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L A K E GOGEBIC T I M E S
FREE
Vacation Guide For Upper Michigan’s
Largest Lake and Surrounding Areas
The Lake Gogebic Area
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 114
Bergland, Michigan 49910-0114
Phone: 1-888-GOGEBIC (464-3242)
www.lakegogebicarea.com
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LAKE GOGEBIC TIMES
Printed Annually Since 1990 by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce
Editor: Carolyn Maves
Ads: Mary Lou Dreisenga
Contributing Editors: Mary Lou Dreisenga, Gail Scott, Dawn Buss-Glowdowski, Tony and Sandy Pencikowski,
Terri Carlson, Phil Wirtanen, Melanie Fullman, Ottawa National Forest, USDA Forest Service and the Dept. of
Natural Resources and Environment, Jim O’Neill, Sue Preiss and The Lake Gogebic Improvement Association.
Photo Credits: Josh Lopac, Carolyn Maves, Gail Scott, Barry Drews, Tony & Sandy Pencikowski,
Brad Livingston, Phil Tegner, Beth Haapala, Phil Wirtanen, Phil Emmons, Kasey A. Mahony of the Porcupine
Mountains Wilderness State Park.
Cover Photos: Clockwise from top left: Kayakers Dianne Kimmes & Joan Dakota exploring the Merriweather
Creek off of Lake Gogebic; sunrise off of Bear’s Nine Pines Resort; trail marker for the North Country Trail just
north of Bergland; snowmobilers on local trail; aerial shot of Copper Peak ski-jump; center-six point buck & local
children, Mason & Ava, playing in fall leaves.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
30,000 copies of the Lake Gogebic Times are being published this year for complimentary
distribution. In our continuing effort to be more environmentally conscious, The Lake
Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce has reduced the number of printed copies of the
Gogebic Times. However, we’re happy to offer the paper to you, in full printable context on
The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce’ website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com.
Articles, information and photos suitable for publication are solicited. Please send materials
to: The Lake Gogebic Times, c/o The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box
114, Bergland, MI 49910 or e-mail to info@lakegogebicarea.com.
PAGE Welcome To The
Chamber Of Commerce Membership Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Welcome To Lake Gogebic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Welcome To The Ottawa Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Churches, Restaurants, Driving Times, Emergency Numbers and Hospitals . . . . .4
Snowtubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Museums, Golf Courses, Alpine Skiing
& Snowboarding, Cinema, The Arts & Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Volunteering In The UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Campgrounds On The Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Nearby Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Private Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The Bergland Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lake Gogebic Area Calendar of Events 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lake Gogebic Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Waterfall Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Equestrian Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Getting To Lake Gogebic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Horse Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ottawa Forest Employees Provide Hurricane Sandy Relief Support . . . . . . . . . . .11
Discover The Cisco Chain Of Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lake Of The Clouds Boardwalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Fireflies Of Lake Gogebic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Snowmobile Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Lake Gogebic Fishing Contour Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lake Gogebic Aquatic Invasive Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Ontonagon County Economic Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Ontonagon Valley Sportmen’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Purple Loosetrife Eradication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2nd Annual Walleyes For Tomorrow Lake Gogebic Chapter:
Free Youth Fishing Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Walleyes For Tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Winning With Tagged Walleye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Fall Walleye Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Free Monthly Rod & Reel Giveaway On Lake Gogebic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Spring Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Copper Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Grouse Hunting The Lake Gogebic Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Trumpeter Swans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ice Fishing Lake Gogebic With Pro-Walleye Fisherman Mark Martin . . . . . . . . .22
New Motorized Trail Signage For Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Hey, Techies…New Gadgets Are Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Snowmobile Trail Permit Cost Remains At $45.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
From The “Horse’s Mouth” On The Trail Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Local Grooming Entity-Gogebic Area Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Interesting Snowmobile Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Michigan Snowmobile Program Distribution of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Radar Run At Gogebic Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
What’s Your Dream Ride - We’ve Got It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Chamber Of Commerce Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Private Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Information in this directory is gathered carefully and compiled in such a way as to ensure maximum
accuracy. The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce cannot, and does not, guarantee the correctness of all information furnished them, nor the complete absence of errors and omissions. Hence, no
responsibility for same can be, nor is, assumed.
Ottawa Visitor Center
With visitors heading
to Lake Gogebic from
all directions you might
just find yourself passing right by this Visitor
Center. It’s a little hard
to see from the highway, but I’ve been
assured that there is much to be seen at this
fairly new center.
The Ottawa Visitor Center is located on
the corner of U.S. 2 and Highway 45 in
Watersmeet, Michigan, and serves as the
gateway to the Ottawa National Forest.
Open 7 days a week during the summer, the
Visitor Center offers a variety of services, as
well as a relaxing break before you head out
to your next adventure on the Ottawa!
Summer Evening Programs
Join us for an evening of learning and fun.
Each Thursday evening during the summer,
the Ottawa offers an evening program.
Learn about the local wildlife, plants, our
unique history, trapping, mapping, and tree
sapping. Local experts are on hand to
answer questions. Programs are free of
charge but please call ahead for times of
programs.
There is a gift shop operated by the
Ottawa Interpretive Association with the
proceeds from sales returned to the Ottawa
National Forest for interpretive programs
and projects.
