Grayling

Grayling is located approximately in the center of Crawford County. The annual Au Sable River Canoe Marathon begins in Grayling and ends in Oscoda at Lake Huron. This non-stop canoe race attracts participants from all over the world. Grayling is the historical home of Chief Shoppenagon, who served in several capacities during the city’s early days. Hartwick Pines State Park has an old growth pine forest with visitors center and logging museum. Camp Grayling, the largest National Guard Base, in the northeastern United States is also located in Grayling. Camping, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, hunting and fishing are also available. Population: 1,944. City Hall: 103 South James St., Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-2131

The village was platted by the Saginaw & Jackson Railroad in 1874 and given a post office on January 19, 1874 with John E. Corbet as its first postmaster, succeeded by Leonard M. Simons on February 2, 1874. Incorporated as a village in 1903 and as a city in 1935. Named after the grayling trout, once so plentiful in the Au Sable River. The fish was identified by Martin Metcalf in 1861 and named by Prof. Jean Agassiz, of Harvard. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION & RECREATIONAL RESOURCES

Bottle-Cap Museum and Dawson & Stevens Classic 50's Diner, 231 Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2111

Bud’s Cains & Motel, 8378 Twin Bridge Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-8400

Carlise Canoes LLC, 110 State St., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2301

Crawford County Historical Museum, 97 E Michigan Ave., Grayling, MI 48653, Phone: (989) 348-4461

Fay’s Motel and Cottages, 78 N I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, Michigan 49738, Phone: (989) 348-7031

Fly Factory, 200 Ingham St., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-7108

Fox Run Country Club, 5825 W Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-4343

Grayling Country Club, 2122 S I 75 Business Loop, PO Box 529, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-5618

Grayling Fish Hatchery, N. Down River Road, PO Box 361, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9266

Guilt Trip Charters [Guide Service], 1706 Wakeley Bridge Rd., Grayling, Michigan 49738, Phone: (989) 348-3203

Hartwick Pines Logging Museum, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling, MI 48738, Phone: (989) 348-6178

Hawk Ridge Golf Course, 4020 Skyline Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 275-2000

Jim’s Canoe Livery & Cabin Rental, 1706 Wakely Bridge Road, Grayling, MI 48738, Phone (989) 348-3203

Lovells Lakeshore Cabins, 6733 Shannon Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9490

Michigan Tree Farm System, Huron Pines RC & D, 501 Norway St., Grayling, Michigan 49738, Phone: (800) 474-1718

Shel-Haven Canoe & Kayak Rental, PO Box 268, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2158

Wellington Farm Park [Museum], 6771 S. Military Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-5187

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