Best Up North - Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Porcupine Mountains Music Festival - August 27, 28, 29, 2010

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:38:04 +0000

The sixth annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival will take place August 27 (Friday), 28 (Saturday), and 29 (Sunday) at the Ski Hill and Chalet Area in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon County located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The festival will feature folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring artists as well as up and coming Michigan artists. 1250 people per day will get to hear the over 30 artists who will appear on our outdoor stages.

Featuring: BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO, That 1 Guy, Po Girl, The Ragbirds, Frontier Ruckus, Krista Detor, Seth Bernard and Daisy May, Hymn For Her, Sam Corbin, Jen Sygit, Charlie Parr, Dave Boutette, Rory and Dale Miller, Children of the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, and MORE TBA…

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Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Historic Whitefish Point

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:37:02 +0000

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes. It is fittingly located at Whitefish Point, Michigan, site of the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Superior.

Explore the Haunting World of Shipwrecks

Lake Superior. Deceivingly beautiful, yet the big lake’s unrelenting fury has earned her the reputation of being the most treacherous of the Great Lakes. Throughout the museum gallery visitors see dramatic shipwreck legends come to life. Artifacts and exhibits tell stories of sailors and ships who braved the waters of Superior and those who were lost to her menacing waves. The bell of the famous Edmund Fitzgerald is displayed in the museum as a memorial to her lost crew. Whitefish Point marks the critical turning point for all ships entering or leaving the lake. The waters that extend west from Whitefish Point along the 80-mile stretch of rugged shoreline have earned the ominous title, “Lake Superior’s Shipwreck Coast.”

Lightkeeper’s Quarters

Take a trip back in time on a guided tour of the fully restored 1861 Lightkeepers Quarters. You’ll hear first-hand accounts of keepers and their families who manned this side-by-side duplex building while tending the light. The Lightkeepers Quarters features period furnishings, descriptive panels, and artifacts from the days of the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Life Saving Service.

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Adventure Copper Mine - Greenland

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:52:50 +0000

Underground mine tours of the historic Adventure Copper Mine provide visitors to Michigan’s Copper Country an experience that will not soon be forgotten. If you’re visiting the Porcupine Mountains at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula, let the nearby Adventure Mining Company provide you with the highlight of your Upper Peninsula vacation. From historic surface tours, underground copper mine walking tours, or even underground hiking excursions that involve rappelling to lower mine levels with a rope and harness . . . the choice is yours!

Come experience mining with us!

Located in Ontonagon County of the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Open late May through mid-October
9 am to 6 pm daily, 11 am to 6 pm Sunday
Fall Hours:
After Labor Day the Adventure Mine wil be open 6 days a week, closed on Wednesdays

Your Hosts: Matthew & Victoria Portfleet
Adventure Mining Company
Phone: 906-883-3371

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Seney National Wildlife Refuge - Eastern U.P.

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:38:44 +0000

A Great Place to Watch Wildlife!

In 1935 Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. Today, Seney supports a variety of wildlife, including endangered and reintroduced species. Bald eagles, common loons and trumpeter swans are regularly seen during the summer months, especially June and July, when they are raising their young.

Peak populations of waterfowl are present in late summer and fall. Common species observed include Canada geese, hooded mergansers, mallards, black ducks, ring-necked ducks, and wood ducks. Sandhill cranes can be observed in moderate numbers prior to fall migration. Animals that live on the Refuge but are not always seen include black bear, white-tailed deer, coyote, river otter, beaver, ruffed, spruce, and sharp-tailed grouse, yellow rails, and woodcock.

Biting insects (black flies, deer flies, and mosquitoes) can be a problem during warmer months. Wood ticks may also be found in this area.

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open from 9am - 5pm, May 15 - October 15. At the Visitor Center you can: explore the Children’s Touch Table and interactive exhibits, watch the multi-projector orientation slide show and shop for books and souvenirs in the Seney Natural History Association’s bookstore.

During the season nature programs and special events are offered. Most programs meet at the Visitor Center. Click on the hyperlink above for a schedule of upcoming programs.

The Marshland Wildlife Drive
This self-guided auto tour is 7 miles long and is open during daylight hours from May 15th through October 15th. Observation decks offer wheelchair accessible scopes to view wildlife on the pools.

