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and Guided Trips in theUpper Peninsula of Michigan. Let us take you on an unforgettable trip. We have 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, dog sledding rides, snowmobiling to the Grand Island Ice Cave, kayaking the Les Cheneaux Islands and more. Adventure Copper Mine Guided Surface and Underground Tours of the old Adventure Copper Mine. Rated as one of the finest attractions in the Upper Peninsula. Adventure Mining Company, 200 Adventure Road, Greenland, Ml 49929. Phone: 906-883-3371. Experience copper mining as it truly was in the 1800's. Company Store with unique items. Open daily late-May through mid-October. Bear Hunting, Guided trip. Western Upper Peninsula. Contact Larry Greig at Greig's Taxidermy and Tackle. 1181 Highway US-45, Ontonagon, MI 49953. Phone: 906-884-2770. Call for information for Charter fishing on Lake Superior or guided fishing on inland lakes. Bjorkman's Sleigh Rides, Saddle Horse Trail Rides, Stagecoach and Covered Wagon Trips. W5994 Chapman Rd., off Hwy 8, Niagara, Wl. Phone: 715-251-4408. Just a few miles south of Iron Mountain in the Central U.P.. Choice of scenic trips: 1 hour, 4 hours, overnight or several days. 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. No limit on size of group. Fun trips for the entire family. Buck Lodge and Triple Creek Kennels, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI. Phone: 1-906-493-5242 Guided deer and bear hunts and dog sledding in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Centrally located just south of AuTrain near Munising. 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. Seller of Michigan copper specimens and ores. 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 Canoeing: Guided Canoeing - Fishing - Camping trips for Women on the Sturgeon and Indian Rivers near Manistique. Dream America Outdoor Adventures for Women. 9960 Forest Highway 13, Rapid River MI 49878. Phone: 906-474-9920. (Central Upper Peninsula) Charter fishing trips on Lake Superior with Uncle Ducky Charters. 434 Prospect St., Marquette, MI 49855. 906-228-5447. Charters for Sportfishing and Sightseeing on Lake Superior from Marquette, MI and Big Bay, MI and on 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 thru the end of October. Charter Fishing on Lake Superior at Kimar's Resort in Shelter Bay . E3216 Highway M-28 at Shelter Bay, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277 or toll free: 1-800-419-2242. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Kimar's Charters offers trolling, casting, and jigging trips on Lake Superior to the Shelter Bay Flats, the Big Reef, and Stannard Rock. Scenic tours of Lake Superior. Kimar's Resort features 2, 3, and 4 bedroom housekeeping cottages and a 3-bedroom mobile home. 300' sandy beach. Lots of room for your trailers. Boat ramp. Charter Fishing Trips & Sightseeing Tours on Lake Superior at Shelter Bay Charters E3394 Old M-28 Highway, AuTrain. MI 49806. Located only 25 miles east of Marquette or 19 miles west of Munising, Shelter Bay Charters offers fishing at Stannard Rock, Big Reef Fishing, Shelter Bay Flats, and local fishing trips. Day, half-day, or hourly trips. Sunset Cruise. Phone: 906-892-8230 Cruises on Lake Superior leaving from Marquette or Munising, Michigan DeTour Reef Light Tours. The DeTour Reef Light is located at the mouth of the St. Mary's River in Lake Huron in the far eastern Upper Peninsula. Dog sledding at Triple Creek Kennels near Munising and Wilderness Trail Outfitters between Escanaba and Rapid River (Central and Eastern Upper Peninsula) Dream America Outdoor Trips for Women. Enjoy outdoor recreational excursions 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 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 or the Porcupine Mountains, bike on Grand Island, photograph wildflowers, waterfalls, and natures wonders, canoe the Seney Wildlife 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. Ecotours at Woods and Water Ecotours, 20 Pickford Avenue, Hessel, MI. Phone 906-484-4157. Guided tours in the beautiful Upper Peninsula include kayaking, hiking, biking, wildflower, birding tours, Family Trips, Women's Trips, Winter Tours, Island Campouts, Custom Tours, plus much more. Guided Trips are from 2 to 4 hours, day trips, or excursions of several