The visitor center is also open during the
winter 6 days a week and people can obtain
firewood permits and Christmas tree permits
here, as well.
Facilities & Services
- Forest Service Information
- Area Information
place to ride! Our area is enjoyed for many
of its “silent sports” as well, such as kayaking, canoeing, cross country skiing and snow
shoeing.
These vacation guide newspapers are
printed annually and are available to you at
no charge. Take a look at just one of several breathtaking views of Lake Gogebic, from
our chamber webcam, and you begin to get a
sense of the natural beauty that is Lake
Gogebic. Our webcam is located at the
northwest corner of the lake and can be
viewed at the only official website of The
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce
at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
The Lake Gogebic Area
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 114, Bergland, MI 49910-0114
E-mail: info@lakegogebicarea.com
1.888.GOGEBIC (464.3242):
for general information requests.
Ottawa Visitor Center
US 2 & Hwy. 45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
906-358-4724
www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa
Forest Headquarters
E6248 US Hwy. 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-1330
Kenton Ranger District
4810 E. M-28
Kenton, MI 49967
906-852-3500
Ontonagon Ranger District
1209 Rockland Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-884-2085
Watersmeet and Iron River District
E23979 US 2 East
906-358-4551
You don’t need to own a business to join our
chamber of commerce. You can get involved,
meet people, help out and make a difference.
We Invite You To
Make A Difference And
Join The Lake Gogebic Area
Chamber Of Commerce Today!
Welcome To Lake Gogebic!
Lake Gogebic is a four-season vacation
gem and the largest inland lake in the U.P.
with over 13,000 acres of prime fishing for
walleye, small mouth bass, jumbo perch and
pike! Thousands of dollars in prizes are
awarded during spring and fall fishing tournaments. This region is a hot spot for hunting deer, bear, small game and bird. The
million-acre Ottawa National Forest as well
as the 21,000-acre Sylvania Wilderness surrounds the Lake Gogebic area providing
endless opportunities for viewing nature.
Our area is dotted with hundreds of spectacular waterfalls and great vistas. Hiking, 4wheeling, fall color – we have it all! Our
winter snowfall of up to 300 inches provides
the best and most varied snowmobiling trails
you can find. We’re proud to boast that the
U.P., and especially the western U.P., have
consistently been voted #1 in SnowGoer
Magazine throughout the years as the best
- Maps
- Free Programs
- Interpretive Displays
- Picnic Facilities
- Interpretive Trail
- Restroom Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Interagency Passes
- And Much More…
Contact Information
If you’re in the area please visit any of the
many Forest Service Offices for information
on the area.
1-888-GOGEBIC (464-3242)
www.LakeGogebicArea.com
info@LakeGogebicArea.com
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP $25.00 YEARLY
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP $175.00 YEARLY
Lake Gogebic Times
1-888-GOGEBIC (464-3242)
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AREA RESTAURANTS
AmericInn of Porcupine Mountains
Paul’s Superior View Restaurant & Bar
(906) 885-5311
Located in Silver City on M107
Antonio’s Restaurant
(906) 575-3581
Located on M-28 in Bergland, at the junction of M-28 & M-64
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. (eastern time zone)
Bergland Bay Bar
(906) 575-2222
105 Pine St., Bergland
Serving from noon to midnight. (eastern time zone)
Fishtales Pub & Grub
(906) 842-3366
Located along M-64 on the West Shore, approx. 7 miles south of M-28
(central time zone) - seasonal hours
Gogebic Lodge
(906) 842-3321
Located along M-64 on the West Shore, approx. 11 miles south of M-28
Serving lunch (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.) dinner (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) (central time zone)
Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern
(906) 575-5555
Located at the Northwest corner of the lake in Merriweather
Serving lunch and dinner (11 a.m. - 10 p.m./Sundays Noon - 9 p.m.)
(eastern time zone) Pizzas available till closing
The Konteka
(906) 885-5170
Located in White Pine at the Mineral Circle Plaza
Serving 8 a.m.-10 p.m./Pizza till 2 a.m. (eastern time zone)
Lac Vieux Desert Casino Restaurant
(906) 358-4226
Located in Watersmeet on U.S. 45
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Sunday - Thursday 7 a.m.-9
p.m./Friday & Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (central time zone)
Root Cellar
(906) 842-3535
Located approx. 10 miles south of M-28 on East Shore Road
Serving lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.) and Sun.
(11 a.m. - 9 p.m.) (central time zone) - seasonal hours
LOCAL CHURCHES
Worship Services may vary by season - check locally.
Bergland:
Ontonagon:
(Calvary Baptist (Fundamental)
Apostolic Lutheran Church
St. Ann Catholic
Assembly of God
Trinity Lutheran (Missouri)
Baptist Church
United Methodist
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
DRIVING TIMES
TO LAKE GOGEBIC
Approx.
Minneapolis Area . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 hours
Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 hours
Fox River Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hours
Duluth • Superior . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 hours
Minocqua, WI . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/2 hours
Approx.