Hiking - The Pine Ridge Nature Trail
Pine ridge nature trail is open year-round during daylight hours. The 1.2 mile trail starts at Visitor Center and takes visitors through a wide variety of habitats. Take your time on the trail, often animals can’t be seen, but signs of their passing are present, such as tracks and homes. For the more adventuresome all backcountry roads are open to hiking. Trails are only open during daylight hours so you need to plan your trip carefully.

Biking
Bicycling is a wonderful way to see the Refuge because you can travel through large portions of the backcountry. All Refuge roads are open to bicycles, but the Refuge Manager may close some areas during peak migration. The Pine Ridge nature trail and the cross-country ski trails, however, are not open to bicycles. Refuge staff drive through the backcountry while conducting surveys so please be aware of the possibility of vehicles on the roads. To help you plan your visit, mileage is marked on the Refuge map.

Canoeing & Paddling
Canoeing is allowed on the Manistique and Driggs River. The Manistique River flows through the southern portion of the Refuge and offers paddlers an enjoyable trip. Due to numerous snags, shallow water, limited access by road, and no camping allowed, the Driggs is not recommended for canoeing. Boats or flotation devices of any kind are not allowed on the Refuge pools.Canoes and river kayaks are available at two outfitters in the nearby town of Germfask:

Northland Outfitters - 906/586-9801
Big Cedar Campground 906/586-6684

Fishing & Hunting
Fishing is permitted on the refuge in designated areas, with a Michigan fishing license. For more information see Fishing. Upland game hunting is available during state seasons in specified areas of the refuge. For more information see Hunting.

X-Country Skiing
The Northern Hardwoods Cross Country Ski Trail are groomed for traditional diagonal skiing. Trails are groomed as needed, usually just before the weekend if there has been sufficient snowfall. See X C Skiing for more information and a map.

Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere on the Refuge, except on groomed ski trails. Crossing the pools is not recommended as thin ice conditions may exist.

History
Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 for the protection and production of migratory birds and other wildlife. Today the refuge is comprised of a rich mosaic of marsh, swamp, bog, grasslands, and forest, with nearly two-thirds wetlands.

Over a century ago, lumbering operations forever altered the landscape of the Upper Peninsula’s great pine forests. The ring of the lumberman’s axe echoed through the forests as local mills depleted the region’s valuable supply of red and white pine. After the pine forests were cut, mill owners turned their axes and saws to the refuge’s northern hardwood and swamp conifer species.

Following the lumbering operations, fires were often set to clear away the debris. These fires burned deep into the rich organic soil, damaging its quality and killing the seeds that would have produced a new forest. On many areas of the refuge, the scars from these lumbering operations remain visible to this day.

After the fires burned out, a land development company dug many miles of drainage ditches throughout Seney. This drained acreage was then sold using extravagant promises of agricultural productivity. But the new owners quickly learned that these promises were unfounded. One by one, the farms were abandoned, and the exploited lands reverted to state ownership.

In 1934 the Michigan Conservation Department recommended to the Federal Government that the Seney area be developed for wildlife. This proposal was accepted and Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935.

Physical development and restoration of the refuge land began soon after establishment. With the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps, an intricate system of dikes, water control structures, ditches, and roads was built. This system now impounds over 7,000 acres of open water in 26 major pools. These wetlands make Seney National Wildlife Refuge a great place to watch wildlife!

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Lake Superior

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:18:34 +0000

Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73,000+ acre park. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and former logging trails. The park is a four season recreational destination where hiking, camping, hunting, nature study, and winter activities abound. At its widest point the Lakeshore is only five miles and hugs the Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. This was the first National Lakeshore and was authorized in 1966

Operating Hours, Seasons

Visitor Center hours are listed under the Facilities section of this site. Park headquarters at Sand Point in Munising is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year round, with the exception of federal holidays.

There is no particular “best season” to visit the Lakeshore for each has its own charm and variety of activities. In the spring, wild flowers bloom in great profusion and add to the beauty of the natural scene. The summer brings pleasantly warm weather and abundant sunshine. Fall boasts a colorful display as the hardwood forest changes color. A mantle of snow sets the stage for wintertime adventure.

Getting There

PLANE - Grass airfields are located near Grand Marais and Munising. Regularly scheduled commercial airline service is located in Marquette, Escanaba, and Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.

CAR - Michigan state highways M-28 and M-94 lead to Munising; state highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais. County road H-58 and other spur roads provide access throughout the park.

BUS - Regional bus lines stop in Marquette and Escanaba.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Local bus service (Altran, (906) 387-4845) offers backpacker shuttle service in summer; reservations are required.

