Spring - a beautiful time to Rediscover Roscommon

Last month after our LAST snowstorm I was able to take a vacation trip to Florida. The parts of my trip I liked most were the areas that reminded me of Michigan (sans alligators).

There is nothing that compares to spring in Michigan, especially Roscommon County. It is amazing to watch the springtime flowers come up out of the ground (yes, you can literally watch them grow if you are patient enough). The buds on the trees are unfurling into shiny new leaves, shades of green that rival the fall palette of color.

There are many signs of spring in Roscommon County, including the delight you see as families and people are out enjoying the warmer weather, whether dipping their lines in the lake, launching their boats or just enjoying the clean, fresh air and sunshine.

Another sign of spring is the bird migration and baby geese. So many look at geese as a nuisance but in their own habitat they are a pleasure to watch. If you are driving on Old 27 between Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake be sure to be on the alert for the new families as they love to hug the shoulder.

Speaking of birds - be sure to take yourself (and camera and binoculars) on the self guided Ausable Birding Trail.  From the tiniest of warblers to the herons and cranes, you can cross a number of birds off your checklist. Hawks, eagles and osprey nest throughout the county (fishing is good for them).

Whatever your delight, rediscover Roscommon County and Michigan's Other Great Lakes this spring. It's in our nature to welcome you. Lodging can be found here.