 Known for its sandy beachfront along the Michigamme River west of downtown North Republic, the beach is located just upstream of the Republic Dam.In South Republic is a roadside park maintained by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) that provides a picnic area and canoe access to the river.M-95 comes to an end north of a railroad crossing at an intersection with US 41/M-28 named "Koski's Korner".