Adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Unusual and Interesting Things to do in the U.P. Wilderness This is Page 1,
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Tours and Guided Trips in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Fishing and hunting packages, overnight trips into the wilderness, mountain biking trips, an underground copper mine tour, canoeing trips on isolated rivers, scuba diving trips to the Lake Superior shipwrecks, dog sledding rides, snowmobiling, outdoor trips for women, and more. Snowmobiling in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Snowmobile Trail Conditions and Maps for the Upper Peninsula Dogsled Trips in the Upper Peninsula
Adventure Copper Mine Guided Tour of the old Adventure Copper Mine. Rated as one of the finest attractions in the Upper Peninsula. 200 Adventure Road, Greenland, Ml 49929 Adventure Mining Company, Phone: 906-883-3371. Guided surface and underground tours, Open daily, mid-May through color season. Alger Underwater Diving Preserve, Munising, Michigan ATV Rentals in the Upper Peninsula:
AuTrain River Canoe Trips. Paddle the AuTrain River or AuTrain Lake. Scenic Trips through the Hiawatha National Forest. See wildlife, enjoy the birds, or just relax. Trips from 1 to 6 hours. Livery Service.
Bear and Deer Hunts at the Buck Sporting Lodge, E-5373 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242 Guided deer and bear hunts, and dog sleddingin at Triple Creek Kennel in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Centrally located just south of AuTrain and near Munising. Lodging available. Bear Hunts with Larry Greig in the Western Upper Peninsula. Greig's Taxidermy and Tackle. 1181 Highway US-45, Ontonagon, MI 49953. Phone: 906-884-2770. Taxidermy Shop specializing in whitetail deer mounts and Alpine Archery Pro Shop. Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery. P.O Box 7, Highway M-77, Germfask, MI 49836. Phone 906-586-6684. Located on the Manistique River, canoe the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. 53 sites for tents, camper units and RV's. Canoe rental and livery. Open from May 1 to Nov 30. Canoe Livery for the Fox and Manistique Rivers. Birding at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, watch the massive spring and fall migrations of thousands of raptors, waterfowl, owls and songbirds to and from Canada. Many of the birds rest up and eat before they fly north over Lake Superior. Perfect time to catch the great photograph or add to your life list. Bjorkman's Sleigh Rides, Saddle Horse Trail Rides, Stagecoach and Covered Wagon Trips. W5994 Chapman Rd., off Hwy 8, Niagara, Wl. Phone: 715-251-4408. Just a few miles south of Iron Mountain, MI. Choice of scenic trips: 1 hour, 4 hours, overnight or several days. See the elk. Horseback riding and lessons. Ride in a real stage coach through the woods or take a group out in the covered wagon for a picnic down by the river. Open year round, available for special events. No limit on size of group.
Buck Sporting Lodge and Triple Creek Kennels, E-5373 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242. Guided deer and bear hunts and dog sledding in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Centrally located just south of AuTrain near Munising. Caledonia Mine, private rock and mineral collecting at the Caledonia Mine, Mass City, MI near Ontonagon for the rock collector or geologist. Collect samples of copper, silver, datolite, calcite, epidote, quartz, and feldspar. Knowledgeable staff will help with techniques and identification of finds in your private ore pile. Seller of Michigan copper specimens and ores. Packages of rocks, minerals, and fossils along with a wide selection of books available at Gitche Gumee Landing, 202 Ontonagon Street, Ontonagon, MI. Phone: 906-884-6618
Cross Country Ski Trails in the Upper Peninsula. Mountain Biking in the Summer. Cross Country Skiing at The Listening Inn Bed & Breakfast, located 9 miles north of Crystal Falls on Highway US-141 in the heart of the Northwoods. 14.5k of groomed tracked cross-country ski trails for the classical skier from novice to intermediate. Ski through the woods and rolling terrain on our large wooded acreage. Ski and snowshoe rentals available. 339 Clark Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Trails are open to the public for a small charge. Cruise the Pictured Rocks, P.O. Box 355,Munising, Michigan 49862, Phone 906/387-2379. Take a 2 1/2-3 hour cruise along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Discover the wonders of the Pictured Rocks from your cruise boat on Lake Superior. Special Lighthouse cruises to East Harbor Lighthouse and Grand Island North Lighthouse (Old North Light). Cruises from Memorial Day to Oct. 10. Cruises leave from Munising City Pier. Cruises on Lake Superior leaving from Marquette or Munising, Michigan DeTour Reef Light Tours. The DeTour Reef Light is located at the mouth of the St. Mary's River in Lake Huron in the far eastern Upper Peninsula. Dog Sledding at Triple Creek Kennels, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242. Two hour, 1 day, 2 day, and 2 to 5 day guided sled dog trips tailored to groups as small as 2 to 10 or more. Trips in the Hiawatha National Forest include lodging and meals. The ultimate wilderness experience. Dogsledding at Wilderness Trail Outfitters. 