Recreation:
Hiking: The Huron Mountains offer wonderful trails that will challenge hikers including segments of the North Country Trail. Mt. Arvon, Michigan's highest point, is a challenging climb although there is not a good view when you reach the top. For an outstanding view of Keweenaw Bay and the Huron Mountains, try hiking up Little Mountain or Silver Mountain. You might also enjoy the DeVriendt Nature Trail at the Sturgeon River Slough south of Chassell for hiking and birding.

Baraga County offers canoeing and kayaking or try your luck fishing in area streams or Keweenaw Bay for those Lake Trout, Salmon, Steelheads, and Perch. Charter Fishing trips available.

Golfing: 9 hole golf course in L'Anse.

Mountain Biking on the back roads in the Huron Mountains,

Swimming beaches located in L'Anse and Baraga.

Winter:
Snowmobile trails lead in all directions including outstanding riding in the Huron Mountains. Ride north to the Keweenaw or west to the Bill Nicholls Trail.

Cross-Country Skiing at the Pinery Lakes Ski Pathway just east of L'Anse. 10 miles of groomed and marked trails for novice to advanced skiers.

Assinins was the last mission Father Frederic Baraga established before becoming bishop of the Upper Peninsula. He came here in 1843 and used the mission he built as a base for missionary work elsewhere on the Keweenaw Peninsula, often reached by snowshoeing. The Assinins Baraga Center has some memorabilia and clippings about the church and the community in a small museum. Members will help research the ancestry of far-flung descendants of the area Ojibwa band, and of the orphans who lived here. Phone: (906) 353-6469

The Baraga County Historical Society and Museum on the shores of Keweenaw Bay, US-41 in Baraga. There is a nice picnic area where you can sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful view.
Good view of the Red Rocks and the Sandpoint where ancient artifacts over 1000 years old have been discovered. Museum is barrier free and is packed with thousands of historical artifacts.

Bishop Baraga Shrine on the crest of the Red Rock Bluffs between L'Anse and Baraga. Stop and enjoy this peaceful spot overlooking the bay. Small shop with books, gifts, baked goods, ice cream, coffee, and snacks.

Hanka Homestead 1920's self-sufficient Finnish Farm with original structures is located in north of Baraga. Turn west on Arnheim Road and follow the signs.

Indian Cemetery at the end of Cemetery Road in L'Anse has been used from the 1840's to the present.

Ojibwa Casino & Restaurant in Baraga

Pequaming, an old lumber town on Keweenaw Bay north of L'Anse. Originally home to Chippewa tribes, the site was named for "Pequa quaming," a narrow neck of land almost surrounded by water.
The mill was owned by Henry Ford at one time to supply wood for his endeavors and the "Woody" station wagon.

Sand Point Lighthouse The Sand Point Lighthouse is located on the west side of Keweenaw Bay in the town of Baraga. This light was first lit in 1878 and the first Keeper of the Light was Jean Crebassa. He tended this light for 30 years until he retired in 1908. The light is owned by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and is not open to the public, but visitors are welcome to stop by and take photographs. Directions: Go just north of Baraga on US-41 and turn east into the Obijway Campground. Take the first road to the right (gravel) and go to the fork in the road. Turn left and you will find the Sand Point Lighthouse on the shore.

Waterfalls: There are several sparkling waterfalls in Baraga County.

• Big Eric's Falls, 19 miles northeast of L'Anse on Skanee Road. 1 mile to falls.
• Canyon Falls, a box canyon waterfall and sometimes called the Grand Canyon of the Upper Peninsula, is south of L'Anse and can be seen after a short hike. Nice roadside park for a picnic lunch.
• The Falls River offers three waterfalls with a trail leading from the Waterfront Park in L'Anse.
• Silver Falls on the Silver River, 6 mies northeast of L'Anse
• Slate River Falls, Take Skanee Road for 11 miles. Falls on the right side of the road,

Festivals:

• The Aura Jamboree the third Friday & Saturday in July is fun for the whole family. Good food and great music.
• Keweenaw Bay Pow-Wow the 4th weekend in July. Traditional dancing and drumming.
• Concerts in Waterfront Park in L'Anse every Thursday evening at 7 pm during July and August
• LakeTrout Festival in early June. Fishing contests, games, good food, and fun for the whole family.

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