AuSable River Center- Located at 211 N. Main St. (across from the Roscommon Cinema), Roscommon.  The AuSable River Center is open summers on Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 4:00 p.m., beginning May 27th through Labor Day. There you find exhibits that highlight the AuSable River and its great past. Currently there is an exhibit about Verlen Kruger, a man who paddled more than 90,000 miles on some of the most incredible expeditions ever undertaken in a paddle craft.  An early model canoe and a later innovative boat that he built will be included in the show as well as his personal gear and journals. (989) 275-4392

Cindy Lou’s Petting Zoo - Located 5 ½ miles north east of Roscommon on M-18, you will find a petting zoo like none other.  This petting zoo has exotic as well as domestic animals, and you can feed them with the purchase of inexpensive food in the gift shop.  They have a small gift shop that is as different as the animals in this zoo.  From camels to zebras and quite a few animals in between, this place is ideal for children of all ages. (989)275-4500

Deer Pens (OgemawNaturePark) - Located at 5626 W. Rose City Rd. in West Branch, you will have the chance to feed rescued older deer, as well as fawns, goats or a pet pig. There is a picnic area, area to rest, and food available for feeding the animals.  Open from 12 to 7 pm Monday thru Friday and 11 am to 8 pm on Saturday.

Jeremy Jones Photography- This gallery offers a variety of photographs of native Northern Michigan birds and animals in their natural activities and habitat.  The photographer is present to show you his “driveway mini-lab” containing his camera and developing equipment.  Included in this gallery is a selection of scenic and wildlife photos from around North America.  Much of which was photographed on 160 acres of wetland and wildlife habitat near his lab and home.  Located 6 miles north of Roscommon on Chase Bridge Rd.  Open weekends May thru September from 10am to 4 pm.  To schedule special sessions during off-season contact him at (989)275-5934.

Kirtland Warbler Area- These highly endangered birds create a beautiful melody as they nest in the Jack Pine woods of Roscommon County.  There are only about 3,000 of these birds left on the earth, with a majority of them coming to this area each summer.  They return to the Jack Pine woods in this area because it is the only place in the world they find the combination of sandy soils, small grassy openings, and young jack pine trees that they need to breed successfully.  These birds can be viewed primarily in the northern part of the county in the area surrounding Kirtland Community College. 

Margaret Gahagan Preserve- This ten acre property and cabin home was donated by Marguerite Gahagan, who when moving to the Roscommon area developed a haven for wild animals that she called her “little people.”  The property consists of mature white and red pine forests and cedar swamp.  A small stream forms on the property, which becomes Tank Creek. The Preserve is open to the public from dawn until dusk.  Take M18 to Southline Rd. turn west unto  Preserve Rd. (989)275-3217

Observation Deck (Old 27) - Located on Houghton Lake’s Flats along Old 27 expressway, this wildlife restoration project provides a replacement home for waterfowl and other wetland species which once inhabited the area marshlands before settlers arrived.

State Park Adventure Program (S. Higgins Park) - Armed with field guides, animal skins, bug boxes and other hands-on materials, State Park Explorer Guides lead informal programs and hikes that feature each location's unique natural, cultural and historic resources.  Program topics include: insect hunts, pond studies, wildflower walks, wetland wonders, art in nature, campfire programs, star gazing and other topics covering the variety of plants, animals and natural features found in each park.  These programs, usually held during summer afternoons and evenings from Tuesday through Saturday, are designed for children and adults, often in a family setting. (989) 821-6374.

Wellington Farm Park-This farmis a 60-acre, open-air, interpretive museum located on Military Road  is a working replica of a typical Mid-American farmstead during the 1930s.  In this park is a unique Farm Market, full of farm fresh goodies from fresh milled flours and corn meal to home-baked pies.  Special events occur throughout the year, the best way to know what is happening is to check out their website www.wellingtonfarmpark.org or call them at 1-888-OLD FARM.