Exploring the Big Bay de Noc Area west of Manistique, MI.

Includes Rapid River, Fayette, Garden Peninsula, Garden Corners and Cooks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

 

Lodging, Cabins, Cottages, B&B's, Businesses, Attractions and Recreation at the south edge of the Hiawatha National Forest by Big Bay de Noc (Map)

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Big Bay Getaway Motel, Highway US 2, Cooks MI 49817. Phone 906-644-2893. All rooms have view of Big Bay de Noc. Sandy Lake Michigan beach and swimming area. Near Fayette. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Plenty of parking for trailers. Good fishing and hunting. Open year round. At the edge of the Hiawatha National Forest. Pets with a small fee.

 

Chippeny Creek Lodge, 5 miles north of Rapid River on the Whitefish River. Phone: 906-486-6333. Log vacation home with 4 spacious bedrooms, 10 separate beds. Modern kitchen, satellite dish TV, wood burning fireplace. Deck with porch swing overlooks the river and the wilderness. Open year round. Easy access to snowmobile trails.

Deatrick's Camp 440 Rental Cabin on West Branch Lake, 10 minutes north of Nahma Junction in the Hiawatha National Forest. Two-bedroom cottage with 1 & 1/2 baths. Bunk bed sleeping area and a futon in the living room. Sleeps up to 8 guests. Complete kitchen. The lake has a sand bottomed beach that is perfect for the children. Pontoon, fishing boat, and paddle boats included or bring your boat for water sports. Easy snowmobile and ATV trail access. Pets with prior approval. N477 Tanglewood Drive, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone: 906-202-3276.

Hiawatha Resort, deep in the Hiawatha National Forest, N251 Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, Michigan 49895. Phone 906-573-2933. About 25 miles north of Garden Corners, on Blue Lake. 6 rental cabins. Open year round. Cabins sleep from 3 to 6. Canoes and fishing boats with cabins. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Fishing boat will be placed on any of the over 100 lakes within 10 miles of the resort.

Kenbuck Resort, 14844 LL Road, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906) 573-2237 or 1-877-KENBUCK for reservations. Kenbuck is a great sportsman's resort with 5 housekeeping cabins. These secluded cabins are deep in the Hiawatha National Forest, 100 lakes within 10 miles of the cabins, outstanding fishing and hunting, real snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Close to the Pine Marten Run, 10 miles north of Manistique.

Sam's Hiawatha Log Cabin in the Hiawatha National Forest. 15711 Federal Forest Highway 13. Phone: 231-547-4136 (home), 231-649-1908 (cell). Located16 miles north of US-2 in the Central U.P.. Two-bedroom newly built log cabin with a loft that will sleep 4 comfortably. Bathroom with shower. Complete kitchen. Cabin has knotty pine interior with a wood-burning fireplace in the living area. Near 25 lakes for fishing and canoeing. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets with prior approval.

White Fawn Lodge and Cabins and the Forest Glen General Store. Phone: 906-573-2999. Located on Town Lake in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest, 23 miles north of Nahma Junction. N1871 Federal Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, MI 49895. Cabins have 2-4 bedrooms with full kitchens and the Lodge contains rooms and suites with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Private sand beach. Excellent fishing. Great spot for the outdoor enthusiast. On the snowmobile trails. Boat and Motors Rentals. Phone 906-573-2655.

 

SERVICES

COMPLETE COTTAGE CARE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT by GTD Enterprises serving Cooks, Garden, Rapid River, Thompson, and the surrounding area. We offer year round services that include opening or closing your cottage, winterization, fall & spring cleaning, and property management for those who have rental property. We also offer lawn care & landscaping, snowplowing, roof snow removal, and septic tank care or replacement. We do dock maintenance and power washing of decks, driveways, or houses. Call Gary at 906-202-0629 for all your cottage care needs in Alger, Schoolcraft, or Delta Counties.

 

 

ATTRACTIONS

Big Springs, Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's largest spring. Named the "Mirror of Heaven" by the early Indians. The Big Spring" is two hundred feet across and forty feet deep. Over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from many fissures in underlying limestone, the flow continuing throughout the year at a constant 45 degree temperature. By means of a self-operated observation raft, visitors are guided to vantage points overlooking fascinating underwater features and fantasies. In the Hiawatha National Forest.

