Grayling, MI

Located in the heart of northern Michigan, Grayling offers a classic Up North lifestyle built around the outdoors. The Au Sable River winds straight through town, drawing anglers, kayakers, and paddlers from all over. Every July, locals turn out to cheer on the famous AuSable River Canoe Marathon, an overnight race that stretches 120 miles all the way to Lake Huron. Right outside town, the towering old-growth trees at Hartwick Pines State Park offer miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails, while nearby Camp Grayling provides a steady economic base. It is a relaxed, friendly community surrounded by public land and pristine water.