Looking to get some exercise and while experiencing Michigan history? The 14-foot Lumberman’s Monument in Oscoda is a tribute to Michigan's logging history. It's 242 steps above the Au Sable River, where you can enjoy some scenic views and check out a replica of a wanigan, a loggers floating kitchen. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com) | MLive.com

The peak logging periods in Big Rapids occurred in the 1870s and 1880s. By 1905, the last logging drive went down the river, leading to a decline. The focus shifted to the furniture industry, and area farmers harvested hardwoods previously ignored in favor of virgin white pine. #logging #BigRapids #history #Michigan #industry | DW Video & Multimedia, LLC

In the frozen Michigan winter of 1887, a team of lumberjacks vanished one by one, stalked by something neither wolf nor man. Deep in the cedar swamps, strange tracks, mutilated animals, and chilling cries in the night foretold a nightmare none could escape. Only two survived to tell the tale—of monstrous shapes, desperate battles, and a terror that still echoes when the wind howls with more than one voice. Dare to discover what haunted the woods that winter. SEE MORE: https://rb.colofandom.com/l

In 1887, Michigan lumberjacks claimed they saw a towering wolf-like creature walking upright… stalking their camps from the shadows. This chilling encounter became known as the first recorded sighting of the Michigan Dogman, a legend that still haunts the forests today. 🌑 Dark legends • Real encounters • Hidden truths Welcome to HiddenMythWorld. #MichiganDogman #DogmanEncounter #HiddenMythWorld #HorrorShort #ScaryStory #Cryptid #Folklore #DarkLegends #Shorts | HMW