Palms Book State Park (Kitch-iti-kipi, The Big Spring)
LAT 46.004772000000003 LONG -86.385047Manistique, Michigan 49854Approximate Size: 388 AcresPhone: (906) 341-2355
Palms Book State Park is located at the northern terminus of state highway M-149, a fifteen minute drive north of US-2 at Thompson. It is a rewarding side trip for the vacationer touring the Upper Peninsula, for here can be seen one of Michigan's alluring natural attractions Kitch-iti-kipi, The Big Spring. "The Big Spring" is the largest in Michigan - forty feet deep and over 10,000 gallons of clear water gush per minute from the fissures in the underlying limestone. Crystal clear, 45 degree water supports a large raft from which you can view this beautiful, giant spring and its inhabitants.
Seul Choix Point Light
905 S Seul Choix RoadGulliver, MI 49840Phone: (906) 283-3183
Seul Choix Point Lighthouse (pronounced SIS-SHWA) in nearby Gulliver, Michigan was built to light the way for the increasing number of vessels carrying the iron ore that was being shipped out of Escanaba,MI. Seul Choix Point Lighthouse is now a community park for everyone to enjoy. Built: 1895 this light, whose name is French for "only choice", was once the center of a thriving fishing community in the only harbor of refuge along this stretch of Lake Michigan. Today, the lighthouse complex is the only thing that remains active.
Fayette State Park & Historic Townsite
4785 II RoadGarden, Michigan 49835Phone: (906) 644-2603
Fayette was once one of the Upper Peninsula's most productive iron-smelting operations. Located on the Garden Peninsula at Snail Shell Harbor. When the charcoal iron market began to decline, the Jackson Iron Company closed its Fayette smelting operation in 1891. It is now a completely restored village including 22 historic buildings, museum exhibits and the visitor center, which can be toured May through October. The historic site is located in Fayette State Park.
Indian Lake State Park
8970 W County Road 442Manistique, Michigan 49854Phone: (906) 341-2355
Indian lake State Park is located on Indian Lake, the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with an area of 8,400 acres. It is 6 miles long and 3 miles wide. The lake was once called M'O'Nistique Lake. According to surveyor records dated 1850, Native Americans lived in log cabins near the outlet of the Lake.
The Boardwalk on Lake Michigan
along Lake MichiganManistique, Michigan 49854
The Boardwalk runs down the Lake Michigan shore in the town of Manistique. Go for an early morning walk or take an afternoon and picnic in the park. You can view the Manistique Lighthouse or ships passing by. It is a wonderfull way to spend a day.
Seney National Wildlife Refuge
1674 Refuge Entrance RoadSeney, Michigan 49883Phone: (906) 586-9851Visitor Center: Open May 15th - October 20th | 9am - 5pm Daily
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 marshes, swamps, bogs, grasslands, and forests. Nearly two-thirds of the Refuge is classified as wetland. The refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center are located on Highway M-77 approximately 3 miles north of Germfask, Michigan and 15 miles northwest of Curtis, Michigan. It is one of the best wildlife excursions you can make, it is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Hiawatha National Forest
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
The Hiawatha National Forest is located in Michigan and encompasses about 879,600 acres. It is composed of two units, stretching from Lake Michigan, on its southern border, to Lake Superior in the north.
Thompson State Fish Hatchery
944 South State Highway M-149Manistique, Michigan 49854Phone: (906) 341-5587
The Thompson Fish Hatchery is located about eight miles west of Manistique on County Road 149. It is one of six hatcheries operated by the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and is open for tours. Most of the hatchery's annual production is cold water species such as brook trout, splake, brown trout, rainbow trout and chinook salmon most of which is planted in Upper Peninsula waters.
Kewadin Casino, Manistique, Michigan
5630 W US-HWY2Manistique, Michigan 49854
Kewadin Casino, located in Manistique, offers all the excitement of a full-size casino, featuring Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Bingo, Keno, Roulette and slot machines. Complimentary casino shuttle services available to all hotels. Try your luck and join the millions of players who take their chances, become high rollers, or beat the odds at the area's largest gaming complex.
Historic Manistique Water Tower
River StreetManistique, Michigan 49854
The Schoolcraft County Historical Park, in Manistique, features a museum and the historic 200 foot tall brick water tower. The octagonal tower, built in 1922, has a capacity of 200,000 gallons and was built in the Roman style of architecture. Listed on the National and State Historic Registers, the Water Tower commemorates the birth of Manistique's municipal water works. The Tower, park and museum are maintained by the Schoolcraft County Historical Society and are a short stroll from the Siphon Bridge.
The newly restored Siphon Bridge spans the Manistique River and flume and was originally built in 1919 to channel water into the paper mill. In its orginal form the bridge was listed in "Ripley's Believe It or Not" because the road was acutally below the level of the water in the flume.
Bishop Baraga Shrine
near Indian LakeManistique, Michigan 49854
During his lifetime, Baraga founded many missions in northern Michigan. The original Indian Lake mission, the third of Baraga's faith, was built in anticipation of his first visit to the area in May of 1832. The chapel, built by local Chippewas, used traditional Indian construction methods and materials such as logs and bark. The Bishop Baraga Shrine near Indian Lake includes a chapel, Indian dwellings, and buildings open to the public.
Rainey Wildlife Area
Directions: From US-2 in Manistique, drive north through town on M-94 about 5 miles to Dawson Road. Turn left (west) and proceed 1.5 miles to an access road that goes north to the site parking lot.Size: 100 AcresPhone: (906) 293-5131 Michigan DNR - Newberry Office
A hiking trail that passes through maple, yellow birch, and mixed conifer habitat takes hikers over boardwalks and through wet areas, leading to an elevated observation platform that provides a feeling of remoteness with outstanding opportunities for viewing wildlife.
Manistique East Breakwater Light
LAT 45.944786 LONG -86.247654Coastline, Manistique, Michigan 49854Year First Lit: 1916Automated: 1969
Foundation: Concrete Pier, Construction: Steel, Tower Shape: Square Pyramidal, Markings/Pattern: Red with Black Lantern, Original Lens: Fourth-Order Fresnel (original).
Manistique On The Harbor (Mackinaw Trail Winery Tasting Room)
103 W Lakeshore DriveManistique, MI 49854Phone: (906) 341-2303
A unique waterfront tasting room. Sit on the dock and enjoy a glass of wine. Hours are Thursday through Saturday 10-5pm.
Carl D. Bradley Lakeview Memorial Park
US Highway 2Manistique, Michigan
Located on US HWY 2 in Manistique, MI The park was renamed in July of 2014 after the famous Shipwreck of the Carl D. Bradley.
