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Local Attractions in Schoolcraft County !
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Big Spring (Kitch-iti-kipi) |
M-149, Manistique
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Michigan's largest spring, approx. 40 feet deep and two hundred feet across with over 16,000 gallons a minute flowing into the spring with a constant temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a self-propelled raft which will take you across the spring to be able to view the crystal clear waters and large trout. This state park has a picnic area, toilet facilities & a gift shop.
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Bishop Baraga Historical Site |
Arrowhead Road off of County Road 441, N, Manistique
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Rev. Frederic Baraga, a young Catholic missionary established and blessed his first church near this site on May 15, 1832. The original chapel was built by the local Chippewas and was replaced by a larger chapel in 1833. In the early 1880's after much research, the Indian Lake mission was recreated and has been listed on the State Register of Historic Sites.
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Fayette Historic Townsite |
M-183, Fayette
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(906) 644-2603 |
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This is a well preserved "ghost town" located on a beautiful Lake Michigan harbor with large cliffs, a modern visitor center, 20 historic buildings. Open Mid-May through Mid-October.
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Fischer Old Deerfield Resort |
East Gulliver Lake Road, Gulliver Mi 49840
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906/283/3317 |
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Beautiful Gulliver Lake has the only historic resort. Sandy shores, great for children. Check out this resort in the fall. Under the business links there is a beautiful fall picture, there are many sunset and sun rises that can be taken in on a restful vacation.
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Gulliver Lake |
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Gulliver Lake has a boat landing and picnic area on the west side of Gulliver Lake. It can be seen from US2 and Gulliver Lake Road. Gulliver Lake also has a large Park and picnic area on the westside, with room for many familys.
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Indian Lake State Park |
8970W County Road 442, Manistique
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(906) 341-2355 |
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Located on Indian Lake, the fourth largest inland lake in the U.P. with an area of 8400 acres. The lake is 6 miles long, 3 miles wide, has a maximum depth of 18 feet with about 90% of the lake less than 15 feet deep. It is best for smaller watercraft and has perch, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, bass, bluegill, sturgeon & brown trout fishing available. The park is composed on two units which are 3 miles apart. The park on the south shore has 145 campsites with modern facilities. The West shore has 72 semi-modern sites with electricity and rustic vault toilets - no showers. There are 2 barrier free mini-cabins available for rent.
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Lake Michigan |
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Doyle Twp has many miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Manistique Light & Boardwalk |
Off US-2 Highway, Manistique
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This light was built in 1916 and is located at the harbor entrance to the Manistique River and will soon be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The boardwalk extends over 2 miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline and is wheelchair accessible.
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McDonald Lake |
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McDonald Lake has a public landing and can be access by using the Dixner Road on County Road 432.
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Schoolcraft County Historical Park |
Deer Street, Manistique
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The Schoolcraft County Historical Park features a museum that is open during the summer months and the historic 200 foot tall brick water tower. The octagonal tower was built in 1922 and is listed on the National & State Historic Registers. The Tower, park & museum are maintained by the Schoolcraft County Historical Society and are only a short stroll from the newly restored Siphon Bridge.
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