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Driving directions

The Artibee Ranch is located at 900 Fruitvale Road in Montague, Michigan.

From the north

Take the "Whitehall/Montague Business" exit on US-31. Turn left (east) on Fruitvale Rd. off the exit. After going a mile or so, hang a left at County Highway 86 (Fruitvale Rd.). Stay on Fruitvale (through the bends and curves) for 5 to 10 minutes. Go past the Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery (you're almost there once you cross this!) and past Russell Rd. After Russell, you'll see the signs. It's about a quarter mile past Russell Rd. on your left side.

From the south

Take the "Russell Road" exit on US-31. Turn right on Russell as if you're going to Michigan's Adventure. But don't go there - come to the real Michigan Adventure. Stay on Russell road for a good 10 - 15 minutes until it ends. Turn right on Fruitvale Rd. and Hemlock will be on your left side a quarter mile up the road.

From the east

Starting at US-131, take the M-82 exit west (which is about halfway between Grand Rapids and Big Rapids). You'll stay on this road through Newaygo and Fremont. M-82 will turn into Skeels Rd. about 10 miles after Fremont. Stay on this, still heading west. You're about 20 minutes away. When you see Nichols Rd., turn left for a few minutes. Then you'll take a right at Fruitvale Rd. at the store on the corner. This place has essentials if you need to make a last stop. Go a few miles up the road until you see Hemlock on your right side.

From the west

If you're coming from the west, you're probably a Whitehall/Montague native. Just find the Artibee house by following the "FROM THE NORTH" directions.

If you happen to get lost at any point and have a cellular phone on you (or stop at a pay phone), feel free to call 231-894-9108 or 231-288-6817 and we'll help you get here.