Weather & Climate

The climate varies as much as the seasons. Summertime high temperatures can reach the 90’s with much cooler evening temperatures. Temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s are more common. Wintertime temperatures below freezing are common. Layered clothing for changing weather and a rain suit are recommended.

Accessibility

Each drive-in campground has at least one handicapped accessible campsite. Paved trails and boardwalks provide access at Miners Castle, Munising Falls and the Sand Point Marsh Trail. Visitor centers are accessible.

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Tahquamenon Falls - Eastern U.P.

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:57:22 +0000

Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 40,000 acres stretching over 13 miles. Most of this is undeveloped woodland without roads, buildings or power lines. The centerpiece of the park, and the very reason for its existence, is the Tahquamenon River, with its waterfalls.

The Upper Falls
One of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. It has a drop of nearly 50 feet and is more than 200 feet across. A maximum flow of more than 50,000 gallons of water per second has been recorded cascading over these falls.

The Lower Falls
Four miles downstream is the Lower Falls, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island. Although not as dramatic as the Upper Falls, they are equally magnificent. The falls can be viewed from the river bank or from the island, which can be reached by rowboat rented from a park concession. The island walk affords a view of the falls in the south channel.

The Tahquamenon River
Rising from springs north of McMillan and drains the watershed of an area of more than 790 square miles. From its source, it meanders 94 miles before emptying into Whitefish Bay. The amber color of the water is not rust nor is it muddiness; it is caused by tannin leached from the Cedar, Spruce and Hemlock in the swamps drained by the river. The extremely soft water churned by the action of the falls causes the large amounts of foam, which has been the trademark of the Tahquamenon since the days of the voyagers.

Recreational Activities
The park offers visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. During the spring and summer, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing, nature study and photography are popular activities. Fall colors provide a beautiful picturesque view of the park. In addition, hunters will find ample opportunities to pursue their sport. Winter offers opportunity for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with miles of marked trails. Ice formations along Lake Superior and frozen waterfalls are a photographer’s delight. Moose are occasionally seen wandering through the park, and from time to time, bald eagles are also spotted by visitors. Black bear, coyotes, otter, deer, fox, porcupine, beaver and mink are a few of the other wildlife which can be seen in the park. The abundant bird life includes spruce grouse, sharptail grouse, pileated woodpeckers and a variety of waterfowl and songbirds. One of the few nesting sites in Michigan for the sandhill crane is found in the park.

Camping
Four campgrounds are available in the park; two modern campgrounds at the Lower Falls and a modern and semi-modern campground at the Rivermouth. Each of the modern campgrounds have approximately 90 sites and each site is equipped with electricity, a fire pit and a table. Hot showers and flush toilets are also features of the modern campground. Sanitation stations are available at the Lower Falls and Rivermouth Units. There is no campground located at the Upper Falls. This is the land of Longfellow’s Hiawatha - “by the rushing Tahquamenaw” Hiawatha built his canoe. Long before the white man set eyes on the river, the abundance of fish in its waters and animals along its shores attracted the Ojibwa Indians, who camped, farmed, fished and trapped along its banks. In the late 1800’s came the lumber barons and the river carried their logs by the millions to the mills. Lumberjacks, who harvested the tall timber, were among the first permanent white settlers in the area.

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Trail Atlas of Michigan

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:54:51 +0000

Hiking, Mountain and Road Biking,
Nature, Cross Country Skiing, In-Line Skating

The 3rd Edition of the Trail Atlas of Michigan is totally revised for 2002 — the first revision since 1997. The Trail Atlas of Michigan is the only comprehensive guide of non-motorized trails for Michigan. The Atlas covers hiking, x-c skiing, mountain and road biking, in-line skating and nature trails. Over 680 trail systems, 789 pgs, 11 ” x 8.5″ & 4.5 lbs!. The Atlas covers trails in every corner of the state from Monroe County near Lake Erie to Keweenaw County in the Upper Peninsula and hundreds of places in between.

Every possible trail is included. From 1/2 mile to hundreds of miles long. City, county, regional, state and federal parks and forests are included. Huron-Manistee National Forest, Hiawatha National Forest, Ottawa National Forest, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Isle Royale National Park, all State Parks and State Forest Pathways are in the Atlas. It also includes the trails in the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority regional park system and rail-trails. Also included are linking type trail systems including the Paint Creek Trail, Midland-Mackinac Trail, Huron Valley Trail, North County National Recreation Trail and the Multi-Jurisdictional Trail to name only a few.

