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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, Mountain Biking tours, Sea Kayak trips, cruises, horseback trail rides, dog sledding rides, 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. Arctic Cat ATV Rentals in the Upper Peninsula in Newberry, the Tahquamenon Camp Store in Paradise, and the Super 8 Motel in Munising Michigan. Renting Arctic Cat ATVs, Four Wheelers, Side by Side UTVs, and 2-Person ATVs. Fabulous riding in Michigan's great outdoors. Main Office at the corner of Highways M-28 & M-123 in Newberry, Michigan. Phone: 906-293-5515 "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. Shuttle Service.
Badwater Ski-Ters Water Ski Show,Vagabond Park, Menominee River, Spread Eagle, Wisconsin, 5 miles from Iron Mountain, Michigan. 2011 Shows Wednesday and Sunday at 6:00 CT from June 12th to August 28th with a special show on July 4th at 2 pm and Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 4th 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 for the Seney Wildlife Refuge and the Manistique River. 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 on the Manistique River. Suttle Service. 53 sites for tents, camper units and RV's. Canoe rental and livery. Open from May 1 to the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. 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. Black River Harbor Recreation Area by Lake Superior, Ottawa National Forest, Western Upper Peninsula.
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. 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. Campgrounds in the Ottawa National Forest in the Western Upper Peninsula. Beautiful spacious wooded rustic campsites. Camping Equipment and Gear for Rent at Uncle Ducky Outdoors. We have a wide variety rental gear for a fun camping experience in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Enjoy tent camping in one of the wonderful campgrounds without having to purchase any expensive gear. Camping Equipment can be picked up at our shop in Marquette or we will set up your campsite for you at nearby campgrounds. Camping Gear Rentals, 321 South Lakeshore Blvd. Marquette, MI 49855. Phone: 906-228-5447 Canoe, Kayak, & Boat Rentals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan 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 Cedar River Power Sports ATV Rentals is located at the Cedar River Plaza on M-35 in Cedar River Michigan. Polaris Trail Boss 333 ATVs for rent with direct access to the Forest Island Trail System for some exciting riding. Open 8 am to 5 pm (CST). Call 906-424-0455 for reservations. Cedar River Power Sports, N8121 Highway M-35, Cedar River, MI 49887 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.
Cloverland Motorsports in Ironwood, MI offers rentals of ATVs, UTVs, Snowmobiles, & Waverunners. Authorized Polaris Dealer. Sales, Service, Parts, & Accessories. Located on Highway US-2, with access to ATV & snowmobile trails. Only 1 mile from Hurley in the heart of Big Snow Country in the western Upper Peninsula. Cloverland Mortorsports, 300 E. Cloverland Drive, Ironwood, MI 49938. Phone: (800) 932-1202 or (906) 932-1202. 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 Copper Country Snowmobile, ATV, & WaveRunner Rentals is located 10 miles north of Houghton and Hancock. Snowmobile rentals include Castle brand jackets & bibs and HJC helmets with frost-free hot shields. Sled rental is for a 23-hour day so sleds can be kept overnight. Delivery available to Houghton/Hancock and surrounding area or ride from the door. Copper Country Rental. Mine Street Station, Calumet, MI 49913. Call 906-281-0567 for reservations. 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. 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 Recreation 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 Supersports, Trail RMK's, and the 2-up Trail Tourings. Serving Houghton, Hancock, the Keweenaw Peninsula and surrounding areas. ATV Rentals. 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. Lodging available 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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