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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 and Recreation at the south edge of the Hiawatha National Forest by Big Bay de Noc (Map)
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: 231-585-7479.
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. Look-ee-Lou Lodge is located in Thompson, MI, 5 miles west of Manistique on Highway US-2 by Lake Michigan. Phone: 517-468-2278. One bedroom log cabin with a sleeping loft at the edge of the Hiawatha National Forest. Full log home with open concept living area and complete kitchen including a washer & dryer. 1 mile from Lake Michigan public beach and only 7 miles from Indian Lake for swimming and fishing. Pets welcome with prior approval. Onpawe Lodge Sportsman's Cottage on Little Bay de Noc in the Hiawatha National Forest, 7595 Caps Lane, Rapid River, MI 49878. Phone: 989-893-6402. Cell 989-450-6274. Located south of US-2 by Little Bay de Noc on the Stonington Peninsula. The lodge has a complete kitchen, bath, living room with wood-burning fireplace, two bedrooms, two sleeping lofts, with lots of yard space and shoreline. Fine fishing on Little Bay de Noc for Walleye, Salmon, and pan fish. Boat ramp a few miles north of the cabin at Hunters Point or at Rapid River. Pets welcome with permission. Available to rent from June 1 through mid-October. 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.
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
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.
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 Sled Rides at Triple Creek Kennels, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI. Phone: 906-493-5242.Two hour, half-day, or longer guided sled dog trips tailored to groups as small as 2 to 10 or more. Trips include lodging and meals if desired. The ultimate wilderness experience. Dog Sledding at Wilderness Trail Outfitters, 15480 Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, MI 49895 Phone 906-280-6612. Drive your own dogsled through the wilderness of the Hiawatha National Forest. Guided trips from 2 hours to 7 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. Outdoor Trips for Women at Dream America Tours for Women. Enjoy outdoor recreational adventures with your guide, Kelli, as she takes you on interesting adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan or facilitates excursions in other parts of the United States. Phone: 906-474-9920 or 906-280-0869 to arrange hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, fishing trips, skiing, snowshoeing, and much more. Go yourself and enjoy the north woods or bring a friend or a group up to 4. Trips customized to fit your interests and physical ability. Plan for a backpacking adventure in the Pictured Rocks, bike on Grand Island, photograph wildflowers, waterfalls, and natures wonders, canoe the Seney Refuge, or take a gentle paddle down the Whitefish or Indian Rivers. Relax and forget your cares while you enjoy the beauty of the woods and waters on one of our guided tours for women.
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