Bed and Breakfasts and Historic Inns:

• Chamberlins Ole Forest Inn, P.O. Box 307, Curtis, MI 49820, 800-292-0440 or 906-586-6000. Overlooking Big Manistique Lake, a mile north of Curtis Michigan in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Full of history, updated in the '90s in its decor, secluded, casual fine dining, 11 well-appointed guest rooms. On the Trails.

Motels and Hotels:

• Comfort Inn Jct M-28 and M-123 Newberry, MI 49853. Direct dial phones with data ports. Internet Access. Cable TV, Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, and Private Whirlpool Suites, Handicap accessible rooms. U.P.'s largest indoor hot tub and sauna. Large lot for trailer and truck parking. 1-888-300-SNOW) or (906-293-3218) Snowmobile Rentals
• Evening Star Motel, 7511 State Highway M-123, (South Newberry Avenue) Newberry MI 49868, 40 clean comfortable rooms with queen sized beds, some with kitchenettes. Large indoor heated pool. Cable TV with HBO and Cinemax, AC. Open year round. Snowmobile from your door. Phone: 906-293-8342 or 800-832-5216. Now merged with the Park-A-Way Motel next door. Large yard with grills for cooking a meal or relaxing.
• Manor Motel, 7847 State Highway M-123, Newberry Avenue, Newberry MI 49868. Phone: 906-293-5000. Very modern, up to date motel with cable TV, single, double, triple rooms, and 2 bedroom suites. Rooms are soundproofed. Free wireless internet access in each guest room. Small pets with prior approval. Downtown near restaurants, shopping and gas.
• Park-A-Way Motel, 7511 State Highway M-123, (South Newberry Avenue) Newberry MI 49868, 40 clean comfortable rooms with queen sized beds, some with kitchenettes. Large indoor heated pool. Cable TV with HBO and Cinemax, AC. Open year round. Snowmobile from your door. Phone: 906-293-8342 or 800-832-5216. Now merged with the Evening Star Motel next door for additional accommodations. Large yard with grills for cooking a meal or relaxing.
• Rainbow Lodge at the Mouth of the Two Hearted River. 32752 County Road 423, Newberry, MI 49868. (906) 658-3357. Located at the mouth of the Big Two Hearted River overlooking Lake Superior. Store. Gas. 6 unit motel with kitchenettes and 5 housekeeping cabins. Rustic campground. 32 miles from Newberry, 12 miles of dirt road. This is wilderness country. On the ATV trails. Sorry, Closed for Renovations.

Cabins, Cottages, Resorts, and Lodges:

• Caboose Style Home, Spectacular views of Lake Superior from this very unique, brand new cottage on Lake Superior. Based on the design of a Classic Train Caboose, it has all the luxuries of home including a 2 person jacuzzi. Located 1/2 hour north of Newberry on County Rd. 407 (H-37) in Deer Park on a paved and plowed road. Open year round. Phone: 989-387-8658.
• Ellis Lodges, Highway M-123, Trout Lake, Michigan 49793. Phone (906) 586-3326. Just 30 miles from the bridge. Three luxurious lodges for families or groups from 4 to 20. In the Hiawatha National Forest, near Trout Lake for all water sports. On the Snowmobile trails. Weekend or weekly rentals. Outstanding amenities. Combined lodges will sleep a total of 48. Located 27 miles southeast of Newberry.
• Halfway Lake Resort, 16878 County Rd 505, Newberry, MI 49868. (906) 869-0098. Halfway between Newberry and Lake Superior. Housekeeping cabins in a 400 acre hardwood forest on a private lake. Some with fireplaces. Satellite TV. Wi-Fi. ATV and snowmobile rentals.
• Hulbert Lake Lodge, P.O. Box 67, Hulbert, MI 49748. 906-876-2324.Our five log cabins overlook Hulbert Lake and sleep from 2 to 6 guests. Cabins have microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffee makers, Breakfast is served in the Lodge. A convenient headquarters for visiting many attractions and enjoying outstanding outdoor recreation. Fantastic fishing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing and cross-country skiing.
• Interlaken Lodge, 24517 County Road 98, (Helmer) McMillan, MI. 49853. 906-586-3545. Modern Housekeeping Cabins on Big Manistique Lake. Fishing Contests, private island with pavilion for picnics and camping, hot tubs, laundry room, boat rentals. Handicap accessible cabins available.
• Sno Shu Inn, South Hulbert Road, P.O. Box 67. Hulbert, MI 49748.906-876-2324, fax: 906-876-2500. Cozy housekeeping cabins for groups from 2 to 20. Snowmobile Rental. Hiking and snowmobile trails on the National Forest land across the road. Guests may use the lake, fishing boats and other facilities at the owners' Hulbert Lake Lodge, 2 miles away.