Chicago Area . . . . . . . .6-1/2 hours
Wausau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 hours
Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1/2 hours
Marquette . . . . . . . . . .2-1/2 hours
Madison Area . . . . . . .4-1/2 hours
EMERGENCY
NUMBERS
HOSPITALS
911
Gogebic County:
Ambulance - 906-932-4444
Fire - 906-667-0241
Sheriff - 906-667-0203
Marenisco Township:
Police - 906-787-2300
Ontonagon County:
Sheriff - 906-884-4901
Ambulance - Same
Fire - Same
State Police:
906-224-9691 or
1-800-525-5555
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Community Presbyterian
Redeemer Free Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran (Missouri)
St. Paul Lutheran Church
St. Catharine’s Catholic
Siloa Lutheran Church (ELCA)
United Methodist
White Pine:
Aspirus Ontonagon
Hospital
601 S. 7th St.
906-884-8000
Emergency Room Facilities
MAPLE RIDGE
Live Bait
Tackle
Fish Taxidermy
Holy Family Catholic Church
Marenisco:
Aspirus Grand View
Hospital:
N10561 Grand View Lane
(Just off US 2 between
Ironwood and Bessemer)
Ironwood, Mich.
906-932-2525
or 906-229-5650
Emergency - 906-932-6200
24 Hour Physician
Staffed Emergency
Guide Services:
Ice Fishing & Black Bears
Ice Shanty Rentals
White Pine United Methodist Church
Lake Gogebic County Park:
Faith Lutheran (ELCA)
Informal Ecumenical Sunday Worship
St. Jude Catholic
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Gus: (906) 365-5050
Lake Gogebic Times
1-888-GOGEBIC (464-3242)
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Something For Everyone…Bring The Family Along
Lake Gogebic State Park,
West Shore Lake Gogebic - M-64
906-842-3341
Mt. Zion, Ironwood, MI
Gogebic Community College, Ironwood,
MI. 906-932-4231 x269 or 906-932-3718
Milje Cross Country Ski Trails,
Wakefield, MI
Rollie Milijevich 906-229-5267
Porcupine Mts. Wilderness Trails,
Porcupine Mountains State Park
Ontonagon, MI
Sylvania Wilderness Trails, Watersmeet,
MI. Sylvania Outfitters, Watersmeet, MI
906-358-4766
Wolverine Ski Club Trails, Bessemer,
MI. (Trek & Trail, Ironwood, MI)
906-932-4750
Watersmeet Ski Trails, Watersmeet, MI
Sylvania Outfitters, Watersmeet, MI
906-358-4766
Big Powderhorn
Bessemer, MI
906-932-4838 or 1-800-501-SNOW
website: www.bigpowderhorn.net
Blackjack Lodging
Bessemer, MI
1-800-848-1125
website: www.blackjacklodging.com
Blackjack Ski Resort
Bessemer, MI
1-888-906-9835
website: www.skiblackjack.com
Indianhead Resort &
Conference Center
Bessemer, MI
1-800-3INDIAN
website: www.indianheadmtn.com
Mt. Zion Ski Area at Gogebic
Community College in Ironwood
906-932-3718
website: www.skisite.com
Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State
Park
412 South Boundary Rd.,
Silver City, MI
1-888-937-2411
website: www.porkiesfun.com
CASINOS
Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino
906-358-4226
www.lvdcasino.com
Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino offers a
complete gaming experience!
The resort offers a gaming floor with 650
slot machines. Our table games include
Blackjack, 3 way action, Fill-um-up, Craps,
Roulette and Poker. Bingo is played three
times weekly.
You can enjoy a drink in our Thunderbird
Sports Bar, dine in our full service restaurant
or enjoy a snack from the Lucky 7’s Snack
Bar.
We have one of the areas finest 18 hole
golf courses just steps away from the casino.
We accommodate our guests with the
Dancing Eagles Hotel where you can escape
for a night or a few with a stay in our luxurious 132 room Dancing Eagle Hotel connected to our casino. Great rates and package deals are available. Pamper yourself
with an expansive suite, complete with a
cozy fireplace and soothing private
whirlpool. Also, take a plunge in our heated
indoor pool…and relax in our sauna and
whirlpool, shop in the Birch Tree Gift Shop.
For reservations or hotel information you
can contact us at (800) 895-2505.
The resort also has convenience store gas
station, and RV parking with electrical and
water hookups.
We are open 24 hours, 365 days a year. We
are located in Watersmeet, Michigan a 30
minute drive from the south end of Lake
Gogebic. For casino information, call (906)
358-4226 or toll free (800) 583-3599. Visit
our website www.lvdcasino.com.
CINEMA
Cloverland Cinema
932 E. Cloverland Drive, Ironwood, MI
906-932-9424
THE ARTS
Historic Ironwood Theatre
109 East Aurora Street, Ironwood
906-932-0618
The Ironwood Theatre, with an original
seating capacity of about 1,200, was built as
a vaudeville/silent movie house in 1928
Bergland Ski Trail
Ontonagon District; 906-884-2411
EASIEST:
Lat:N-89.575134;
Long:W46.606835
Bergland Road
Trails are the widest with the lowest grades,
shortest climbs, and fewest obstacles.
1 Mile to Bergland
MUSEUMS
Parking Area
MORE DIFFICULT:
Trails may be steeper or narrower with
longer climbs, and some obstacles.
