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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.
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BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION & RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
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Bottle-Cap Museum and Dawson & Stevens Classic 50's Diner, 231 Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2111
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Bud’s Cains & Motel, 8378 Twin Bridge Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-8400
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Carlise Canoes LLC, 110 State St., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2301
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Crawford County Historical Museum, 97 E Michigan Ave., Grayling, MI 48653, Phone: (989) 348-4461
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Fay’s Motel and Cottages, 78 N I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, Michigan 49738, Phone: (989) 348-7031
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Fly Factory, 200 Ingham St., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-7108
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Fox Run Country Club, 5825 W Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-4343
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Grayling Country Club, 2122 S I 75 Business Loop, PO Box 529, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-5618
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Grayling Fish Hatchery, N. Down River Road, PO Box 361, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9266
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Guilt Trip Charters [Guide Service], 1706 Wakeley Bridge Rd., Grayling, Michigan 49738, Phone: (989) 348-3203
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Hartwick Pines Logging Museum, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling, MI 48738, Phone: (989) 348-6178
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Hawk Ridge Golf Course, 4020 Skyline Road, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 275-2000
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Lovells Lakeshore Cabins, 6733 Shannon Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9490
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Michigan Tree Farm System, Huron Pines RC & D, 501 Norway St., Grayling, Michigan 49738, Phone: (800) 474-1718
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Shel-Haven Canoe & Kayak Rental, PO Box 268, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-2158
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Wellington Farm Park [Museum], 6771 S. Military Rd., Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-5187
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