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Mio the county seat is located approximately in the center of Oscoda County. Located on the Au Sable River, near the Mio Dam, the community attracts many trout fishermen and canoers. The Blue Ribbon Trout Streams surround Mio are of special interest to trout fisherment Bird-watcher from all over the world come to Mio to view the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler that nests in the area. Tours of the Kirtland’s Warbler habitat area are available through the U.S. Forest Service office in Mio. Oscoda County Park and several National Forest Campgrounds near Mio provide accomodations for campers. The Mio area also has numerous rental cabins, motels, resorts and fine restaurants to accommodate visitors. The National Forest ORV trails located south of town attract many off-road vehicle operators. Mio also provides snowmobilers using the state snowmobile trail system with access to lodging, dining and fuel. The downtown area has several sporting good stores, bait & tackle shops and other specialy shops.
Other attractions include the Oscoda County Court House and Our Lady of the Woods Shire, both located downtown. The courthouse is one of the oldest wooden structures of its kind remaining in the state. Our Lady of the Woods Shire houses replicas of Madonna shrines from around the world. Mio is an unincorporated community governed by Big Creek and Mentor Townships in Oscoda County. Big Creek Township Hall: Deeter Rd., P. O. Box 197, Luzerne, MI 48636, (989) 826-5992. Mentor Township Hall: 216 E. 10th St., Mio, MI 48647, (989) 826-541
The village was founded by Coolige Comins, John Randall, Henry Deyarmond and Reirlo Fosdick in 1881. John Randall became its first postmaster on May 3, 1882, with the office named Mioe, for Henry Deyarmond's wife, but it was renamed Mio on November 21, 1883.
Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION & RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
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33MotoSportsPark [Off Road Vehicles], 1447 N. Mt. Tom Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 889-1785
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Au Sable Big Water Lodge, 2851 East Drive, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (248) 687-9290
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AuSable River Restaurant [Casual Dining], 412 N. Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3590
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AuSable Valley Inn [Hotels & Motels], 470 S. Mt. Tom Rd, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-1737
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AuSable Valley View Farm [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 395 Davis Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (517) 546-0503
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AutoValue of Mio [Automotive Parts], 508 S. Morenci, P.O. Box 387, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3237
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Black Bear Realty, 463 S. Mt. Tom Rd., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone:  (989) 826-8311
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Bob Linsenman's Au Sable Angler [Fly Shop & Guide Service], 56A Richard Dr., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8500
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Camp Ridgeway [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 900 Lehmen Trail, Mio, MI 48647, Phone (315) 482-6250
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Chamber of Commerce for Oscoda County [Organizations], 201 Morenci Ave., P.O. Box 670, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3331, Email: chamber@oscodacountymi.org
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Cherry Creek Farm [Hunting Preserve], 524 West Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5411
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Cricket's Dress Shoppe [Boutique], 205 S. Morenci, P.O. Box 279, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3778
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Custom Log Home [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 3937 Cedar Run, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (810) 622-8546
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DJ's Scenic Bar and Restaurant [Casual Dining, Taverns], 4700 McKinley Road, McKinley, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5431
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Fairview Hills Golf Course, 1481 Caldwell Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5810
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Gotts’ Landing Canoe Livery, 710 N. Morenci Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3411
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Horseshoe Lake Hideaway Resort [Resorts], 410 Cedar Run Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (231) 946-3410
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Island Lake Nature Trail [Hiking Trail], Huron-Manistee National Forests, 401 Court Street, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252
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Mack Lake Campground [Campgrounds & RV Parks], County Road 489, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252
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Marksmen Excavating, Inc. [Excavating], 555 N Mt. Tom, P.O. Box 579, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-1667
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McDonald's of Mio [Casual Dining], 503 N. Morenci Ave., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8418
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McKinley Trail Camp [Horseback Riding Trail Camp], Forest Service Road 4004, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252
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Mio Flea Market [Flea Markets], 317 S Mt. Tom Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8822
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Mio Motel [Hotels & Motels], 415 N Morenci Ave, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3248
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Mio Pine Acres Campground & Cabins [Campgrounds & RV Parks, Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 1215 West 8th Street, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5590
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Mio Pizza Shop [Casual Dining], 421 S. Morenci Ave., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5746
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Mio Pond State Forest Campground [Campgrounds & RV Parks], M-33 & Popps Road., 3 miles NW of Mio, Mio, MI 48647
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Mio Rental & Retail [Appliances, Furniture], 100 S. Morenci, P.O. Box 637, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-2299
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Tell Them You Found Them In Au Sable River Valley Online
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Mio Songbird Motel [Hotels & Motels], 320 S. Morenci Avenue (M 33), Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5547
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Morse Concrete & Excavating, Inc. [Excavating], 106 Vine, P.O. Box 518, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3975
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North Star Resort and Campground [Resorts, Campgrounds & RV Parks], 1330 S. Mt. Tom Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3278
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Northern Host [Computer Sales & Service], 303 N. Mt. Tom Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 745-5273
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Northern View Motel [Hotels & Motels], 75 E Cherry Creek Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3830
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Northwoods Gardens [Restaurant & Tavern], 10 S Mt Tom Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6292
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O'Brien's Restaurant [Casual Dining], 320 S. Morenci, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989)826-5547
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Oscoda County Park [Campgrounds & RV Parks], 1110 Jay Smith Dr., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5114
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Our Lady of the Woods Shrine, 100 Deyarmond Street, PO Box 189, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5509
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Pinewood Motel [Hotels & Motels], 142 S. Mt Tom Rd. (M33), Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3137
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Precision Excavating [Excavating], 59 Seaton Drive, P.O. Box 575, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5222
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Rainbow Resort Cabins and Canoes [Canoe & Kayak Rental, Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 731 Camp Ten Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3423
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Ringlein's Riverfront Resort [Resorts], 3434 W Cherry Creek Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (313) 815-1141
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Snowshoe Lodge [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 1380 Cedar Run Trail, Mio, MI 48647,Phone: (989) 619-8000
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Sunset Tile [Floor Covering], 131 E. Miller Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-2212
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Teaspoon Antiques & Bed & Breakfast [Antique Shops, Bed & Breakfasts], 615 W. Kneeland Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3889
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The Paddle Inn [Casual], 253 S. Mount Tom Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6373
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The SideWinder Golf Course [Golf Courses], 2829 Mishler Rd., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8020
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The Warehouse [Appliances, Furniture], 205 W. 9th St., P.O. Box 637, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5100
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Wagner Lake National Forest Campground [Campgrounds & RV Parks], Wagner Lake Road,
Huron-Manistee National Forests, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252
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Walkers Bar & Restaurant, 221 N. Morenci Ave., Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3700
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