Au Sable River

Representatives from local government, conservation groups and frustrated citizens held a virtual media conference Thursday to voice their concerns.

The group represents 19 local chapters and over 8,000 individual members.

Northern Michigan is the perfect place to be outdoors with its extensive forests and pristine rivers. The irony is, it’s also the perfect place to simulate warfare. A proposed expansion is putting some residents and the Michigan National Guard head-to-head.

Northern Michigan is the perfect place to be outdoors with its extensive forests and pristine rivers. The irony is, it’s also the perfect place to simulate warfare. A proposed expansion is putting some residents and the Michigan National Guard head-to-head.

Most of people who sign up for the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon don’t look for first place — they just want to finish the longest canoe competition in North America. This year, two sisters were racing for redemption with a core team of support behind them.

The race begins Saturday night and can last up to 19 hours. Teams will compete to break the record time - which currently sits at just under 14 hours.

As public comment continues for the proposed expansion of Camp Grayling, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs announced its opposition to the project.

DNR representatives say the 162,000 acre proposal is likely to scale down in the coming months but many still worry about the military getting closer to their homes and property.

Camp Grayling officials say the land would be used for low-impact, cyber warfare training. Locals around the Au Sable say they need more information before supporting the project.

If you’re upset about drunken crowds on northern Michigan rivers in the summer, don’t expect change anytime soon.This week, the U.S. Forest Service said…