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Clementz Northcountry Campground and Cabins - Newberry

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:31:21 +0000

Our two room cozy log cabins have rustic charm & modern conveniences. Our cabins are similar to camping cabins only larger and with more comforts! The cabins accommodate a maximum of 4 guests. Our winter guests may feel more comfortable with just 3 persons to a cabin. They have a full size log bed, log bunk bed, bathroom & shower, a fridge, large microwave, toaster, coffee maker & outside gas grill. You also have a fire pit and picnic table. The bedding is provided, but you provide the towels, table service, and any cooking utensils you might want for the microwave or grill. One cabin is barrier free access & each cabin has a deck! There is not a TV in the 4 person cabins. OR, maybe you�d prefer the comfort & convenience of a “home away from home”! Our Little Lodge sleeps a maximum of 6 & is partially barrier free access. Besides a stove and fridge, there is a large microwave, 4 slice toaster, 12-cup coffee maker, tableservice.& cookware.You also have cable TV with HBO and a VCR. Your own private deck, picnic table & gas grill is included in your stay. PUT YOURSELVES IN OUR PLACE!!

Clementz Northcountry Campground and Cabins
13209 State Hwy M-123
Newberry, MI 49868
906-293-8562
cclementz@lighthouse.net

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Halfway Lake Resort - Newberry

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:30:27 +0000

Halfway Lake Resort, a bit of Heaven in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, offers you quality accommodations and amenities in a secluded woodland setting. We have 8 new housekeeping cabins surrounded by 400 acres of hardwood and pine forest encompassing a 65 acre privately owned spring-fed lake. If you’re looking for fishing, canoeing, hunting, swimming, boating, hiking, birdwatching, snowmobiling or cross country skiing, you will find it at Halfway Lake Resort. Our 8 modern cabins include a full kitchen with coffee maker, TV, bed linens and a charcoal grill. There is a community fire pit for evening campfires, a picnic area, swedish sauna, horseshoe pit, basketball court, plus boats and canoes for your use. We have ample parking for your boat and snowmobile trailers.

Halfway Lake Resort
16878 County Rd 505
Newberry, MI 49868
906-658-3579
halfwaylk@sault.com

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Comfort Inn of Newberry

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:29:49 +0000

The Comfort Inn of Newberry is located three miles south of Newberry, Michigan. Our hotel comprises a two story 54 room property with queen rooms and 9 suites with whirlpool tubs. A large “hot tub” and sauna are located on site as well as laundry facilities, game area, ice, and vending machines. We feature a deluxe continental breakfast with ready to make waffles, bagels, toast, coffee, milk, cereals, juice, and more. We also have a large meeting room facilities for banquets, business meetings, etc.. And For Snowmobilers, Groomed Snowmobile Trail leaves directly from our Door.

Comfort Inn of Newberry
Jct. M-28 & M-123
Newberry, MI 49868
906-293-3218 or 888-300-SNOW

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Gateway Motel - Newberry

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:28:53 +0000

A year-round motel located in beautiful Newberry, Michigan. Our very unique and comfortable motel is perfect for your family and friends. Handcrafted wooden carvings, by Cesar Magno, welcome the visitor to a place filled with art, books, Tiffany lamps, plenty of soft fluffy towels, comfort, and friendly service. Pets accepted with prior consent. We offer eleven very clean and comfortable rooms at reasonable rates. Cable TV - HBO and air conditioning are just some of the quality amenities you will receive here. Our accommodations are spacious and beautiful! Each unit has it’s own unique theme and warmth. Many have written letters & thank you cards telling us how much they enjoyed their stay. Please visit our “Endorsements” page to read additional comments we have received on our lodging. Mornings we have fresh coffee available in the our front office.

Gateway Motel
7885 State Hwy M-123
Newberry, MI 49868
1-800-791-9485

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Park-A-Way Motel - Newberry

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:28:02 +0000

Lodging at The Park-a-Way Motel in Newberry Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. The Park-a-Way Motel offers you 26 clean comfortable units with 1,2, & 3 queen sized beds, some units have kitchenettes with an adjoining room. All rooms are equipped with Fridge & Microwave.

All units have Heat & air conditioning, a tub and shower combination and Cable Color T.V. (42 Stations) with free H.B.O. All units have Direct Dial Phones with free local calls. Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and donuts in the office. We have reasonable rates, but we treat you like royalty.

