Horseshoe Falls is located in Munising in Michigan’s Alger County. This is a scenic spring fed waterfall with a 20 foot drop. Water from the falls cascade into a pond that over 200 rainbow trout inhabit. It is privately owned and includes a charming gift shop, picnic area, scavenger hunts and visitors can even feed […]
Isle Royale Lighthouse is located in Isle Royale National Park on Menagerie Island in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. This 61 foot (18.6 m) tall octagonal light tower was built in 1875 to aid ships coming into Isle Royale’s rocky harbor. The light keepers home is attached to the light tower by an 8 foot (2.5 m) […]
Rock of Ages Lighthouse is located just outside Washington Harbor 5 miles (8 km) off the northwest tip of Isle Royale National Park in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. Built in 1908, this lighthouse still serves as a navigational aid for boats. It is one of the tallest lighthouses on Lake Superior and is the tallest in […]
Passage Island Lighthouse is located on the southern tip of Passage Island on the northeast side of Isle Royale National Park in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. The lighthouse, built in 1882, provides safe passage for ships through a narrow 3 mile (4.8km) lane between the island and Isle Royale to this day with an automated light. […]
Rock Harbor Lighthouse is located on Isle Royale National Park in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. The lighthouse was built in 1855 and was the first of four lighthouses built at Isle Royale. It is situated at the southwest entrance to Rock Harbor. Standing 50 feet (15 m) tall, this round white brick tower with black lantern […]
Bete Grise is located in Michigan’s Keweenaw County 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Copper Harbor. The community originally went by the name Baie De Gres, which is French for “Bay of Sandstone”. It was later changed to the French, Bete Grise, which translates to “Grey Beast”. The beautiful mile long white sand beach on […]
The Ontonagon Historical Museum is located in Ontonagon in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the oldest permanent settlement on the south shore of Lake Superior with a visit to the Ontonagon County Historical Museum in the distinctively purple building on River Street. Examine pre-Columbian copper and stone implements, a […]
Ontonagon Lighthouse sits on the western shore of the Ontonagon River in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. The Lighthouse is owned and operated by the Ontonagon County Historical Society and offers historical tours. It was built in 1853 and was in operation until the light was deactivated 1963. This historical lighthouse was added to the National Register […]
Big Bay is a small community located in Michigan’s Marquette County. The town is 23 miles (27 km) northwest of Marquette in the Northern Upper Peninsula. There is plenty to offer for visitors being nestled between Lake Independence and Lake Superior. Those looking for fishing opportunities will find that Big Bay is a fishing mecca […]
Big Snow Resort is located in Wakefield in Michigan’s Gogebic County. Choose from a variety of lodging to suit your needs located at both Indianhead Mountain and Blackjack Mountain. Whether you decide on a convenient mountaintop hotel room, a cozy village chalet or a lavish trail side condo, there are the perfect accommodations for your […]
Falling Rock Café & Bookstore is located in Munising in Michigan’s Alger County. Conveniently located in downtown Munising you’ll find what you’re looking for to jump start your day at the Falling Rock Café & Bookstore. Each batch of coffee is roasted by hand and fresh brewed using custom Great Lake Coffee Company beans. There […]
Dead River Coffee is located in Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. Marquette is an active city nestled between Lake Superior and the undulating hills of the Upper Peninsula. It is a picturesque setting for an excellent coffee shop. Dead River Coffee offers a unique and comfortable atmosphere coupled with friendly service that makes you feel […]