12688 Highway US-2, Rapid River, MI 49878. Phone: 906-474-9011. Guided trips from 1 hour to 7 days. Dog sledding in the Upper Peninsula. What mushing is like and how to find an outfitter. Experience dogsledding adventures from 2 hours to 3 days Ecotours: Guided Tours in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Woods and Water Ecotours, 20 Pickford Avenue, Hessel, MI 49745. Phone 906-484-4157. Guided kayaking, hiking, biking, and birding tours throughout the beautiful Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Tours for the whole family; 2 hours, 5 hours, day trips, and excursions up to 1 week duration. Explore Michigan's wilderness, lakes, islands, and back country with experienced guides. Kayak Lake Huron, the Les Cheneaux Islands, and around Drummond Island. Take a bike ride to points of interest and enjoy the outstanding scenery. Discover rare alvar habitat on Drummond Island and walk the Lake Huron Shoreline. Equipment rentals of mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks, and wet suits. P.O. Box 114, Hessel, MI 49745. (906) 484-4157 Fishing Trips on Lake Superior with Uncle Ducky Charters, Fish Lake Michigan, the Bays de Noc, inland lakes, and streams with Uncle Ducky Charters. Guided Fishing Trips on inland lakes and streams and Equipment Rentals with Uncle Ducky Outfitters, Marquette, MI. Phone: 877-228-5447. Guided fly fishing trips and remote wilderness fishing trips. Need equipment? Rental canoes, kayaks, outboard motors, car top carriers, and 14' & 20" fishing boats. We also rent fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, tents, and waders. Charter fishing in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Fishing: Ice Fishing in the Upper Peninsula. Guided tours, outfitters, and general information for ice fishing in the Upper Peninsula. Guided Fly Fishing Trips in the Upper Peninsula at Uncle Ducky Fly Fishing, 434 Prospect Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855. The Upper Peninsula is filled with secluded lakes and streams filled with the elusive trout or salmon. We offer guided fly fishing trips for experienced anglers as well as those who want to learn the fine art of fly fishing. All equipment is provided and we have experienced guides to take you to that secluded stream. Float or wade in the crisp waters, drop that fly by the old log, and the excitement begins. Fishing trips for trout, steelhead, salmon or smallmouth bass, northern pike, and bluegill. Call Uncle Ducky at 906-288-5447 or toll free: 877-288-5447. GarLyn Zoological Park, 6 miles east of Naubinway only 40 minutes from the Mackinac Bridge on US 2. See Live Cougar, Bear, Wolf, River Otter, Camel, Reindeer and more. View the animals up close as they come to the front of their habitats to see you. Purchase grain to feed the camel, goats, llama, deer and even the bear! Natural setting. Gift Shop. Kids love it !!! Fun and Educational !!! P.O.Box 245 Naubinway, MI. 49762. Phone 906-477-1085 Ghost Towns of the Keweenaw Peninsula, from the Copper Mining Age, late 1800's and early 1900's. Grand Island Shipwreck Tours in the Glass Bottomed Boat.or View 3 turn-of-the-century shipwrecks in Munising Harbor with Capt. Peter Lindquist. See the Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse and the beautiful rock formations on Grand Island. 1204 Commercial St, Munising, MI 49862 (1-906-387-4477) Grand Island A perfect spot for wilderness camping, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, skiing and snowmobiling. Grand Island: Photos of the Ice Caves and Ice Cliffs Horseback riding at Wildridge Riding Stables near Paradise, MI. Guided trail rides on beautiful wooded trails throughout the year. All trail rides are led by one of our experienced trail guides. We have 6 beautiful horses gentle enough for the whole family to enjoy. Please call to schedule a guided trail ride for riders 7 years and older and up to 300 pounds. No double riding. Maximum of 6 riders for each tour. Fun for the entire family all year round, but winter riding depends on the weather. Phone: 906-492-3213. Horse Accommodations at Northwoods Trails Cabins and Bunkhouses, 1 mile east of Raco, MI on Highway M-28 in the northeastern Upper Peninsula. Phone: 906-248-3460. We have individual outside 12' x 12' stalls for your horse with a picket line available. Bring your horses and enjoy miles and miles of Hiawatha National Forest two-track back roads for trail riding. Rental cabins and bunkhouses with large parking area for trailers. Horse Resort, bring your own horse to Kenbuck Resort, 14844 LL Road, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906) 573-2237 for reservations. Kenbuck is a sportsman's resort with 5 clean housekeeping cabins. These secluded cabins are deep in the Hiawatha National Forest, 100 lakes within 10 miles of the cabins, outstanding hunting, real snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Bring your horse for a very different vacation. Close to the Pine Marten Run, 18 miles south of Munising. Pets welcome. Hunting: Sherman's Resort & Campground in Curtis, MI. Whitetail Deer Guided Hunts for bow, muzzle loader, and rifle seasons, and Bear Hunting Guide Service in the Newberry Bear Management Area of the Upper Peninsula. Hunting, guided hunts for deer and bear for all hunting seasons from the Buck Sporting Lodge, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242. Centrally located just south of Au Train near Munising in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Lodging available.
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