called river road national forest scenic state michigan mile long follows extends eastward ends historic community near road parallels historic river french river sand historically major transportation route floating michigan giant white pine forest saw mill towns course roadway offers access recreational areas local scenery section follows added 1930s given status status route description scenic starts intersection road runs eastward near loud dam pond road runs junction leaves follow eastward south bank river road passes monument monument near dam pond runs away river cutting forest land near bend near follows southern shore dam pond east roadway continues south bank river runs eastern terminus junction town blocks segment follows maintained michigan_department_of_transportation mdot jurisdiction recreational opportunities travelers find abundant year round recreation opportunities trails hiking cross country skiing camping fishing wildlife viewing popular activities visitors enjoy forest scenic route sites include monument visitors center dedicated telling story michigan lumber industry 19th century presents visitors exhibitions natural springs river history section follows added state highway system mid-1930s december designated second designation added september listed roadway river road national scenic major intersections entire
River Road National Scenic Byway