The Parkaway Motel has a center area shaded by big trees for barbecueing, relaxing and sitting around and talking. The Park-A-Way is owned and operated by friendly people who immediately make you feel at home.

Our heated indoor pool is one of the largest in the Upper Peninsula. Changing rooms are available in the pool area. Also, we have heated garage for snowmobile repair.

The motel is in town, close to food, shopping and gas.

Park-A-Way Motel
7511 state hwy. m-123
Newberry, MI 49868
1-800-292-5771

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Jay’s Resort - Watersmeet

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:54:22 +0000

Jay’s Resort is right on beautiful Thousand Island Lake in the Western U.P. Since 1950, we have been offering a great place to “get away from it all,” to fish, boat, swim, snowmobile, ski, and just enjoy. Snowmobilers have access to the Western U.P. trail system directly from their door while cross-country skiers can enjoy miles and miles of cross-country trails in the nearby Sylvania Wilderness Area.

Jay’s Resort
E19848 Thousand Island Lake Road
Watersmeet, MI 49969
1-906-358-4300
theshifras@nnex.net

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Regal Country Inn - Wakefield

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:52:27 +0000

Wake to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and delight your taste buds with our delicious home-baked cinnamon rolls. We have Delightful Historical Rooms, Charming Victorian Rooms, Cheerful Country Rooms & our newest Study/Bedroom — and all have inside access to our cozy fireside room. All rooms have private bathrooms and color cable TV. Saunas are available by reservations. Tour individual rooms for options available. 50’s ice cream parlour & soda fountain, great desserts and food. Come up and play some golf on one of 4 courses close to the Inn. Schedule a fall color trip and see nature in its most colorful splendor. 5 Major downhill resorts, miles of Nordic trails and 2000 miles of snowmobiling. Special occasions are our specialty. Gift certificates available.

Regal Country Inn
1602 East Highway 2
Wakefield, MI 49968
906-229-5122
regalinn@charterinternet.com

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Wildernest Chalet I & II - Wakefield

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:51:13 +0000

Wildernest is a premier chalet located in the Village of Indianhead Mountain. The chalet has two units which are surrounded by wooded lots with walking and snowmobile trails. Indianhead Ski Hill is about a block away with Blackjack and Big Powderhorn Mountain only 5-10 minutes away. Wildernest I, with it’s open floor plan can accomodate 10 guests. Wildernest II, is a cozy, yet roomy lower unit with full views of the surrounding wooded area and can accomodate 6 people. Both units have their own private jacuzzi tub and fireplace.

Wildernest Chalet I & II
Indianhead Mountain Road
Wakefield, MI 49968
800-461-3426

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Montreal Haus Rental - Montreal, WI

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:49:22 +0000

Rent your very own vacation ‘haus’ in Montreal’s Historic District and you’ll be based in one of Iron County’s most scenic and unique attractions. Two bedroom, 1 bath, sauna, sleeps up to 8. Close to hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country ski trails, and within easy reach of all four major ski resorts. We have discount ski coupons for Whitecap Mountains, Indianhead, and Blackjack.

Montreal Haus Rental
1132 W. Packard Street
Appleton, WI 54914
1-920-733-5766

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The Bluffs Inn - Bessemer

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:47:07 +0000

Located on US Hwy 2 in the heart of Big Snow Country. Near gas, groceries, dining, and 4 miles from Ironwood. Lounge next door. Snowmobile to your motel room from scenic trail #2. Drive a few minutes to major ski hills or 30 minutes to breathtaking waterfalls and Lake Superior. Treat yourself to comfortable rooms with 75 cable TV channels, air conditioning, in-room coffee, free local phone calls and lots of parking for boats or trailers. Smoking and non-smoking. Refrigerators and microwaves available. Dogs are welcome with advance notice. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover accepted.

The Bluffs Inn
West U.S. Hwy 2
Bessemer, MI 49911
906-667-0311 (Reservations: 1-866-667-3317)

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Classic Motor Inn - Ironwood

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:46:01 +0000

Located on the east end of Ironwood, on US Highway #2, formerly the Sandpiper Motel, offers 25 Comfortable/Clean Rooms with Remote Color Cable TV, A/C, and Phones. Five Downhill Ski Areas Nearby (Indianhead, Blackjack, Powderhorn,Whitecap and the Porkies!). Direct Access to Snowmobile Trail #2 and Hundreds of Miles of Trails! Fireside Spa / Hot Tub and Authentic Cedar Sauna. In Room Refrigerator and VCR available, Morning Coffee, Free Continental Breakfast (during Peak Season only).

