Morels and Mushrooming Mushroom hunting is a popular activity in Northern Michigan. Morels and their family of mushrooms are delicious when cooked, but be careful. Not all varieties are edible, and some people are allergic to some of the edible varieties. Take along good shoes, a basket or paper bag and a knife for cutting the mushrooms from their base. Morels can be found all over Michigan from April to mid-June, but be prepared to hunt for them.
Morels grow randomly at best.
Berry Picking All along Michigan's roads and throughout its woods grow a huge supply of blueberries, blackberries, Juneberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Blueberries are ripe during late July or August, and strawberries reach their peak season during over all the summer months. Look for blueberries in sandy, wooded areas, while strawberries can be found in scrub fields. Juneberries, blackberries, and raspberries are easiest to find along roadways in the late summer or early fall months. Right through the heart of Grayling passes the mighty AuSable.