Fayette Historic Village, Fayette was once one of the Upper Peninsula's most productive iron-smelting operations. After the Civil War, Fayette grew up around two blast furnaces, a large dock and several charcoal kilns. Nearly five hundred residents lived in and near the town that existed to make pig iron. Today, visitors to Fayette State Park see nineteen structures including several public and commercial buildings, residences which housed the people of Fayette, and the stabilized ruins of the furnace complex.

Indian Lake, the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with an area of 8,400 acres. It is 6 miles long and 3 miles wide. The area around Indian Lake State Park is a playground for the sportsman and outdoor enthusiast. The Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior State Forest offer unlimited opportunities for hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and berry picking. Two modern campgrounds offer the camper a wide choice of campsites

Seul Choix Lighthouse, known locally as the Haunted Lighthouse. Seul Choix Point marks a tiny harbor located on the north shore of Lake Michigan. Museum and Gift Shop. Climb the tower for an awesome view of Lake Michigan. This harbor was the last stop for refuge before coming to the Straits of Mackinac, some sixty miles to the west. The lighthouse and museum are open from Memorial Day through mid September, seven days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm.

Threefold Vine Winery on the Garden Peninsula and the Green Family Farm, 5856 Nn Road, Garden, MI 49835 Phone: 906-644-7089. Wine made from grapes grown in the Upper Peninsula? Yes, right at the Threefold Vine Winery just south of the town of Garden and near Fayette State Park on the Garden Peninsula. Our Tasting Room at the Winery is open and is offering grape (from our vineyard) apple, honey, and various fruit wines. The Green family invites you to visit our winery, see how the wine is produced, and sample our exciting new wines. The Threefold Vine Winery is part of the Green Family Farm and offers pumpkins, squash, and apples for sale in the fall. Tour the Winery and the Orchards. Take HIghway M-183 fouth from Garden Corners for 10 miles to Nn Road.

The Village Artisans of Garden is a delightful Art Gallery filled with fine arts and crafts created by Upper Peninsula Artists. Enjoy the beautiful paintings, photography, pottery, weaving, jewelry, fabrics, metal creations, wood turning, baskets, glass blowing, stained glass, home made jams, interesting books, plus much more. The Garden Art Gallery is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October. Located between Escanaba and Manistique, 8 miles south of US-2. Turn south at Garden Corners on Highway M-183 to the town of Garden, Michigan. Phone 906-644-2025

• Pen and Ink Drawings by Tana Leckson. Purchase delightful greeting cards with original pen and ink drawings of scenes and wildlife from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A larger drawing can be purchased ready to mat and frame for a memory of the Upper Peninsula for your home or office. Tana's Pen and Ink Drawings are available for purchase by phone, online, or at the Village Artisans Gallery in Garden, Michigan. Tana will create custom drawings from a photo or a special U. P. location. The CD Diamonds & Gold Take Two, an acoustic trio, featuring original songs and vocals by Tana is also available. Phone: 906-644-2794

 

 

RECREATION
Boat Rentals for the Central Upper Peninsula. Uncle Ducky offers 20' pontoon boats, 14' fishing boats, canoes, and kayaks to use on inland lakes, Indian Lake, or Little Bay de Noc. You pick up the boat and trailer or we deliver. Canoe & Kayak trips on local rivers and streams. 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.

Charter fishing trips on Lake Michigan with Uncle Ducky Charters. 434 Prospect St., Marquette, MI 49855. 906-228-5447. Charters for Sportfishing and Sightseeing on the Bays de Noc, Lake Michigan. Fishing Vacation Packages. Guided inland lakes and river fishing. Captain Bill Duckwall offers a choice of one day or multi-day trips. Custom Tours Available. Uncle Ducky Outfitters has equipment rentals for boats, motors, canoes and fishing tackle. Fish Lake Superior and Lake Michigan for Lake Trout, King and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, etc. Trips from May 15th thru the end of October. Reservations are recommended.

Dog Sledding at Wilderness Trail Outfitters, 12688 Highway US-2, Rapid River, MI 49878. Phone: 906-280-6612 Drive your own dogsled through the wilderness of the Hiawatha National Forest. Guided trips from 1 hours to several days. Tours start December 1st and run to April 30. Learn how to handle the sled and the dogs. Lodging and meals included in some tours. Fall Training Tours and summer Kennel Tours. Stop by and visit our family of sled dogs. Our Kennel is located about 7 miles of Garden Corners between Nahma Junction and the St. Jaques General Store on US-2.

Pine Martin Horse Trail in the Hiawatha National Forest. Woodland trail with trailside camping. Parking area for trailers.

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