days. Explore Michigan's wilderness, lakes, islands, and back country with experienced guides. Kayak Lake Huron, the Les Cheneaux Islands , the St. Mary's River, and around Drummond Island. Take a bike ride to points of interest and enjoy the outstanding scenery. Go birding along Drummond Island and the Lake Huron Shoreline. Equipment rentals of mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks, and wet suits. P.O. Box 114, Hessell, MI 49745 Family Guide Service for adults and families (Big Bay, MI) including small children. Guides for the silent sports: hiking, fishing on Lake Independence (small mouth/rock bass, northerns and jumbo perch), stream fishing, fall color hiking tours, winter picnics, snow shelter building, ice climbing events, kite flying, ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, etc. Big Bay MI, 23 miles north of Marquette. (Central Upper Peninsula) 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. Call Uncle Ducky at 906-288-5447 or toll free: 877-288-5447. Guided Fishing Trips on Upper Peninsula Lakes and Streams 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 equipment including rods, reels, tackle, tents, and waders. Charter fishing in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Fishing: Guide service in the Western Upper Peninsula for fishing in the inland lakes or deer and bear hunting, both rifle and bow season. Scott's Guide Service, 22554 Lakeshore Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953. Phone: 906-884-4866. Fishing, Guided Canoeing - Fishing - Camping trips for Women on the Sturgeon and Indian Rivers near Manistique or other locations in the Upper Peninsula and beyond. Dream America Outdoor Adventures for Women. 9960 Forest Highway 13, Rapid River MI 49878. Phone: 906-474-9920. (Central Upper Peninsula) Fishing: Ice Fishing in the Upper Peninsula. Guided tours, outfitters, and general information for ice fishing in the Upper Peninsula.
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. 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. Horseback riding at Wildridge Riding Stables near Paradise, MI. Guided trail rides on beautiful wooded trails throughout the year. All trail rides are led by one of our experienced trail guides. We have 6 beautiful horses gentle enough for the whole family to enjoy. Please call to schedule a guided trail ride for riders 7 years and older and less than 300 pounds. No double riding. Maximum of 6 riders for each tour. Fun for the entire family all year round, but winter riding depends on the weather. Phone: 906-492-3213. Hunting: Guided hunting for bear and whitetail deer at the Buck Sporting Lodge near Munising. Lodging with meals available. Hunting: Sherman's Resort & Campground in Curtis, MI. Whitetail Deer Guided Hunts for bow, muzzle loader, and rifle seasons, and Bear Hunting Guide Service in the Newberry Bear Management Area of the Upper Peninsula. Ice Fishing in the Upper Peninsula. Guided tours, outfitters, and general information for ice fishing in the Upper Peninsula. Opportunities abound with our long cold winters, thick ice, and a variety of species of fish. Enjoy winter! Kingston Plains Guided Snowmobile Tours. (between Grand Marais and Munising) Great Off-Trail Riding. Grand Island Sled Rentals, Munising, MI. Phone: 906-387-2772. Kayaking Tours of the Les Cheneaux Islands and the St. Mary's River at Woods and Water Ecotours. Kimar's Charter Fishing on Lake Superior. E3216 Highway M-28 at Shelter Bay, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277 or toll free: 1-800-419-2242. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Kimar's Charters offers trolling, casting, and jigging trips on Lake Superior to the Shelter Bay Flats, the Big Reef, and Stannard Rock. Kimar's Resort features 2, 3, and 4 bedroom housekeeping cottages and a 3-bedroom mobile home. 300' sandy beach. Lots of room for your trailers. Boat ramp. Lac La Belle Outfitters guided bear hunts at Lac La Belle Lodge on the shores of Lac La Belle in the Keweenaw Peninsula, only 15 miles from Copper Harbor. Phone: (906) 289-4293. Lake Superior Cruises leaving from Marquette or Munising, Michigan Lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula Open for Tours including the following: Copper Harbor, Crisp Point, Detour Reef, Eagle Harbor, Marquette, Ontonagon, Peninsula Point, Point