The Ishpeming-Negaunee area is headquarters of the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company, one of Lake Superior's biggest iron mining companies. Cleveland Cliffs began mining in 1847. The Empire mine annually produces 8 million tons of iron ore pellets. These pellets travel by rail to Marquette and Escanaba where they are shipped by Great Lakes ore carriers to steel mills in the United States and Canada. The Empire mine has produced more iron ore pellets than any other iron mine in the history of Michigan and is among the leaders in North America. While you are here, take a tour of the Tilden Mine, the nation's only tour of a modern operating iron mine. Phone 1-888-578-6489 for information. Tours June through August, Reservations recommended,

Abbey Road Rental Home, 215 Silica, Town of Diorite, Champion, Michigan 49814. Phone 231-873-5437 or Toll Free: 866-221-2282. Fully equipped 3 bedroom, 2 bath rental home in Diorite, MI, just 8.5 miles west of Ishpeming. Air conditioned. Located on snowmobile trail #8 in the Escanaba River State Forest, near the Al Quaal Recreation area, centrally located for hiking and biking trails, the McCormick Wilderness, and many area attractions.

Ace Hardware, Country Village Resort, 850 US-41 West, Ishpeming. Your complete hardware store. Renting Arctic Cat Snowmobiles and Yamaha Grizzly 350 4 x 4's.

Bell Memorial Hospital,101 South 4th Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849. Phone: 906-486-4431

Cabin UP, 117 Parkwood Lane, Negaunee Township, MI. Phone: 708/445-0535. Located between Ishpeming and Marquette, MI and about 3.5 miles north of US-41 & M-28. 2 bedroom rental vacation cottage with loft overlooking a private island in McClure Basin, part of the Dead River Water System. Fully equipped kitchen. Living room and dining area have panoramic views of the lake. Deck, sauna, fire pit. Lower level family room with gas -log stove. Sleeps 8. Easy trail access.

Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, Tour the historical grounds where iron miners walked for approximately 100 years, see mining artifacts, photographs, and equipment (9 buildings on grounds). View historical and unique obelisk head frames and the only Koeppe Hoist System in USA. Gift Shop and tunnel tours. See beautiful mineral displays of 50 Year Old Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club, Ishpeming Historical Society displays, and the Ishpeming Genealogical Society. Open May 27 thru Fall, Tuesday - Saturday 12-5 pm. Nominal fee. Call 906-485-1882. 501 W. Euclid St. Ishpeming, MI. 2 blocks south of US-41 on Lakeshore Drive. Volunteers welcome.

Cold Sky Publishing, P.O. Box 228, Negaunee, MI 49866. Phone: (906)-475-7942
"So Cold a Sky, Upper Michigan Weather Stories" by Karl Bohnak, Chief Meteorologist for WLUC TV-6, Marquette, MI. Enjoy these short stories, some historic and others modern weather events, that have taken place in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. "So Cold a Sky" contains stories about the early settlers and the hardships they faced making a home in this rugged land along with true tales of Upper Michigan's extreme weather with over 200 photographs and about 100 maps in this almost 400 page book. "So Cold a Sky" is a 2007 Michigan Notable Book.

Coming in August, 2008: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Almanac, by Karl Bohnak and Ron Jolly

Country Village Resort, 850 US 41 West, Ishpeming with over 35 shops, Country Kitchen, Best Western Motel, Jasper Ridge Inn, Movie Theater, Book Store, Gift Shops, Flower Shop, Bath and Beauty Shop, Bowling Alley, Jasper Ridge Brewery & Restaurant, and a full service campground.

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 North Main Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849. Phone: (906)486-4381

Ishpeming Historical Society

Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club located at the Historic Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, 501 W. Euclid St. Ishpeming, MI 49849. The club is 50 years old! Call for information and meeting times. 906-475-6555 or 906-225-0408. Annual Upper Peninsula Summer Gem and Mineral Show at the Elks Lodge and the Ishpeming Renaissance Fair at Lake Bancroff Park, across from the Cliffs Shaft. Fun for the whole family. Call for information

Midway Snowmobile and ATV Rentals and Sales, 43 Industrial Park Drive, Negaunee, MI 49866. 2 miles west of Marquette on the north side of US-41 & M-28. Phone: 906-228-4200 or toll free 800-643-1230. Rentals of Ski-Doo single person and 2-up sleds with direct trail access and free on-site parking for your vehicles. Helmets, suits, boots, trailers, and other accessories available for rent. Large fleet of sleds to accommodate large and small groups. 24 hour emergency response. Delivery and pick-up service available to local area including Gwinn and Big Bay. ATV rentals of Bombardier 4 wheel drive single and 2-person machines. Full line of rental items for industry and private use.

