Clare County is located centrally in the lower peninsula of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,252. The county seat is Harrison. Farwell was the first county seat; in 1877 the county seat was moved to Harrison. The county was set off in 1840 as Kaykekee County from Mackinac County. It was renamed Clare in 1843 after County Clare in Ireland. It was officially organized in 1871. The principle cities and villages are: Clare, Farwell and Harrision.
PRINCIPLE ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
It is in the middle of large state forests. Wildlife are nearby, including bear, deer, eagles, Kirtland's Warblers, and turkeys.
Birding
Boating
Canoeing & Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Kirtland's Warbler Habitat and Festival
Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail passes through the area. It runs from Empire to Oscoda, but also to points north and south. It is a 500-mile interconnected system of trails.