Iroquois, Sand Hills, Sand Point (Escanaba), Seul Choix, and Whitefish Point. Lighthouse Tour of the DeTour Reef Light. This light is located at the mouth of the St. Mary's River in Lake Huron in the far eastern Upper Peninsula. Mountain Biking Guided Tours of Drummond Island and the Hessel area of the Eastern Upper Peninsula with Woods and Water Ecotours Old Victoria Restoration, Victoria Dam Road, 4 miles southwest of Rockland. Take a guided tour through the restored hand-hewn log cabins that were built about 1899 to house the miners at the Victoria Copper Mine. Open Memorial Day through October 10th from 10:30 to 5:30 daily. Small admission charge. Coffee and cinnamon rolls cooked on the old wood stove will be served on Log Cabin Day, the last Sunday in June and at the Arts and Crafts show, the third Sunday in August. Phone: 906-884-4941. Outdoor Trips for Women at Dream America Tours for Women. Enjoy outdoor recreational excursions 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 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 or the Porcupine Mountains, bike on Grand Island, photograph wildflowers, waterfalls, and natures wonders, canoe the Seney Wildlife 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. Pictured Rocks Air Tours video now available. Enjoy the air tour from the comfort of your own home. Pictured Rocks Cruises, 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. Cruises from Memorial Day to Oct. 10, leave from Munising City Pier. (Central Upper Peninsula) Rafting at Piers Gorge on the Menominee River near Iron Mountain and Norway MI in the Central Upper Peninsula. Kosirs Rafts and Wildman Whitewater Ranch offer exciting trips down these rapids. Rock and copper ore collecting trips into the Caledonia Native Copper Mine. (Western Upper Peninsula) Scuba diving the Shipwrecks of Munisig in the Alger Underwater Preserve with Shipwreck Diving Tours, Capt. Peter Lindquist (Central Upper Peninsula) Shipwreck Tours, take a glass bottom boat tour to see the shipwrecks off of Munising and the Pictured Rocks (Central Upper Peninsula) Silent Sports Tours at Little Tree Family Guide Service , Big Bay, MI and Woods and Water Ecotours, in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The Toonerville Trolley, Soo Junction, MI. Phone 1-888-77TRAIN or the Depot at 906-876-2311. Take the train and boat tour to Tahquamenon Falls or the Wilderness Train Ride. Just 50 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. Ride 5 1/2 miles to the Tahquamenon River. The Riverboat takes you on a 21 mile narrated cruise along the river to the rapids 1/2 mile above the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. (Eastern Upper Peninsula) WINERY TOUR: 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 opened in the spring of 2007 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. 22 miles east of Rapid River on US-2 and south on M-183 for 10 miles to Nn Road. Whitewater Rafting on the Menominee River at Piers Gorge near Iron Mountain and Norway, MI (South Central U.P.) Wildman Whitewater Ranch, N12080 Allison Lane, Athelstane, WI, 54104. Phone: 715-757-2938. Camping by the Peshtigo River and Rental Cabins. ATV 7& Snowmobile Guided Trail Tours. Cottage rentals. On the snowmobile trails. 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 17 and run to March 30. Learn how to handle the sled and the dogs. Lodging and meals included. Overnight stay at a wilderness lodge. (Central Upper Peninsula) Woods and Water Ecotours, Outfitters Store 20 Pickford, Hessel, MI. Phone 906-484-4157. Guided tours in the Upper Peninsula include kayaking, hiking, biking, wildflower, birding tours, Family Trips, Women's Trips, Winter Tours, Island Campouts, Custom Tours, plus much more. Guided Trips are from 2 to 4 hours, day trips, or excursions of several days. Explore Michigan's wilderness, lakes, islands, and back country with experienced guides. Kayak Lake Huron, the Les Cheneaux Islands , the St. Mary's River, and around Drummond Island. Take a bike ride to points of interest and enjoy the outstanding scenery. Go birding along Drummond Island and the Lake Huron Shoreline. Equipment rentals of mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks, and wet suits. Mailing address: P.O. Box 114, Hessell, MI 49745
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