The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
stopped at Iargo Springs
on the River Road National Scenic Byway in Michigan
and walked down 294 stairs
June 15, 2013

The beautiful Iargo Springs, is a very amazing spot. Iargo Springs features several viewing decks and a boardwalk path through the natural springs. Man-made barriers pool the springs and create small waterfalls that the ice cold spring water runs down.
Scroll down for amazing photos, especially the photos taken near the Au Sable River.

Below: The natural springs can be accessed from the road via 294 stairs leading down to the Au Sable River. Lee went DOWN the stairs BACKWARDS. It was easier on his knees. This always causes people to stare, so the two RV Gypsies stop to explain.

Below: Two of the springs had dams that created small waterfalls. Lee Duquette checked out the first waterfall.

Below: The photo below was taken by Lee Duquette from the spot where he was standing in the photo that is shown just above.

Below: The 2nd spring with a dam
that created a small waterfall.

Close-up of the rocks and moss in the spring water as shown in the photo to the left.

Below: The water was amazingly crystal clear.

Below: Iargo Springs is a mystical place where underground springs come together and form multiple cold water streams throughout this area.

Below: The two RV Gypsies on separate parts of the elevated boardwalk that meanders through the spring area. The wooden boardwalk stretches over 1,000 feet as it winds through the natural springs.

Below: Water flowed everywhere

Below: The water flowing around this sprig of green was so clear that it's hard to realize that this is a photo of water.

Below: Iargo Springs provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Au Sable River. There are many large natural springs. Varied flora includes riparian wildflowers and old growth hardwood.

Below: The two RV Gypsies saw each other across the boardwalk, so they waved and took a picture of each other as they walked along the elevated boardwalk and enjoyed the serenity of Iargo Springs. Nobody else was in the area at this time.

Below: The water was so clear that it was hard to believe that the two photos shown below are photos of things UNDER the river's water.

Oh MY!!! - ---- Now the two RV Gypsies had to go back up the 294 stairs.

Double Menu for the two RV Gypsies Adventures
in Oscoda and Tawas, Michigan
June 15-16, 2013
You may visit these ELEVEN (11) sites in any order you choose.

Au Sable Harbor and Pier

Oscoda Beach Park and Pier

Sturgeon Point Lighthouse

Tawas Point Lighthouse

Old Bailey School

Paul Bunyan Statue and Oddities

Below: The two RV Gypsies drove on the River Road Scenic Byway, a 22-mile drive between Oscoda and South Branch that runs parallel with the beautiful AuSable River. It is a designated a National Scenic Byway. The Lumberman's Monument, Canoer's Memorial, Iargo Springs, and Foote Pond Scenic Overlook are all attractions off of the River Road Scenic Byway.

Lumberman's Monument

Canoer's Memorial

Beautiful Iargo Springs -- (this page)

Foote Pond Scenic Overlook

Cooke Pond, Horseshoe Island, Au Sable River, and 544 steps

AFTER you have seen all eleven (11) sections above, please continue on to Mackinac Island and 2 lighthouses

OR Continue Navigation in the order of your choice via the alphabetical or category buttons below OR Click here to see travels by the year (not the best way)