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Trails are the most narrow with the steepest grades,
longest climbs, and most obstacles.
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Norton's Loop: Total 4.6 km; 2.9 mls
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Bergland Cultural & Heritage Center
Operated by the Friends of the Bergland
Cultural & Heritage Center (a non-profit
organization), the Center is located in the
Historic Bergland Ranger Station, on the
western outskirts of Bergland right on Hwy.
28. The Center is open part-time during the
summer season on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, Noon to 4:00 p.m. eastern time zone.
Each year the Friends group hosts one community event, offering a glimpse into local
area history, flora and fauna, recreation
opportunities and local artisans. Area information, a walking trail, native plant garden
and picnic tables are available. The
Bergland Cultural & Heritage Center is part
of the Western Upper Peninsula Heritage
Trail Network system. For additional information call (906) 236-0312 or write to P.O.
Box 44, Bergland, MI 49910 or go
to www.berglandmuseum.com. Awarded
Region 9 award for volunteerism.
ALPINE SKIING &
SNOWBOARDING
Ml
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ABR Trails, Ironwood, MI
Eric Anderson, Ironwood 906-932-3502
www.michiweb.com/abrski
Bear Track Back Country,
Ironwood, MI
Bear Track Inn, Black River Harbor, MI
906-932-2144
Bergland Ski Trails, Bergland, MI
Dawn Buss, 906-884-2411
Black River Trails, Ironwood, MI
Black River Lodge, Black River Rd.
Ironwood, MI 906-932-3857
under the direction of architect Albert
Nelson at a cost of $160,000.
Historic Ironwood Theater, a regional performing arts center, offers a wide array of
local and national entertainment throughout
the year. For more information contact the
Theater office at 906-932-0618 or
www.ironwoodnorththeatre.net
Ontonagon Theatre of Performing Arts
311 S. Steel St., Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-884-2985
www.ontonagontheater.org
The Ontonagon Theater is located on the
second floor of the Ontonagon Township
Memorial Building.
Theater North
825 N. Lake Road, Ironwood, MI
906-932-4371
Theater North features performances by
the theater’s in-house group and also sponsors children’s theater workshops and productions.
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CROSS-COUNTRY
(NORDIC) SKIING
Ontonagon Golf Club, On Parker Avenue,
Ontonagon, MI, 906-884-4130. 9 hole golf
course. Open to public, bar and fast food.
Boulder Creek Golf Course, N11868
Heron Lane, Ironwood, MI 906-932-9066. 9
holes, driving range and pub.
Eagle Bluff Golf Club, County Trunk D,
Hurley, WI. 715-561-3552. 18 holes, pro
shop, bar, restaurant.
Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course, U.S. 45 rear of casino, Watersmeet, MI. 906-3580303 or 358-4226 ext. 362. 18 holes, pro
shop and lounge. Call for T-time.
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SNOWTUBING
Mt. Zion, Ironwood MI
Gogebic Community College, Ironwood
2 hour sessions include use of lift and
snowtube, must be age 6 or 44” tall. Kids
under the age of 18 must have parents sign
a release form.
906-932-3718 or 906-932-5059
The Depot Park Museum
PO Box 553, Business US 2,
150 Lowell St., Downtown Ironwood
906-932-0287 or 906-932-3184
www.ironwoodmi.org
A turn of the century, Chicago
Northwestern Railroad depot, now houses
the Ironwood Area Historical Society’s Old
Depot Park Museum. The museum is dedicated to life on the Gogebic Range. It is open
from Memorial Day through Labor Day,
open Monday - Saturday from 12-4 PM.
Other hours by appointment.
Constructed of brownstone in 1892 for the
Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western
Railway, then later sold to the city of
Ironwood after the tracks were abandoned
several years ago.
The Ironwood Area Historical Society is
restoring the building as well as maintaining
historical exhibits of local history. Since iron
mining has ceased on the Gogebic Range,
much of the information and displays pertain
to that industry.
Wakefield Historical Society
306 Sunday Lake Street, (PO Box 1)
Wakefield, MI 49968. Wakefield,
Gogebic County, MI
906-224-8151
Turn of the century exhibits of life when
mining and logging were the backbone of
the area’s economy! Industry, church,
school, home and people are featured. Open
summer months 1-4.
Ontonagon County Historical Society
Museum
422 River Street (PO Box 92) Ontonagon,
MI. Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, MI.
906-884-6165.
www.ontonagonmuseum.org
Local history displays with photographs,
tools, lumbering and mining equipment,
replica of Ontonagon Boulder, 5th order
lighthouse lens, Lighthouse Tours, furniture,
reading room, genealogy research, gift shop.
Open 10-5, Mon-Sat year round.
Iron County Historical Museum
303 Iron Street, Hurley, WI 54534.
715-561-2244
The Iron County Historical Museum best
represents the heritage of Hurley and the
Iron County area. It originally served as the
Old County Courthouse which is now
included in the National Register of Historic
Buildings.
The museum offers visitors a glimpse at
what made the area one of the most famous
mining and logging towns of all time. It is
one of Wisconsin’s most recent designations
as a “Heritage Tourism” area.
Craftspeople work weaving rugs and
placemats on a one hundred year old looms.
