Yellow Dog River

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Yellow Dog is only a short run; its four miles go by all too quickly. But the National Wild and Scenic Rivers council decided that a four mile span here was enough to designate distinctive status and acclaim.

It is a wild stretch, cascading sharply downward, making for a challenging jaunt. Varying vegetation makes for lush views, if you take the time to stop and look around, and as in most Michigan Rivers, the trout are abundant. The river calms and cruises through the Ottawa National Forest, which is a good place to set up camp or take a break.