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The Delta County Historical Society was founded in 1948. The primary objective of this newly formed non-profit organization was to collect local historical materials, preserve them, and present this information to the citizens of Delta County to make them…

Replacing a shoreline lighthouse in place since 1867, the Escanaba Crib, currently owned and managed by the U.S. Coast Guard was first placed in service in 1938.…

Once a bustling industrial community that manufactured charcoal pig iron between 1867 and 1891, Fayette offers visitors historic buildings set among the unmatched serenity of a Lake Michigan harbor, white cliffs and verdant forests.…

Kids love it - fun for the Whole Family! Stop in and see the new tiger exhibit. Located 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2 just 6 miles east of Naubinway. See Live tigers, black bear, alligator, cougar, bobcat, wolves, wallaby, camel, reindeer, ring-tailed lemur, sika deer, river otter…

Located along the northern most shore of Lake Michigan!…

Located 1/2 mile off the mainland, Grand Island is owned and managed by Hiawatha National Forest and most of the 21-square-mile island is available for exploration. Regularly scheduled ferries transport guests from Munising to Williams Landing. No cars are allowed - the best way to enjoy the island…

Whitefish Point separates Whitefish Bay from Lake Superior. This narrow point of windswept land juts into the lake, creating a navigation hazard for ships, but also serving as a natural gathering point for migrating birds. A light station was erected on the point in 1849 and today a shipwreck museum…

Gaze upon the ancient tree trunks, lime-encrusted branches and fat trout which appear to be suspended in nothingness as they slip through the crystal waters in the depths of Michigan's largets spring. A covered self operated observation raft, allows access to vantage points overlooking…

Housed in a historic log cabin and Scandinavian log addition, the Les Cheneaux Historical Museum offers historical displays, activities and gifts focused on the history and culture of Cedarville and Hessel. American Indian artifacts, tools from the logging era, photographs and historical…

There is nothing quite like the Mackinac Island experience; a vacation with no automobiles, waking up to the gentle clip clop of horse and buggy, travelers enjoy leisure carriage tours, butterfly conservatories, fudge tasting, hiking, biking and trail riding through Mackinac State Historic Park . Hikers…

Mackinac Island is a Michigan State Park.  Whether visiting the 1,800 acres of this parkland by foot, bike , horseback, or carriage, its majestic geological wonders and historical monuments are treasures found only here - on the island sacred to Great Lakes Indian tribes.  According to them,…

This hard-packed, easily accessible trail is .9 miles in length and takes the visitor through a 200 year old hemlock forest on the shore of Little Bay de Noc. Because of its geographic setting, the area was a focal point of human activity and includes Native American sites and the foundations of an…

Our EDMUND FITZGERALD exhibit holds the two lifeboats from the stricken vessel.  Torn away during the sinking, these lifeboats are two of very few major artifacts recovered after the tragic…

Located 13 miles outside of Escanaba is an estate grown winery. The grapes are grown on a beautiful rolling farm where their underground cellar and Mediterranean Style Cottage tasting room is located. Co-owner, Dave Anthony started growing grapes over 12 years ago and looked for just…

A free family museum with an eclectic collection of one-room school memorabilia including local railroad, lumbering, farming, mining, pioneer family, church, and country school displays.…

Ghosts and rumors also surround the ruins of the Peninsula Point Lighthouse. A fire destroyed the keeper’s house and today all that remains is the lens tower. The grounds where the lighthouse once resided is a park that comes to life every spring with the blooming of the lilac bushes. The park…

A 1-milelong trail shows historical and geographical features along Big Bay de Noc.  The trail follows the shoreline ridges marking ancient lake levels.  Limestone fossils are evident along the shorelines.  The trail ends at the 1865 Peninsula Point Lighthouse.  19 miles south…

The Pictured Rocks stretch for about 15 miles along Lake Superior from Sand Point on the west to just after Spray Falls on the east. Colorful and bold, the Pictured Rocks tower 50 to 200 feet directly from Lake Superior. The name "Pictured Rocks" comes from the streaks of mineral stain…

Created by nature but managed for the nature lover, the 95,000-acre Refuge welcomes hikers and bikers, canoers and kayakers, skiers and snowshoers, photographers and artists. You might not meet many people, but you'll make the acquaintance of graceful trumpeter swams, majestic…

Get a glimpse of over a 150 years of maritime history at the Soo Locks, where freighters, barges, tugboats and more traverse the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron every day.  Wondering what you’ll enjoy most at this…

Ice climbing guide company serving clients on Lake Superior in Pictured Rocks National Shoreline near Munising, Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All equipment and lessons provided for the adventure of your life! SIC Adventures is the first and only guide service that…

Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 52,000 acres stretching over 13 miles. Most of this is undeveloped woodland without roads, buildings or power lines. Centerpiece of the park, and the very reason for its existence, is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls. The Upper Falls on the…

Four miles downstream from the Upper Tahquamenon Falls the Tahquamenon river rushes it's 50,000 gallons of water per second around a good size island where it is then broken into 2 distinct waterfalls cascading around opposite banks of die island. Each falls has a drop of 22ft and a width of over…

Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Upper Hand Brewery celebrates what makes the North unique and beautiful. Our beers are crafted with an appreciation of the wondrous nature of the outdoors. Come visit our brewery and taproom to try our beers where they're brewed. Please visit www.upperhandbrewery.com…

Incorporated in 1974 through the efforts of various arts groups including the Bay Area Art Association and the Players de Noc, the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center has become a regional hub for cultural activities and educational programs. In 1990 and again in 2007, the Center was awarded the prestigious…