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Activities and Attractions
There
are so many things to see and do during your visit to the
Northwoods. Here are just a few to consider.
Bond Falls
Bond Falls is a very popular destination that you’ll want to include
in your vacation plans. This beautiful waterfall is located on the
middle branch of the Ontonagon River near Paulding. During your
visit, be ready for some great hiking, beautiful scenery, and some
inspiration for photography. For more information, click on
the following link to
UP Waterfalls.
Hiking
Hiking trails in the Ottawa National Forest offer something to
everyone. More than 190 miles of hiking and backpacking trails vary
widely in character. Detailed information is available from the
following link to the
USDA Forest Service.
Canoeing
The Watersmeet area offers more than 300 lakes and over 200 miles of
streams, providing almost limitless destinations for all levels of
canoeing. A good resource for planning and outfitting your canoe
trip is Sylvania Outfitters. For more information, visit their
Website at to
www.sylvaniaoutfitters.com.
Lac Vieux Desert Casino and Resort – Golf, Casino
and Dining
After a day of outdoor activities, the area’s nightlife can be found
at the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet. In addition to their
casino and restaurant, they have a golf course. For more information
in general, please visit their site at
www.lacvieuxdesert.com.
Ottawa National Forest
The almost one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest are
located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The area is rich
in wildlife viewing opportunities; topography in the
northern portion is the most dramatic with breathtaking views of
rolling hills dotted with lakes, rivers and spectacular waterfalls.
For more information, go to the following link to the
USDA Forest Service.
The Paulding Light
A favorite nighttime destination is the Paulding Light. The "Ghost
Light" as many call it, has defied explanation since it was first
sighted many years ago. To observe the phenomenon, one must
drive north from Watersmeet on U.S. 45 for 4 miles toward the
neighboring village of Paulding, and take Robbins Pond Road west for
a short distance. The light appears to rise slowly out of the forest
and then hovers low in the sky for varying intervals - ranging from
a couple of minutes to over a quarter of an hour. Explanations
vary from fanciful to factual. Some say it's the spirit of a long
dead mail carrier ambushed by Indians over a century ago; others
insist it is the ghost of an engineer killed in a nearby railroad
accident in years gone by. For more information, go to the following
link to
The Paulding Light.
Porcupine Mountains
The Porcupine Mountains is a beautiful destination in the area. Just
about an hour’s drive north from Watersmeet, the Porcupine Mountains
rise abruptly from Lake Superior to form a 12 mile long escarpment
which parallels the lakeshore for a distance of 1.5 miles. On the
landward side of the escarpment is Lake of the Clouds, which is one
of the spectacular views to be found from high peaks in the area. On
a clear day, one may see more than 25 miles to the west. For more
information, go to the following link for the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Sylvania Recreation Area
The Sylvania Wilderness and Sylvania Recreation Area, is located
near Watersmeet, Michigan and is part of the National Wilderness
Preservation System. Combined with the adjacent Recreation Area, the
18,327 acre wilderness offers an outstanding experience for those
who want to camp, fish, hike, canoe, or enjoy the solitude of a
wilderness experience. Few Wildernesses compare to Sylvania.
Here you will find 34 named lakes - some with sandy beaches, others
surrounded by record-size red and white pines. This large natural
area with its old growth forest and pristine lakes provides habitat
for a wide range of living things. For more information, go to
the following link for the
USDA Forest Service.
Dining
There are numerous restaurants in and around the Watersmeet area.
Just a few are listed below.
DJ'S BAR & CHARLIE'S GRILL
Located on the snowmobile trail at Watersmeet Plaza, corner of U.S.
2 & Hwy. 45. Daily specials. Homemade soups and chili. Friday
haddock fish fry. Pub: 906-358-4732 or Grill 906-358-4132.
THE PEPPERMILL CAFE & PUB
Open at 7 a.m. - 7 days a week, all year long. Serving beer, wine,
and cocktails. Friday fish fry. Private parties, banquets welcomed.
Daily specials. Located on U.S. 45 just north of U.S. 2, Watersmeet,
MI. Phone: 906-358-4714.
THE RED MAN SUPPER CLUB
Open every day but Monday & Tuesday. Bar open at 4:00 p.m., serving
at 5 p.m. Cocktails, full menu with daily specials. Located on Hwy.
45 in Land O' Lakes, WI. 54540. Open every day the 4th of July week
& Christmas week. Phone: 715-547-3344. E-mail:
redmansc@newnorth.net. Website:
www.theredman.com.
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