Classic Motor Inn
1200 East US 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-2000

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Mountain View Lodges - Silver City

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:44:09 +0000

Mountain View Lodges offers contemporary, luxurious, two bedroom cabins with fully equipped kitchens, wood burning fireplaces and screened in porches. Scenically located on the shores of Lake Superior at the foothills of the Porcupine Mountains, Mountain View Lodges provides close proximity to down-hill and cross country skiing, snow mobile trails, miles of hiking trails, charter fishing, abundant waterfalls and many other four season activities. Our cabins are perfect for a get-away trip to fully enjoy nature in all of it’s beauty. After a day of hiking or fishing, enjoy grilling out and having a campfire outside or romantic fire inside.

Mountain View Lodges
M-107
Silver City, MI 49953
906-885-5256
reservations@mtnviewlodges.com

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Scott’s Superior Inn - Ontonagon

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:42:39 +0000

Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins is situated on the shores of Lake Superior near the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. Our property features an inviting lobby, with a large fireplace, a spacious fire-placed recreation room that allows lively competition at foosball, pool and other games. Rooms are attractively furnished and beautifully carpeted for quiet and luxurious relaxation. We offer lodging with direct access to the scenic, groomed snowmobile trails of the Western U.P.

Scott’s Superior Inn
22554 Lakeshore Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953-9603
906-884-4866
sctts@charter.net

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Superior Shores - Ontonagon

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:39:12 +0000

Superior Shores Resort is located on a beautiful sandy beach on Lake Superior. The resort is 5 miles west of Ontonagon, MI, located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is the perfect choice for your next Michigan vacation. Our resort’s beach is the ideal spot for swimming and agate hunting. We have motel rooms and cottages. Our townhouse style cottages feature a full-size bed or a queen-size sofa sleeper on the first floor in the living area, and one room upstairs with a full-size bed and some units have a set of bunkbeds.

Superior Shores
26156 W State Highway M 64
Ontonagon, MI 49953
800-344-5355
info@superior-shores-resort.com

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Peterson’s Chalet Cottages - Ontonagon

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:38:12 +0000

Peterson’s Cottages is located in a quiet, wooded setting on the sandy shores of magnificent Lake Superior, just 15 minutes from the world-class Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, and offers fully-equipped housekeeping cottages for the discriminating traveler. Snowmobile from your cottage to the excellent trails of the Western U.P., and/or experience the Alpine and Nordic ski areas of the Porkies- a winter wonderland awaits.

Peterson’s Chalet Cottages
287 Lakeshore Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-884-4230
petcot@up.net

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Rocky Shores Vacation Home - Silver City

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:28:45 +0000

Rocky Shores is a newly refurbished log vacation home set well back from the road. Beautifully located on a large secluded lot on the shore of Lake Superior, it is less than one mile from Porcupine Mountain State Park. It features a beautiful fireplace in a large open-beam living room, which looks out onto nearly 200 feet of Lake Superior shore line. It has 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, and comfortable accommodations for up to 8 people. And it’s also great for honeymooners.

Rocky Shores Vacation Home
M-107
Silver City, MI 49953
906-885-5412
info@rockyshoresup.com

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Porcupine Lodge - White Pine

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:26:51 +0000

Porcupine Lodge, LLC offers a home away from home with 6 fully furnished condos. Each condo sleeps 1 to 8 people and comes with two spacious bedrooms, one with a king bed, and the other two full-sized beds. Two of the condos are non-smoking. Our living rooms feature a queen-size sofa sleeper and two recliners for relaxing after a day of recreation. Entertainment includes free cable TV and a VCR/DVD player. Your own private telephone line is also available for use. Each condo has fully-equipped kitchen with appliances and a dining area. We also have a large lot for parking your vehicle and trailer, snowmobiles and ATVs. The Lodge is just off the beautifully groomed Trail 1, which makes our place a convenient place for snowmobilers to stay.

