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Template:Geobox Rifle River is a 60.3-mile-long (97.0 km)[1] river in the U.S. state of Michigan. It rises in northeastern Ogemaw County and flows through Arenac County to enter Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron.[2] Once a logging river during the Michigan forestry boom at the turn of the 20th century, the river is now primarily used for recreation, and is a state-designated natural river. It is a popular river for canoeing, with no portages or dams and an average depth of 18 inches, to 5 feet in downtown Omer. It is also known for having one of the best White Sucker (Catostomus commersonii) runs in the state of Michigan, in the spring.

According to a historical map of Michigan originally published in 1831, the Rifle River may have previously been referred to as Grindstone Creek.[3]
According to a historical map of Michigan originally published in 1831, the Rifle River may have previously been referred to as Grindstone Creek.[3]

Canoe liveries serving the Rifle River

Several private canoe operators provide equipment rental and transportation for river trips along the Rifle River.

Twining, Michigan

  • Whispering Pines Campground and Canoe Livery.[4]

Sterling, Michigan (Central portion of the Rifle River - Most Popular)

  • River View Campground & Canoe Livery[5]
  • Whites Campground & Canoe Livery[6]
  • Rifle River Campground & Canoe Livery[7]

Omer, Michigan (Lower portion of the Rifle River)

  • Russel's Canoe Liveryhttp://www.russellcanoe.com
  • Riverbend Campground & Canoe Rental[8]
  • Big Bend Campground & Canoe Rental[9]
  • Springs form small creeks - like this one - that run into and feed the Rifle River.
    Springs form small creeks - like this one - that run into and feed the Rifle River.

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map Archived 2012-04-05 at WebCite, accessed November 7, 2011
  2. ^ "Rifle River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ Michigan State University Map Library
  4. ^ http://www.michigan.org/property/whispering-pines-campground-and-canoe-livery/
  5. ^ http://riverviewcampground.com
  6. ^ http://whitescanoe.com
  7. ^ http://riflerivercampground.com
  8. ^ http://www.riverbendomer.com
  9. ^ http://www.bigbendcamp.com
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