capital.html The Capitals of Michigan ] ]

Geography

Geographic features

*Fairview is situated near the Au Sable River Valley.
*It is surrounded by the Huron National Forest and near the Rifle River State Recreation Area.
*The area is part of the Au Sable State Forest, specifically the
** Grayling FMU (Alcona, Crawford, Oscoda, and northern Iosco counties).
*The Oscoda County Park is minutes away. [ [http://www.theenchantedforest.com/oscodacountypark/ Oscoda County Park] ]
*Fairview is part of Northern Michigan.
*Fairview sits on the "Grayling outwash plain", a unique habitat. [ [http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/rlandscp/s7-2-2.htm Regional geography, geology and ecology of the area.] ] Glaciers shaped the area, creating a unique regional ecosystem. A large portion of the area is the so-called Grayling outwash plain, which consists of broad outwash plain including sandy ice-disintegration ridges; jack pine barrens, some white pine-red pine forest, and northern hardwood forest. Large lakes were created by glacial action. [ [http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/rlandscp/s7-2-2.htm Michigan regional geology.] ]

Major highways

* at the tip of the "mitten".
*. It is one of three true cross peninsular highways. [ [http://www.michiganhighways.org/listings/MichHwys70-79.html History of Michigan highways] . ]

Local attractions and activities

Attractions

The community is centered in the Huron National Forest along the Au Sable River. Wildlife are nearby, including bear, deer, eagles, Kirtland's Warblers, and turkeys. Local attractions and activities include:
*Amish Community
*Mennonite Relief Expo & Fair
*Michigan Shore to Shore Riding & Hiking Trail passes nearby. It runs from Empire to Oscoda, and points north and south. It is a 500 mile interconnected system of trails. [ [http://www.kerchevalave.com/mtra/sh2sh.html Michigan Shore to Shore Riding and Hiking Trail] .]
*Steiner's Museum of pioneer artifacts is in Fairview. [ [http://steinermuseum.org/ Steiner Museum] ]
*The Michigan Au Sable Valley Railroad is located in Fairview. It is 1/4 scale 16 gauge railroad, that offers rides on a passenger train through the scenic Northern Michigan landscape. It operates in jack pine country during the summer months. Riders travel through parts of the Huron National Forest and overlook the beautiful Comins Creek Valley. [ [http://www.michiganausablevalleyrailroad.com/index.html Michigan Au Sable Valley Railroad.] ]

Activities

*Birding -- Kirtland Warbler Habitat and Festival. The Kirtland's Warbler has its habitat in the area. [ [http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10371_10402-175411--,00.html Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Kirtland's Warbler Populations Continue to Grow.] ] There is a Kirtland's Warbler Festival, which is sponsored in part by Kirtland Community College. [cite web|url=http://warbler.kirtland.edu/|title=Kirtland Warbler Festival and links.]
*Boating, Paddling (canoe and kayak)
*Fishing, particularly trout fishing
*Hiking
*Hunting
*Cross-country skiing
*ORV, motorcycle and groomed snowmobile trails, including the renowned Bull Gap. [ [http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B7456 Michigan Organizations, Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce.] ]

References

External links

* [http://fairview.k12.mi.us/ Fairview Community Schools]
* [http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B7456 Michigan Organizations, Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce.]