Porcupine Lodge, LLC
1033 Michigan Avenue
White Pine, MI 49971
1-800-865-9305

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The Timbers Resort - Bergland

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:24:51 +0000

A Great Family Resort open year round for hunters, fishermen, hikers, skiers, sightseers, snowmobilers and more. We are located on the North end of Lake Gogebic on Hwy 28 in Bergland, Michigan. The Timbers is open year round with nine comfortable housekeeping cottages that can accommodate from one to ten guests and are fully furnished.Full Kitchens/Stove/Refrigerators * Microwaves/Coffee Makers * Cable TV * Guest Laundry * Gas, Groceries & Restaurants within walking Distance * Picnic Tables/Charcoal Grills * Swimming Area/Camp Fire * Two‹120 ft. Docks * Heated Garage * Ample Parking * Trail Access

The Timbers Resort
P.O. Box 278
HWY M-28
Bergland, MI 49910
906-575-3542
ldaniels@portup.com

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Northern Light Inn - Ontonagon

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:21:09 +0000

The Northern Light Inn Bed & Breakfast is located in the historic harbor town of Ontonagon. Built by timber baron T.A.Green in 1903, the Inn is recently renovated, providing modern convenience with traditional style. A delicious breakfast is served daily, all private baths, three with Jacuzzi tubs, ample off street parking, smoke free, adult atmosphere.

Northern Light Inn
701 Houghton Street
Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-458-0803
info@northernlightinn-vacationhomes.com

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Northern Light Vacation Homes - Ontonagon

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:20:38 +0000

Fully furnished, this lovely vacation home has three bedrooms and one and 1/2 baths. Located four blocks from the main street of town, close to restaurants and shops. Two main snowmobile trails are accessable five blocks away. It is permissable to ride to and from the trails on the streets of Ontonagon, snowmobile to “doorstep”. The Porcupine Mtn. State Park is 18 mins. away offering visitors a “Winter Sports Center”. Ski downhill and cross-country with 42 klms of groomed trails. Snowshoeing has become popular, with interpretive guide on weekends.

Northern Light Vacation Homes
701 Houghton Street
Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-458-0803
info@northernlightinn-vacationhomes.com

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Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground - Ontonagon

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:19:18 +0000

The Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground is located on many acres of wooded land, has access to beautiful Lake Superior and provides you with a Superior place to stay as you enjoy all the activities that Ontonagon, Michigan provides. We’ve got your ultimate snowmobiling getaway! You have access to over 1500 miles of groomed trails. We are located close to the trail so you can unload and take off right from our driveway. The Sunshine Motel offers you plenty of parking for trailers,heated garage is available for use if needed. And if you have a larger group, stay in one of our efficiency units for a home away from home. For those of you who like to ski, either downhill or cross - country, we are only a few miles from the Porcupine Mountain Ski Hill! The 640′ Vertical Drop is both challenging and exciting. Enjoy the splendor of the quiet wooded trails, and breathtaking sights of the Porkies from the 42Km of cross - country ski trails.

Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground
24077 West State Highway M-64
Ontonagon, MI 49953-9039
906-884-2187

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A Cabin & A Cottage Up North - Silver City

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:16:46 +0000

Two year-round rental homes in Silver City, Michigan, 1 mile and 5 miles the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The Cabin Up North is a log home nestled on 3.5 acres on the pristine shoreline of Lake Superior with 1000 feet of private beach. This beautiful log cabin has 3 bedrooms and two baths and sleeps up to 8 guests. Two bedrooms are on the main level with a bath in between. One bedroom has a queen and a full sized bed, and the other bedroom has a full sized bed and access to the deck that overlooks Lake Superior. The Cottage Up North (1 mile east of the Porucpine Mountains State Park) is a three-bedroom cottage on the shores of Lake Superior . The Cottage Up North has 3 levels built into a hillside and overlooking Lake Superior. The main level contains a large bedroom with a wood burning fieldstone fireplace, full bathroom, and a large living room with satellite TV. It will comfortably sleep up to 10 guests, has 2,900 square feet of living area, and has 330′ of frontage on Lake Superior offering a spectacular view of the lake, the Porcupine Mountains, and outstanding sunsets.

A Cabin & A Cottage Up North
34464 Highway M-107 & 2651 Highway M-64
Silver City, MI 49953
906-885-5430

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Ramsay House - Ramsay

NorthGuide — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:05:46 +0000

The Ramsay House Highlights - Attractively renovated interior - Kitchen fully equipped including dishwasher, microwave and full size stove/frig - Cable TV & DVD/VCR - High Speed Internet - Linens and towels provided - Washer and dryer - Private and quite area - Ample off street parking

Ramsay House
N10516 Belmont Drive
Ramsay, Mi 49959
906-932-0746

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