Ontonagon
County Chamber of Commerce
Whatever your favorite time of year, or whatever your favorite outdoor activity, Ontonagon County is the place to visit and stay awhile. We're on the South Shore of Lake Superior, with miles of sandy agate beaches and fabulous sunsets. www.ontonagonmi.com
Friends of the Porkies
The Friends is an organization to support the users of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The organization has created a folk school, an artist in residence program and they present the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival. To find out more about the Friends of the Porkies check out their website www.porkies.org
Porcupine
Mountains Wilderness State Park
The "Porkies" is a true wilderness, one of the largest in the Midwest, comprising 63,000 acres. Of these 92 square miles, over 51 square miles contain virgin hardwood forest. Twenty-five miles of Lake Superior shoreline border the park. Established in 1945 by the State of Michigan, it has over 90 miles of trails. http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=426
Ottawa National Forest
The almost one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest are located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It extends from the south shore of Lake Superior down to Wisconsin and the Nicolet National Forest. The area is rich in wildlife viewing opportunities; the topography in the northern portion is the most dramatic with breathtaking views of rolling hills dotted with lakes, rivers and spectacular waterfalls www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa/
Superior Trails
Superior Trails: An online travel guide for touring, hiking, camping, and recreation around Lake Superior. www.SuperiorTrails.com
Ontonagon County Historical Society
Founded in 1957, the Ontonagon County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the county so that its rich history and colorful inhabitants will not be forgotten.
Ontonagon County Historical Museum
One of the greatest community services provided by the society is the operation of the Ontonagon County Historical Museum. Located at 422 River Street, the museum houses exhibits on ancient Native cultures, frontier life, mining, logging, and agriculture. Of special interest is a replica of the famous Ontonagon Boulder and the original Fresnel lens from the Ontonagon Lighthouse. www.ontonagonmuseum.org
Michigan's Upper Peninsula Travel
Upper Peninsula is a “5 – Star Wilderness”. Listed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Four Season Travel Planner. www.uptravel.com
Hunt’s Guide to the UP
The online version of the popular regional travel book Hunt’s Guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, ask to borrow a copy during your stay at Superior Shores Resort. A candid guide to enjoying and understanding the U.P. www.hunts-upguide.com
Porcupine Mountains Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Porcupine Mountains Convention and Visitor Bureau welcomes you to the area! The Porcupine Mountains area is a favored vacation spot, nestled on the south shore of Lake Superior. You may feel you have reached the end of the world. No hustle and bustle here, since we are off the beaten path. www.porcupinemountains.com
Western Upper Peninsula Convention & Visitors Bureau
This unique place has it all! I know you have heard this phrase before, but browse through our web site and see what we mean. We have a change in seasons that is hard to believe. How can a place covered with 25 feet of snow have such beautiful summers? And yet this same place has fall colors that are unmatched. Springtime fishing allows you to pick a lake, out of hundreds of lakes, and catch your quarry. www.westernup.info
Great Lakes Trading Company
Great Lakes will surprise even the most optimistic of shoppers! Open Memorial Day through fall color, 7 days a week. Jackie will tour you through what was an abandoned house that has been transformed into an artisans gallery. Art and items are displayed on antiques and vintage collections that are all for sale. Her eclectic collection is not the usual venue. Open 10am to 6pm (EST) Daily! www.greatlakestradingcompany.com
Travel Michigan - PURE MICHIGAN
Welcome to Pure Michigan. Hundreds of crystal clear lakes and thousands of river and streams. With the world's longest freshwater coastline it's time to check out our playgrounds. Come boating, fishing, golfing, camping, biking, hiking and touring. Find out what pure feels like, visit soon. www.michigan.org
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