Mountain Biking Guided Tours with Uncle Ducky Outfitters. Guided mountain biking tours near Marquette. Enjoy spectacular scenery with trails for all levels from beginners to advanced bikers. We offer the Top of the World Tour in Marquette with gentle trails along the lakeshore, around Presque Isle, or up the rocks of Hogsback Mountain. The Noquemanon Trail Network, one of the top 10 trails in the country, will thrill intermediate to advanced bikers, and tours of Grand Island near Munising with 22 miles of trails for beginners to Intermediate bikers. Uncle Ducky Outfitters, 434 East Prospect Street. Marquette, MI 49866. Uncle Ducky also offers a variety of silent sport adventures with packages available. Phone: 877-228-5447 (toll free) or 906-228-5447 or e-mail: wduckwall@chartermi.net

National Ski Hall of Fame, US 41, Ishpeming, MI. Phone: 906-485-6323

Negaunee Union Station Depot Lodge, 212 Gold Street, Negaunee, MI 49866. Phone: 906-475-7939. The renovated Chicago Northwestern Railroad Depot in Negaunee offers lodging for up to 8 guests. The living area has wood- burning fireplace with comfortable couches and two "Murphy" beds with an adjacent bath. Large modern kitchen for preparing meals. The bedroom has a queen-sized bed and private bath and there is a queen bed in the loft over the sauna. Historic photographs decorate the walls of the former waiting room where travelers purchased their tickets to ride the Chicago Northwestern Peninsula 400 or trains on the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad. This waiting room is now a large dining room that will seat up to 60 guests and is a wonderful setting for private parties, business meetings, or your special event. On the snowmobile trail.

North Country Publishing, 355 Heidtman Road, Dept. EN, Skandia, MI 49885. Phone 1-866-942-7898. Award winning books about the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Books can be purchased by phone, mail order, or using our online shopping cart.
Books published include:

• New: You STILL Wouldn't Like it Here - The Sequel
• You Wouldn't Like it Here - A Guide to the Real Upper Peninsula of Michigan
• Going Back to Central - On the Road in Search of the Past in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
• The Superior Peninsula - Seasons in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
• Lumberjack - Inside an Era in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
• Sharing the Journey - Lessons from my Students and Clients with Tangled Tongues.

Northern Mist Custom Bows, Steve Turay, 280 Gold Street, Ishpeming, MI, 49849. Phone: (906) 485-5480 producing quality hand made one piece and take down bows that are genuinely beautiful, smooth, fast and dependable with superior performance. Each bow is handcrafted and built one at a time to your specifications.

Pine Mountain Music Festival, Opera, Symphony, and Chamber Music, Summer 2008. Performances in Marquette. Tickets and Information: 1-877-PINE-999

Suicide Hill Ski Jumping February, 2008

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 Ski Trails for Marquette County.

Guided Fishing Trips on Upper Peninsula Lakes and Streams, Unguided Trips, and Equipment Rentals with Uncle Ducky Outfitters, Marquette, MI. Phone: 877-228-5447. Guided fly fishing trips and remote wilderness fishing trips. Need equipment? Rental canoes, kayaks, outboard motors, car top carriers, and 14' & 20" fishing boats. We also rent fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, tents, and waders. Charter fishing in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.

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. Fishing trips for trout, steelhead, salmon or smallmouth bass, northern pike, and bluegill including trips on the Greenwood Reservoir and Lake Michigamme. Call Uncle Ducky at 906-288-5447 or toll free: 877-288-5447.

Ace Hardware, West End Snowmobile & ATV Rentals at the Country Village Resort, 850 US-41 West, Ishpeming. Arctic Cat Snowmobile rentals and Yamaha 350 Grizzly 4x 4's

Midway Snowmobile and ATV Rentals and Sales, 43 Industrial Park Drive, Negaunee, MI 49866. 2 miles west of Marquette on the north side of US-41 & M-28. Phone: 906-228-4200 or toll free 800-643-1230. Rentals of Ski-Doo single person and 2-up sleds with direct trail access and free on-site parking for your vehicles. Helmets, suits, boots, trailers, and other accessories available for rent. Large fleet of sleds to accommodate large and small groups. 24 hour emergency response. Delivery and pick-up service available to local area including Gwinn and Big Bay. ATV rentals of Bombardier 4 wheel drive single and 2-person machines.

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.

Charter Fishing Trips with Uncle Ducky Charters, 434 Prospect St., Marquette, MI 49855. 906-228-5447. Charters for Sportfishing and Sightseeing on Lake Superior and 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.

Guided Sea Kayak Trips and Canoe & Kayak Trips on Inland Lakes & Streams 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.

Pine Crest Resort, 12199 Pine Crest Lane, Republic, Michigan, 49879. Phone: 906-376-8237 or Cell: 906-371-0090. Remote lakeside cottages on the Michigamme River and Juncob Lake. Pine Crest Resort offers outstanding northern style accommodations for all, from sportsmen to families to honeymooners. Great fishing and rock collecting. Pets Welcome. On the snowmobile trail.

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