Hand woven rugs are sold on the main floor
where the archive information of old newspapers is also found.
The museum is open to visitors Mon.,
Wed., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. No
admission is charged.
Old Victoria Restoration Site
Victoria Dam Road, PO Box 43,
Rockland, MI 49960
906-886-2617
The historic town of Victoria was built in
1899 by the Victoria Copper Mining
Company, which operated until 1921. Once
a thriving mining town with 70 homes, Old
Victoria now offers visitors a unique look at
copper mining history. Its isolated setting
helps to create an appreciation for the harsh
conditions and many trials faced by miners
and their families.
This cooperating site of the Keweenaw
National Historical Park is open for tours
from 10:00 to 5:00 (EDT) daily from
Memorial Day weekend through midOctober, with off-season tours available
by appointment. Old Victoria is located
on the Victoria Dam Road, four miles southwest of Rockland/US-45. For more information visit www.oldvictoria.net.
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Volunteering in the UP
By: Melanie B. Fullman, US Forest Service
In the western UP, you don’t have to look
too far to find a volunteer – a Scout leader, a
coach, a township fire fighter, a Sunday
school teacher, an orphaned pet walker, etc.
No matter what each one does or the amount
of time they give, most of you couldn’t
imagine our world without them.
Like many National Forests in an era of
‘less government’, the Ottawa now relies on
volunteers to provide some of the goods and
services the public expects. If you hike, ski,
ATV, or snowmobile on a trail, drive down a
Forest road, think about wildlife, appreciate
a picnic, or have an interest in history, you
have probably been a beneficiary of a volunteer’s generous donation of their time and
talent.
The week of April 15th to the 21st, 2012
was National Volunteer Week but I’m sure
the volunteers in your life won’t mind a hug
and ‘thanks’ any time of the year. Words in
an article are hardly enough so I hope the
following know how much we appreciate all
that they do for the Ottawa National Forest,
our critters, and our visitors, as well.
Friends of Bergland and BerglandMatchwood Historical Society: maintain
and operate the former Bergland Ranger
Station as a heritage center and museum.
Recently received the US Forest Service
2011 Volunteer Group Award for the Eastern
Region (18 states) for their unending dedication and devotion, including more than 2700
hours last year alone. Congratulations, and
thank you!
Paul Johnson, of Bessemer: spends 1
day a week helping the Bessemer District
complete projects that would probably not
get done otherwise! Recent accomplishments include assembling more than 20 new
tables for the Black River Harbor picnic area
and building (from scratch) 9 wood duck
boxes – creature comforts for both humans
and ducks!
Ken Jeffries, of Wakefield: maintains
those Forest Service portal signs on US 2
and M-28 just outside Wakefield – keeps
them painted and the grass around them cut.
Thanks to Ken, our visitors have a positive
first impression of the Ottawa.
North Country Trail Volunteers, led by
local chapter President Dick Swanson:
maintain more than 50 miles of the trail
between M-64 and Black River Road. Builds
bridges and boardwalks over boot-sucking
mud so that other users can keep their feet
dry; whacks grass and shrubs so the trail is
easier to find; cut their way through snarls of
blown-down trees to make the path a ‘walk
in the park’. Endure ticks and hordes of biting flies and mosquitoes. I’m quite certain
there would probably be no NCT maintenance without them.
Wood Turtlers: hitting the beaches to
capture (and release) turtles is harder than
you think! About 8 volunteers, many of
whom return every year, spend 2-3 weeks
each spring checking critical wood turtle
nesting beaches at least once a day. They
fight their way through thickets and
pesky insects to find, mark, and tally wood
turtles. Study is one of the most thorough
records of reptiles in the western UP.
On behalf of the turtles, spoken slowly
please, T H A N K S.
Land O’Lakes Fish and Game Club:
maintains and grooms the 8 mile Land O’
Lakes Cross Country Ski Trail system (not
actually in Land O’Lakes, but on the Ottawa
Forest near Moon Lake), created a trail map
and makes sure maps are available at the
trailhead, maintains trail signage. In 2011,
they opened an additional section of trail.
Every spring, before tourist season begins,
they also visit every Sylvania Wilderness
campsite to conduct a condition survey and
perform maintenance. Great job gang!
Breeding Bird Census: a flock of volunteers have spent the first weekend in June
finding birds, for 21 years! The result is a lot
of interesting data about our most common
birds. We could not do this without these
dedicated citizen scientists.
Loon Rangers: watch, record, and sometimes protect the loons on their lake(s). Help
educate others about these North Woods
icons that are highly sensitive to human
encroachment on their nesting sites and
young.
Friends of Sylvania: spends countless
hours on trail maintenance and the fight
against invasives throughout Sylvania
Wilderness. Also created a demonstration
garden of native plants. Thank you dear
friends!
Dan Wallace Family of Madison, WI
area: Makes several trips to Sylvania
Wilderness each year, helping keep 35 miles
of trails and portage trails open and clear of
downed trees…using only primitive tools,
such as crosscut saws. Amazing!
Gogebic Conservation District (Ron
Zaleski, in particular): have removed invasive plants, such as garlic mustard and
glossy buckthorn, on both Ottawa Forest and
private lands, a frequent partner on a variety
of natural resource projects.
