Roscommon - for rest and relaxation

The Fourth is over and what a party it was in Roscommon County - fireworks, fun on the lakes, craft shows and more. Busy, busy, busy...glad you could celebrate here.

Now, it is time to come back to the REAL vacation paradise of Michigan's Other Great Lakes. Of course, there are plenty of activities to keep your vacation busy, but what if you just need to get away, relax and re-create yourself?

Let me begin with a story. I live near Higgins Lake and this summer I have seen a couple on their bicycles that made me raise my eyebrows. Everyone is familiar with tandem bikes where one person sits behind the other. Well, there is a couple on the west side of the lake who sit side-by-side on their bike. You see, the wife is legally blind and had always enjoyed her bike rides around the lake. Her husband wanted her to be able to continue her exercise in the fresh air and cooling breeze so for want of a better word, he made a contraption that joins their bikes near the steering wheel. Now they both get out and enjoy a summer ride at Higgins Lake. They share the pedaling and he steers.

Janisse and Gary

Now what does that story have to do with coming to relax in Roscommon for your vacation? I just wanted to highlight the atmosphere created by the wonderful people who live and work here.

It is quiet and uncrowded (except for the Fourth) and you can safely enjoy a bike ride on peaceful, light traffic roads. If you need a few groceries or something from the hardware store, stop in any of the locally owned, family run businesses. You are so important to them they are up before dawn ready to greet you bright and early.  You are so important to them they carry just about every item you can think of and always go that extra step in customer service (I have yet to carry anything out to my car from the hardware store on the West side of the lake).


Oh, yes, the birds are noisy and may wake you up before the crack of dawn. But their calls replace the blare of sirens and honking of horns.

Don't feel like cooking? Stop in for some real home cooking at our area restaurants.

Come, relax in Roscommon County on your next vacation. It is in our nature to treat you as guests and welcome you like family as you stay in our natural settings and re-create yourself. Come soon, come often. For more information visit www.visithoughtonlake.com.

Now, a walk or a nap? I think I will do whatever comes naturally.