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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, trips for women, cruises, dog sledding rides, snowmobiling to the Grand Island Ice Caves and more. Alger County Snowmobiling (Munising, Christmas, Grand Marais, AuTrain) Alger Underwater Diving Preserve, Dive the shipwrecks. Munising, Michigan Alger Underwater Preserve, tour the shipwrecks in a glass bottom boat or scuba dive on the wrecks. Al Quaal Recreation Area (map) for year round family fun. Al Quaal features hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and cross country ski trails as well as a picnic area, playground, tennis courts, and fishing in Teal Lake. There are 20K of groomed cross country ski trails ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced skiers. Cross-country skis and snowshoes can be rented at Wilderness Sports, 107 East Division Street at Main Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Phone: (906) 485-4565. Antique Snowmobile Show, Naubinway, MI Annual Wild Blueberry Festival, Paradise, MI. Festival visitors will know that they are in "Paradise" when they taste the homemade blueberry pies and treats offered. Third full weekend in August with a Blueberry Brunch served Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Whitefish Township Community Center. Arts & Crafts Show and fun for the whole family. "Art For All," Iron Mountain, MI Last Saturday in June. Annual Juried Art Show. 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.
Badwater Ski-Ters Water Ski Show,Vagabond Park, Menominee River, Spread Eagle, Wisconsin, 5 miles from Iron Mountain, Michigan. 2010 Shows Wednesday and Sunday at 6:00 CT from June 13th to August 29th with a special show Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 5th at 2 pm. Watch our ladies ballet and swivel lines, strap doubles, amazing barefoot acts, trick skis, the all girls pyramid, and the jump team perform their amazing acts. Junior and Homer, our park rangers will entertain you with their antics and you will be thrilled with our amazing trick jumping. We are the 2009 National Show Team Jump Champions! Concession stand with fresh pop corn. Always Fun! Always Free! Baraga & L'Anse, MI Attractions and Recreation. Things to see and do in Baraga County. Enjoy the beauty of Keweenaw Bay and the Huron Mountains. Bears Den, Mini-Golf and Go-Karts, Highway US 2, Spread Eagle, Wisconsin 54121. (715) 696-6166. Just 4 miles north of Iron Mountain, MI, 2 miles north of the bridge over the Menominee River (State Line). Bears of the North, living and camping with the Northern Black Bear 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 the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Canoe Livery for the Manistique River. Big Spring or Kitch-iti-Kipi, Michigan's largest spring. Named the "Mirror of Heaven" by the early Indians. 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. Bishop Fredrick Baraga Shrine between Baraga and L'Anse, The Snowshoe Priest and Apostle of the Great Lakes. First Bishop of Upper Michigan. Bjorkman's Horse Outings and Stage Lines offers Saddle Horse Trail Rides, Sleigh Rides, Stagecoach and Covered Wagon Trips. W5994 Chapman Rd., off Hwy 8, Niagara, Wl in northeastern Wisconsin. Phone: 715-251-4408. Just a few miles south of Iron Mountain. 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. Fun trips for the entire family. Boat Rentals for the Central Upper Peninsula. Uncle Ducky offers 20' pontoon boats, 14' fishing boats, canoes, and kayaks to use on inland lakes, Lake Superior, or Little Bay de Noc. You pick up the boat and trailer or we deliver to area lakes including Lake Independence, Lake Michigamme, Big & Little Shag Lake, AuTrain Lake, Fence Lake, Indian Lake, and the Greenwood Reservoir. Canoe & Kayak trips include the Escanaba River, Michigamme River, the AuTrain River, and Craig Lake in Craig Lake State Park. Boats are set up for fishing, but perfect for boating and enjoying the lakes. 1/2 day up to 1 week rentals. Outdoor gear and fishing tackle available. Phone toll free: 877-228-5447. Boat Rentals for Curtis Michigan at the Fish and Hunt Shop in Curtis. Pontoon Boats, motors, and fishing boats for Big Manistique Lake, South Manistique, plus other area lakes and streams. Boat Rentals for Iron Mountain and Marquette at Iron Mountain & Marquette Power Sports Bond Falls, a Michigan Scenic Site, is located on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River and is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula. A delightful place to visit! The falls drops in two sections as the river rushes through the forestland. Boardwalk with viewing platforms, picnic area, and a small store. 10 miles north of Watersmeet and just east of Highway US-45. Bowling at Black Bear Lanes at Konteka in White Pine, MI. 12 miles north of Bergland and 6 miles south of Silver City. Open and league bownlin. Bar & Grill serves your favorite beverages, homemade pizza & subs, appetisers, and a variety of sandwiches. Perfect for the late night munchies. Buck Sporting Lodge and Triple Creek Kennels, E-5372 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 heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. The ultimate wilderness experience. Guided deer and bear hunts. Centrally located south of AuTrain in Forest Lake, MI 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. 