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The two RV Gypsies stopped at Iargo Springs |
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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.
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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. |
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Two of the springs had dams that created small waterfalls. Lee checked out the first waterfall. |
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The photo below was taken by Lee from the spot where he was standing in the photo that is shown just above. |
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The 2nd spring with a dam |
Close-up of the rocks and moss in the spring water as shown in the photo to the left. |
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The water was amazingly crystal clear. |
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Iargo Springs is a mystical place where underground springs come together and form multiple cold water streams throughout this area. |
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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. |
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Water flowed everywhere |
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The water flowing around this sprig of green was so clear that it's hard to realize that this is a photo of water. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Oh MY!!! - ---- Now the two RV Gypsies had to go back up the 294 stairs. |
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. The page you are on is grayed out and cannot be chosen. |
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Au Sable Harbor and Pier |
Oscoda Beach Park and Pier |
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse |
Tawas Point Lighthouse |
Old Bailey School |
Paul Bunyan Statue & Oddities |
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 Au Sable River. It is a designated 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 |
Iargo Springs (beautiful) |
Foote Pond Scenic Overlook |
Cooke Pond, Horseshoe Island, Au Sable River, |
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