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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. 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 fishermen. Bird-watchers 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 specialty 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
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Attractions
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Au Sable River
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Au Sable River (Canoe & Kayak Trip)
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Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour
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Kirtland Warbler Nesting Area
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Our Lady of the Woods Shrine
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Dining Out
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Ausable River Restaurant, 412 N Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3590
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Mio Pizza Shop, 421 S Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5746
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Paddle Inn, 253 S Mount Tom Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-6373
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Scenic Riverwood Bar, 4700 Mckinley Rd, Mio, MI 48647, (989) 848-5431
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Walker's Bar & Restaurant, 221 S Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3700
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Lodging
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AuSable Valley Inn, 470 S. Mt. Tom Rd., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-1737
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The Country Chalets, 552 W Kittle Rd, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3575
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Hinchman Acres Resort [Canoe & Kayak Rental, Cabin Rentals], 702 N Morenci, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3267 
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Horseshoe Lake Hideaway Resort, 410 Cedar Run Road, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (231) 946-3410
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McKinley Corner Inn, 4680 McKinley Rd, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 848-7255
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Mio Pine Acres Campground & Cabins, 1215 West 8th Street, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5590
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Mio Songbird Motel, 320 S. Morenci Avenue (M 33), Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5547
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North Star Resort and Campground, 1330 S. Mt. Tom Road, Mio, MI 48647,
Phone: (989) 826-3278
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Rainbow Resort [Canoe & Kayak Rentals, Cabin Rentals], 731 Camp Ten Road, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3423
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Organizations
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VFW Post 4126, 1025 S River Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-1202
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Outdoors
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Cherry Creek Farms [Hunting Preserve], 524 W Miller Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5411
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Bob Linsenman's Au Sable Angler [Fly Shop & Trout Fishing Guide Service], 56A Richard Dr., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8500
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Fairview Hills, 1481 Caldwell Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 848-5810
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Gotts Landing Ausable Canoes & Kayaks, 701 N Mount Tom Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3411
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Hinchman Acres Resort [Canoe & Kayak Rental, Cabin Rentals], 702 N Morenci, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3267
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Karefree Ranch [Riding Stable], Dept. INT., 2899 Kurtz Rd., Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5771
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Mack Lake Campground, County Road 489, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252
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McKinley Trail Camp, Forest Service Road 4004, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252
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Mio Pine Acres Campground & Cabins, 1215 West 8th Street, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5590
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Mio Pond State Forest Campground, M-33 & Popps Road, 3 miles NW of Mio, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 348-6371
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Muskrat Lake State Forest Campground, M-72, County Road 608 and Richardson Road, 12 miles NW of Mio, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 348-6371
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North Star Resort and Campground, 1330 S. Mt. Tom Road, Mio, MI 48647,
Phone: (989) 826-3278
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Oscoda County Park, 1110 Jay Smith Dr., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-5114
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Rainbow Resort [Canoe & Kayak Rentals, Cabin Rentals], 731 Camp Ten Road, Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3423
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Ross' 3-D Archery Shoot
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Sidewinder Golf Course, 2829 Mishler Rd, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8020
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Wagner Lake Campground, Wagner Lake Road, Huron-Manistee National ,Forests, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252
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Services
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Black Bear Realty, 463 S. Mt. Tom Rd., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-8311
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State Wide Real Estate - Mio, 102 W. 8th St., Mio, Michigan 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3292
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Shopping
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