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 Campgrounds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Private Campgrounds and Township Parks. Canoe and Kayak Rental for the Dickinson County area in the south Central Upper Peninsula. Northwoods Wilderness Outfitters, Outdoor Store and Canoe & Kayak Rentals. N-4088 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI. Phone: 906-774-9009 or 800-530-8859. Your Outfitting Headquarters for Outdoor Adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, Menominee River Country. Canoes & kayaks (sales and rentals), traditional archery supplies, fly fishing pro shop, snowshoes, dogsleds, and other outdoor gear available in the Outfitters Store. Two bedroom rental cabin. Canoe & Kayak Guided Trips on Inland Lakes & Streams and Sea Kayaking Guided Trips on Lake Superior in the Central Upper Peninsula at Uncle Ducky Paddling Adventures. Phone Toll Free: 1-877-228-5447. Guided Lake Superior Sea Kayaking trips include the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Hiawatha Water Trail from Big Bay to Munising, the Huron Islands, Presque Isle & Partridge Island, and the shoreline around Marquette, Munising and Grand Island. We also offer guided kayak and canoe trips on inland rivers and lakes for fishing or just paddling and enjoying the beauty of the Northwoods. Some of the rivers trips include the Sturgeon, Whitefish, Escanaba, Michigamme, Two Hearted, Fox, and the AuTrain Rivers. Try a wilderness adventure at Craig Lake State Park, the Sylvania Wilderness, or the Big Island Wilderness. We offer half day, day trips, or multiple day trips.
Centennial Cranberry Farm, Wildcat Road, Paradise, MI. 49768. Phone: 906-492-3314. Cranberry Harvest in Mid-October. The only cranberry farm in the Upper Peninsula is open for tours between the hours of 12 noon and 5 p.m. every day from Memorial Day Weekend through October 31st. Included in the tour are the cranberry beds, written displays, machinery, antiques, photos, video and other interesting information. Videos and cranberry gifts for sale in the office.
Collecting rocks and minerals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is a spectacular place for rockhounds. More than 150 collectible rocks and minerals draw rockhounds from across the nation. Take one of these tours for a great collection of rocks and minerals Cornish Pumping Engine at the Iron Mining Museum, Kent Street, Iron Mountain MI, 49801. Phone 906-774-1086. The Cornish Pump was used to dewater the Chapin Iron Mine, considered one of the greatest iron mines in the world. The Cornish Pump was featured in the History Channel's Modern Marvels Series on the World's Biggest Machines. This is the largest steam-driven pumping engine in the United States. The huge Cornish Pump is a National Historic Site, National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, and a Michigan Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. 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 Dan's Polaris Snowmobile Rental, 18006 Erickson Drive, Atlantic Mine, MI 49905. Phone (906) 482-6227 or (800) 858-4869. Located on Highway M-26 just outside of Houghton with direct access to all of the local trails. Rent the Polaris 550 Supersports, Trail RMK's, and the 2-up Trail Tourings. Serving Houghton, Hancock, the Keweenaw Peninsula and surrounding areas. ATV Rentals. Deer Hunting Books by Richard P. Smith, nationally recognized wildlife writer, photographer and hunter. Great Michigan Deer Tales, 3 volumes, Stand Hunting for Whitetails amd more. Deer Hunting. Guided hunts for deer and bear for all hunting seasons from the Buck Sporting Lodge, E-5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242. Centrally located southeast of Munising and south of AuTrain in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. DeYOUNG FAMILY ZOO, 5406 County Road 577,Wallace MI 49896. Located 15 miles north of Menominee, MI on Highway US-41, then turn west at the blinking light on CR 342 to the intersection with County Road 577. South on CR 577 to the DeYoung Zoo. Phone: 906-788-4093. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. See the 21 cats including a white Bengal tiger, Siberian tigers, leopards, African lions, and cougars. Russian grizzly cubs, spider monkey, alligator and other reptiles, camel, baby dromedary camel, a baby Japanese snow monkey, bears, wolves, a huge snake, plus many other animals. Petting zoo. Fun for the whole family Dive the 7 major shipwrecks in Munising Bay with Shipwreck Dive Tours, Capt. Peter Lindquist, 1204 Commercial St., Munising, MI 49862. Phone (906) 387-4477. Scuba dive the Bermuda, a 150 foot wooden schooner sunk in 1870, The Smith Moore, a wooden steam barge sunk in 1889, the Steven Selvick, a 70' tug intentionally sunk in 1996 and others.
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