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, horseback trail tours, 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. Alpaca Farm: Rainbow's End Alpacas is located in Norway, MI in the south central Upper Peninsula. Stop by and take a tour of the Alpaca Farm and see these interesting animals. Fun for the whole family. Rainbow Gifts offers items created with alpaca fleece as well as a large selection of yarn, needles, and patterns. Supplies for knitting, crocheting, and spinning. A great spot for a special event. Alpacas for sale. Rainbow's End Alpacas, W6139 US 2, Norway, MI 49870 Phone: 906-563-7034
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. 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 CHARTER FISHING
Cruises on Lake Superior leaving from the Keweenaw, 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. Dogsled Rides at Triple Creek Kennels, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI. Phone: 906-493-5242. Two hour, 1 day, and 2 day guided sled dog trips tailored to groups from 2 to 6 people. We also offer packages that include a dogsled trip, lodging and meals. The ultimate wilderness experience. Dog sledding at Wilderness Trail Outfitters (South Central Upper Peninsula) Summer Kennel Tours and Fall Training Runs with our motorized dog cart. 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 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. Hiking: Guided Wilderness and Historical Hiking Tours in the McCormick Wilderness, Craig Lake State Park, and Grand Island National Recreation Area in the north central Upper Peninsula. Our knowledgeable guides lead you through these remote locations where wildlife and fabulous scenery abounds. An ideal way to spend a day or two enjoying the beauty of nature. Uncle Ducky Outdoors, 321 S. Lakeshore Blvd., Marquette, MI. 49855. Phone: 906-228-5447 Horseback Riding at Heritage Hills Horseback Riding. Enjoy a peaceful trail ride on a gentle horse through a variety of terrain: open fields, forests, and hills, that was once the old Wawonowin Golf Course! Located in the wilderness area between Ishpeming and Negaunee, just 15 miles west of Marquette. Open year round, weather permitting, for guided trail rides and hand-held horse or pony rides. Walk-ins welcome during the summer months, reservations only during fall, winter and spring. Sleigh rides on various weekends; please call ahead for space and weather conditions! Riders must be 7 years old to ride alone. Maximum of 250 pounds. Call 906-361-8768 for reservations. 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 up to 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 Bear Hunts at Lac La Belle Outfitters on the shores of Lac La Belle in the Keweenaw Peninsula, only 15 miles from Copper Harbor. Phone: (906) 289-4293. 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. Guided Deer & Bear HuntingTrips with Professional Guide, Barry Drews. Nine Pines Resort on Lake Gogebic in the western Upper Peninsula offers 9 comfortable cabins with one, two, or three bedrooms. Satellite TV and wireless internet access. Some cabins have a gas fireplace & hot tub. Nice swimming beach. Boat rentals. Lake Gogebic is ideal for swimming, boating, and year round fishing. Guided fishing and bear hunting trips. Bait & Tackle Shop with licenses and permits. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets Welcome. Bear's Nine Pines Resort, N9426 State Hwy M-64, Maremisco, MI 49947 Phone: 906-842-3361 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! Keweenaw Adventure Company in Copper Harbor has just what you need for a fun time in this outstanding area of the Keweenaw Peninsula. We offer Sea Kayak, Canoe, and Mountain Bike Rentals, Outfitting, Guided Biking, Hiking, and Kayak Tours, and Shuttle Service. Copper Harbor has a world class mountain bike trail system as well as the exciting waters of Lake Superior for sea kayaking, including trips to Isle Royale. Keweenaw Adventure Company, 155 Gratiot Street (U.S. 41), Copper Harbor, MI. 49918. Phone: 906-289-4303 Kimar's Charter Fishing on Lake Superior. E3216 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277 or toll free: 1-800-419-2242. Located on the shores of Lake Superior at Shelter Bay, 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
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. 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) Quincy Mine: Guided Underground and Surface Tours of the Historic Quincy Copper Mine, part of the Keweenaw National Historic Park. Tours of the Quincy Mine Site include a Surface Only Tour, Surface Tour with Tram Ride, and the Full tour that includes a trip into the 7th level of the mine. Our knowledgeable guides will take you back to the time when Copper was King. The Gift Shop is filled with books, rocks & minerals, shirts, and a wide variety of interesting items. The grounds are open to the public free of charge so stop by and visit this historic mine site. Quincy Mine Hoist Association, 49750 US Highway 41, Hancock MI 49930. Phone: 906-482-3101 Rafting at Piers Gorge on the Menominee River near Iron Mountain and Norway MI in the Central Upper Peninsula. Kosirs Rafts, Thorntons Rafting & Cabins, 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) Sailing on Lake Superior: Superior Odyssey Sailing Cruise on Lake Superior, Marquette, MI. Superior Odyssey offers a variety of sailing adventures from a 2 hour local sail around Marquette to a two-day trip to the Pictured Rocks or the Huron Islands. Sail on the Historic 6 passenger Schooner Coaster II on majestic Lake Superior. The 58' Coaster II has sailed the oceans and offers a safe sail with a competent crew. Custom trips available for special events. Located at the Lower Harbor in Marquette. Phone: 906-361-3668 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 (near Marquette) Snowmobile Guided Tours for the Lake Gogebic area: Lake Gogebic Sport Center Snowmobile & ATV Rental. New Polaris snowmobiles for rent. Snowmobile the Lake Gogebic area and Big Snow Country. Located just outside of Bergland on Highway M-28 with direct trail access. Trail Breakdown Service. Experienced Service Department. Guided Trail Tours. Rental of CF MOTO ATVs. Lake Gogebic Sport Center, 36852 W Hwy. 28, Bergland, MI 49910. Phone 906-575-3466 or 800-424-299 Snowmobile Tours at Paradise Recreational Sports on Highway M-123 in downtown Paradise. Ski-Doo Snowmobile and ATV rentals, clothing, and helmets. We carry a large selection of snowmobile clothing and helmets. Guided ATV and Snowmobile tours available. Snowmobile, ATV, and Personal Water Craft parts and factory-trained service. Gas, diesel, and propane, Camping and hunting supplies. ORV & Snowmobile Trail Permits. Easy access for campers and trailers. Paradise Recreational Sports, 8165 N M-123, P.O. Box 324, Paradise, Michigan 48768. Phone: 906-492-3640 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, 12688 Highway US-2, Rapid River, MI 49878. Phone: 906-474-9011. Drive your own dogsled through the wilderness of the Hiawatha National Forest. Guided trips from 1 hour to several days. Tours start December 1 and run to April 30. Learn how to handle the sled and the dogs. Lodging and meals included with some tours. Overnight stay at a wilderness lodge. (Central Upper Peninsula between Manistique and Escanaba)
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