ATV & UTV Rentals

Arctic Cat ATV Rentals in the Upper Peninsula in Newberry, Halfway Lake Resort in Deer Park north of Newberry, and the Tahquamenon Camp Store in Paradise, Michigan. Renting Arctic Cat ATVs, Four Wheelers, Side by Side UTVs, and 2-Person ATVs. Fabulous riding in Michigan's great outdoors. Main Office at the corner of Highways M-28 & M-123 in Newberry, Michigan. Phone: 906-293-5515

Bakery:

• North Star Brick Oven Bakery, Fine Hearth Breads, Rt 1, Box 78, Newberry MI 49868. Phone (906) 658-3537. North Star Artisan breads contain only the finest ingredients and each loaf is naturally leavened, using all natural starter. North Star breads are mixed and kneaded manually, hand shaped and baked directly on the hearth of the uniquely designed wood-fired brick oven. No two loaves are ever alike. Stop by and pick up a loaf or two to take to your cabin or camp.

Golfing:

• Blue Heron Golf Course, Germfask, MI. 9 hole course open from May 1st through mid-October, sunup to sundown. Closed on Sunday. Course has 2,200 yards with a par of 32. Club rentals. Hand and power cart rentals. Located southwest of Newberry by the west side of Big Manistique Lake. 109 Lustila Road, Germfask, MI 49836. Phone: 906-586-3359

Places to visit:

• Tahquamenon Logging Museum, 1 mile north of Newberry on Highway M-123. Michigan State Historic Site. Buildings, artifacts, and special events depicting the early lumbering days in Michigan

Services:

• Party Planners: Thinking of a wedding at Tahquamenon Falls , a Lighthouse, on the Lake Superior Beach, or in Paradise? Deb will assist you with the arrangements. She will help you find a great location, arrange catering, flowers, or any help you might need to have a memorable event, reunion, or gathering. Call Deb at 906-291-1268 and she will work with you to set up your event.

Snowmobile Rentals

• U.P. Rental in Newberry. Arctic Cat Snowmobile and ATV Rentals is located on Highway M-28 near the intersection of M-28 and M-123. Phone: 906-293-5515. Motels within 500 feet. Snowmobile or ride your ATV from the rental shop or from most area motels. Rental open from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday and 8:30 am to noon on Sunday.
• North of Newberry: Halfway Lake Resort Snowmobile Rental: 16878 County Road 505. Phone: 906-869-0098. Close to Lake Superior. Arctic Cat Snowmobile Rentals. Full lake effect snow. Over 200" of deep white snow. Miles of local trails, perfectly groomed plus seasonal roads for a challenging ride. Ride anywhere in the Upper Peninsula from here.

Trips and Tours:

• 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. Fish the Fox River, a Michigan Blue Ribbon Trout Stream made famous by Ernest Hemingway. Fishing trips for trout, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and bluegill. Call Uncle Ducky at 906-288-5447 or toll free: 877-288-5447.
• 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 8 beautiful horses gentle enough for the whole family to enjoy. Please call to schedule a guided trail ride for riders 7 years and older. Fun for the entire family all year round, but winter riding depends on the weather. Phone: 906-492-3213
• Rivers North Guided Fly Fishing Adventures with licensed fishing guide Captain Brad Petzke. Fly fish in remote and secluded rivers or lakes for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Steelhead. Atlantic Salmon, and Pacific Salmon. Quality equipment supplied. Guided trips for all levels of experience. Rivers North Guide Service, P. O. Box 371, Marquette, MI 49885. Phone: (906) 458-8125.
• The Toonerville Trolley, Soo Junction, MI. Phone 1-888-77TRAIN or the Depot at 906-876-2311. Take the train and boat tour to Tahquamenon Falls or the Wilderness Train Ride. Just 50 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. Ride 5 1/2 miles to the Tahquamenon River. The Riverboat takes you on a 21 mile narrated cruise along the river to the rapids 1/2 mile above the Upper Tahquamenon Falls.
• The Woods Canoe and Kayak Rental for the Tahquamenon River is located 13 miles north of Newberry on Highway M-123. The Woods offers a variety of paddling trips on the Tahquamenon River beginning near Newberry with shuttle service; daily and weekly rentals for nearby lakes and rivers; and delivery to nearby campgrounds. Family friendly trips with pets welcome. Easy paddling down this calm river with abundant wildlife, fishing, and great photo opportunities. Open daily June 15th through September 10th. Phone: 906-203-7624. The Woods Tahquamenon River Canoe & Kayak Rental, P.0. Box 536, Newberry, MI 49868.

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