Randy Boyle, of Marenisco: battles
invasive plants along the Presque Isle River
in the Marenisco area. We provide the herbicide, he provides the labor, non-native honeysuckle provides the target. Thanks Randy.
Ruffed Grouse Society: helps keep hunting trails and roads open along the Twin
Pups road, Bluebill Creek Hunter Walking
Trail, and Matchwood Tower roads/trails.
Locals members of the Superior Chapter
certainly live up to their name!
Kerry Gagnon, of Marenisco: cleans
boat launch restrooms and other recreational
areas on the Bessemer District. Not a particularly glorified job but a ‘necessity’. Thanks
Kerry.
Terri Carlson and others, of Lake
Gogebic: wash boats at entry locations to
prevent the spread of invasive species into
the lake.
Mi-TRALE: this ‘motorized’ trail group
helps maintain Courtney Lake Horse trails
and Pioneer Multi-Purpose Trail. Happy
Trails to You, Mi-TRALE!
Pastor Neider and others, of
Ontonagon: grooms ski trails in the
Bergland area.
Covenant Point Bible Camp: maintains
and grooms 9 miles of Ge-Che Cross
Country Ski Trail on the Iron River Ranger
District. Bless you!
St. Norbert College, DePere, WI: make
a trip to Sylvania each fall to help with projects such as site rehabilitation, and trail and
campground maintenance. These guys have
certainly earned an A+!
Hagerman Lake Association: keeps the
boat landing outhouse clean, mows the picnic area and volunteers on other maintenance projects around the lake every summer. What great neighbors!
Cameron and Mary Carol Coleman, of
Ewen: for many years, this adventuresome
couple has donated hundreds of hours, providing visitor information to the public, conducting routine patrols throughout Sylvania,
and performing ‘routine’ trail and campground maintenance. They also visit remote
areas of the wilderness to check on invasive
species and eradicate those they find.
Thanks to the steadfast efforts of the
Colemans and others, we are able to meet
Forest Service wilderness management standards in Sylvania.
I’m sure I’ve missed some folks, for
which I apologize. More importantly is that
they each know what a meaningful contribution they are making to their community. Of
course, there’s always additional opportunities so if you are interested in volunteering
in any capacity, please feel free to contact
me or your nearest Forest Service office.
Together, we will Care for Your Land.
The week of April 21st to the 27th, 2013
is the next “National Volunteer Week”, so let
that, along with all that these others do,
inspire you to get out and make a difference,
too.
Pastor Howard Neider right along with Andy Schollett. Braving snowstorms and below zero temperatures alike, the awe-inspiring beauty of the early morning glistening trees
and serenity of an untouched landscape are Pastor Howard Neider’s rewards as he has continued to groom the cross-country ski trails on the Bergland and Ontonagon Ranger
Districts for over 20 years. Pastor Neider remains an integral part of soliciting other volunteers from the community to assist in additional trail grooming ventures on the
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Campgrounds On the Lake
May-October, $1,000.00 a season, $250.00
monthly, $60.00 weekly and $10.00 daily.
Contact Tom Paulman (906)575-8733.
Lake Gogebic County Park
The Gogebic County Forestry and Park
commission are continuing its initiative to
improve and enhance the park it manages at
the south end of Lake Gogebic. A pavilion,
added in 2001, adds a special attraction and
provides an excellent facility for family
gatherings and parties. It can be rented for a
modest cost.
In recent years a major effort was made to
improve and add campsites with site pads
constructed with a gravel base and individual site markers. There is water at 28 sites
and a dump station in the park. 30 AMP
electric is now available at every site. There
are four pull-thru sites with 50 AMP service.
The entire lighting system was upgraded.
This year the park will be open May 11th
and close September 30th. Non-resident
rates are as follows: seasonal - $1,300.00/
monthly - $450.00/ daily - $20.00. Resident
rates are as follows: seasonal - $1,025.00/
monthly - $350.00/ daily - $15.00.
Any questions or comments concerning
the park can be addressed to the Forestry
and Parks Office by calling (906)663-4428
or sent to Gogebic County Forestry and
Parks Commission, Courthouse, 500 N.
Moore Street, Bessemer, MI 49911. Kerry
Gagnon will be the caretaker of the park,
May 11th - September 30th, 2012.
(906)842-3333.
Lake Gogebic State Park
The Lake Gogebic State Park is set in the
midst of the million-acre Ottawa National
Forest and provides visitors with excellent
fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities in literally every direction.
The park itself is 350 acres with almost a
mile of lake frontage. The park is located on
M64 on the west shore of Lake Gogebic
about 9 miles north of US2 or 8 miles south
of M28.
The park has 101 modern campsites with
several pull-throughs. There are also 26
semi-modern campsites. All campsites have
picnic tables with 60 more tables in the day
use area. The camping facilities include
flush toilets, showers, sanitation station, on
site host, playground, and 20 or 30AMP
electric hookups. The day use area includes
a paved boat launch, natural sandy beach for
swimming (no lifeguard), grills, a playground, shelter building (available for rent),
and a self guided hiking interpretive trail.
