The Rockford area is home to the scenic Rogue River, a major tributary of the Grand River and a world renowned steelhead and salmon fishery.
Headwatered in southern Newaygo County, the Rogue River meanders for over 42 miles, eventually draining into the Grand River in Belmont, MI. Originally named the Rouge River, the Rogue received its present day name during the 19th century when a Wisconsin mapmaker accidentally misprinted the name. Used as a frontier waterway by local tribes and traders, The Rogue River also played a pivotal role in the transportation of lumber during the heyday of the Michigan lumber industry in the late 1800's.
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