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1. South Higgins Lake State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. North Higgins Lake State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cross Country Ski Headquarters

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4. Fred's of Roscommon

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Roscommon is a village in Roscommon County, Michigan, on Higgins Lake.
  • South Higgins State Park is surrounded by two lakes, Higgins and Marl, and covered in pines, oaks, and maples.
  • The South Branch of the Au Sable River passes through the village and is used by locals and visitors for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.
  • The best time to visit Roscommon is in September, during the annual Michigan's Firemen's Memorial Festival which commemorates firefighters who died while protecting their communities.
  • The village is surrounded by magnificent nature, protected by three state parks: South Higgins Lake State Park, North Higgins Lake State Park, Hartwick Pines State Park, and the Au Sable State Forest.

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