Welcome to Northern Michigan where nature is right out your door.  Enjoy all seasons from morel hunting in the spring to color tours in the fall and winter snow fun.   Bring the kids and let them romp in one of our many playgrounds.  Hunt, fish or just enjoy watching the birds and nature unfold around you.  Crawford County is home to over 40 lakes and 2 wonderful rivers, the AuSable River and the Manistee River.