For more information about The Lake
Gogebic State Park, call (906)842-3342 during the months of May through October, or
(906)885-5275 during November through
April. Camping reservations can be made by
calling 1-800-44-PARKS. Or online at
www.michigan.gov/dnr
Private
Campgrounds
Ontonagon County Park
The Ontonagon County Park is located off
M64, south of M28 two miles on the west
shore of Lake Gogebic. There are 45 level,
wooded campsites with picnic tables. A picnic shelter is available at the swim beach (no
lifeguard). Drinking water is available from
a pump. A large, paved boat launch with a
dock will handle most sized boats. Fishing,
pit toilets, electric hookups, and a playground are also available. Contact County
Clerk (906) 884-4255.
Bergland Township Park
The Bergland Township Park is located
south of M28 and M64; turn towards the
lake about 3 blocks to the park entrance.
One restaurant, gas and groceries, post
office and township beach and playground
are within easy walking distance. Twentyeight campsites (mostly in a wooded area)
are available. The new beach location (no
lifeguard) will allow boaters to park their
boats on shore next to the Bergland Dock.
More work will continue as funds are available. There is a shower building, drinking
water, sanitation station, flush toilets, fishing, boat access, electric hookups (30 amp),
baseball field, and paved roads. It is open
Gogebic Lodge
On the grounds of the Gogebic Lodge
there are 8 sites for tents and up to 35-foot
trailers. There are 2 with full hook-ups and 6
with water and electric. A dump station,
laundry, showers, bathrooms, sauna and hottub are available. Call (906)842-3321 for
further information.
Hesse’s Vacationland Resort
Located on the Cisco Lakes Chain of 15
lakes on Thousand Island Lake. 2 sites with
water, electric & sewer hook-up, barbeque
grill, picnic table. Phone: (906) 358-4380.
Hoop ‘n Holler Tavern
There are 4 full hookup RV sites here that
offer water, sewer, electricity plus cable TV
hookup. Each campsite has been updated to
50 AMP service. Each site offers a breathtaking view of beautiful Lake Gogebic from
the northwest corner of the lake. A lovely,
natural sandy beach, boat launch with docks
on the river and lake are available. Contact
(906) 575-5555 for further information or to
make reservations.
The Timbers Resort
The Timbers Resort has 5 camping sites
available with electric hookup. Call (906)
575-3542 for more information.
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Nearby Campgrounds
Porcupine Mountains
Wilderness State Park
Presque Isle Campground
The Presque Isle campground is located
17 miles north of Wakefield on County Road
519 on the west end of the Porcupine
Mountains State Park. 44 rustic and 6 walkin campsites are on Lake Superior with
drinking water, toilets, hiking, waterfalls,
fishing, picnic shelter, agate beach and Lake
Superior swimming.
Union Bay Campground
Union Bay is located 17 miles west of
Ontonagon on M107 in the Porcupine
Mountains State Park. One hundred campsites on Lake Superior offer a boat launch,
drinking water, electric hookups, flush toilets, sanitation station, shower building,
handicapped accessible, fishing, hiking,
waterfalls, and an agate beach.
State Outpost Campgrounds
Information on these campgrounds is
available by stopping at any contact station
within the Porcupine Mountains State Park.
There are 14 campsites with fishing, pit toilets, biking and waterfalls.
For dates and availability for the above 3
campgrounds call 1-800-543-2937 or (906)
885-5275.
Ottawa National
Forest Campgrounds
There are 22 campgrounds in the Ottawa
National Forest, which offer a wide spectrum of camping
experiences. Ottawa
campgrounds range
in size from 3 to 40
sites. All are accessible by road and serve
both tent and trailer
campers. Some will
accommodate trailers
up to 22 feet in
length. Most are located on lakes and
streams and offer fishing and swimming.
Several have beaches with changing facilities. All campgrounds include picnic tables,
fire grates and toilet facilities. Most have
drinking water.
The three campgrounds with the most
highly developed facilities are Lake Ottawa,
Sylvania Recreation Area and Black River.
Each has paved access roads, pressurized
water systems and flush toilets. Black River
and Lake Ottawa also have trailer dump stations. No electricity is available. The
Sylvania Recreation Area has showers and a
dump station.
Most campgrounds open May 15, and
close after Labor Day, although some will
remain open into the fall. For more information on the Ottawa National Forest
Campgrounds, call (906) 932-1330 and
reservations call, 1-800-280-2267. The website it: www.fs.us./rg/ottawa
Sylvania Wilderness:
The Sylvania Wilderness in Watersmeet is
18,327 acres of old growth forests and crystal clear lakes - a true wilderness experience.
Camping is permitted at designated sites by
permit only. Designated campsites have fire
grates and wilderness latrines. Special fishing regulations apply to Sylvania lakes. For
information or reservations, contact the
District Ranger at (906) 358-4551.
The Bergland Museum
Located at the old Ottawa National Forest
center.
Website: berglandmuseum.com
Email: berglandmuseum@yahoo.com
US mail: PO Box 403
Bergland, MI 49910
Phone: 906-390-0012
Hours: noon to 4pm, Wed. – Sat.
Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend
We are more excited than ever to bring
you updated news about our Museum. We
have grown by leaps and bounds. We have
received way too many, new artifacts to
mention.
About as near as I can describe it is: It’s
like walking into someone’s home during
the early 1900’s. Each room has its own dedication to certain like items.
Our Military room is second to none. It is
very personalized. It lists over 850 names of
our veterans with the branch they served in,
from the Civil war to present. It also honors
support groups for our Soldiers.
We are also partnered with The Bergland
Heritage Center. Stop in and see some great
displays of the US Forest Service, as well as
the CCC camp.
Some of the main additions are: A flower
memorial for our first President of 17 years,
Lydia Grant. A good start of an outdoor display of horse drawn equipment. A local
sleigh restored and displayed along the high-
way in front of the Museum. We donated
over 2000 man-hours in 2012. We had the
largest Christmas party in our history last
year. Our Annual Community Christmas
party more than doubled from the year
before.
Our gift shop continues to grow. The local
author book list is growing, as is the local
craft and art portion. T-shirts, hats and coffee
mugs, scented candles, and some very high
quality jewelry are just a few things we have
to offer. Oh, did I mention, the coffee is
always hot?
Another thing we are trying to do is get
set up to be on the bus tour list.
We look forward to sharing our history
with you. Stop in, the coffee is always hot.
www.berglandmuseum.com a great place
to visit!
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Lake Gogebic Area Calendar of Events for 2013
January 4-6
January 6-9
January 26 & 27
January 5, 12, 19 & 26
January 12
January
January
February 2
February 2, 9, 16 & 23
February 4
February 14
February 16
February 16 & 17
February 21-24
February 23
March 2
March 4
March 9
March 17
March 17
March 30
March 31
March 31
March 31
April
April
April
April 1
April 1
April 27
May 4
May 4
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 12
May 12
May 15
May 15
May 18 & 19
May 25
May 25
May 25
May 27
May 29
June - August
June - October
June - Labor Day
June
June 8 & 9
June 8
June 8
June 14, 15 & 16
June 19-23
June 30
July 1
July 3
July 4
July 4
July 5
Pro Vintage Snowmobile Races at Gogebic Fair Grounds. Contact:
906-364-1845 or www.explorewesternup.com
Mark Martin Ice Fishing Vacation School on Lake Gogebic. Contact:
Tim Long 906-575-3542 or thetimbersresort@sbcglobal.net
Ice Fishing Tournament sponsored by AJ’s Walleye Lodge
in Bergland. Call 906-575-3557 for information.
Old Fashioned Lantern-Lit Skiing & Snowshoeing at Porcupine
Mountain State Park. One mile loop w/hot refreshments & campfire
at warming shelter. Call 906-885-5275 or www.mi.gov/porkies.
Music Jam the 2nd Saturday of each month at Porcupine Mt. Folk School
at 7pm (ET). Bring your own instruments.
Historic Ironwood Theatre coming attractions & theatre tours—
www.ironwoodtheatre.net or 9096-932-0618.
2nd Friday of each month “Seafood Buffet” at The Konteka.
Every Sunday, Breakfast Buffet with “singing waitress”!
LGACC sponsored “Radar Run” at The Gogebic Lodge.
8am-4pm (CT). Stock & modified classes. Info or early registration
call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or kentmed454@gmail.com.
Lantern-Lit Skiing & Snowshoeing at Porcupine Mountain State
Park. One mile loop w/hot refreshments & campfire at
warming shelter.
MI-Trale General Membership Meeting at Twilly’s in Bruce
Crossing at 7:00pm. www.mi-trale.org.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Party - The Konteka in White Pine.
Marenisco Sports Club “Women’s Night Out” Marenisco Twp. Hall.
Call 906-878-2463 or www.marenisco.org.
Michigan FREE fishing weekend - No license required.
Ontonagon Valley Sportsman’s Club 8th Annual Predator Round-Up.
$2,000 in cash prizes awarded.
“Snowburst” event at Porcupine Mt. Wilderness State Park. Beginning at
11am (ET). Guided Snowshoe Hike 1pm, Music, lots of games throughout the day. Spaghetti Dinner 5-7pm, Lantern Lit Parade then Fireworks.
30th Annual Ice Fishing Derby – The Gogebic Lodge.
Call 906-575-3321 for details. www.gogebiclodge.com.
MI-Trale General Membership Meeting at Twilly’s at 7:00pm
“Hog-A-Thon” Perch Fishing Tournament (1 day) at
Maple Ridge, Bergland. (pre-fish March 8) Call 906-365-5050 or
575-3545.
St Patrick’s Day/St. Urhos Day Party at Bergland Bay Bar.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at The Konteka in White Pine.
Masters Racing Circuit - Powderhorn Mountain Uphill Snowmobile
Drags—in Ironwood. www.mastersracing.net.
Masters Racing Circuit—Powderhorn Mtn. Snowmobile Hillclimb.
Easter Buffet at The Gogebic Lodge.
Easter Buffet at The Konteka.
“Ducks Unlimited” Banquet at The Konteka. Call 906-885-5170
exact date and details. www.thekonteka.com.
ICE OUT – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature
at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds
of large icebergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior.
Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern’s return of “Sea Salt Wings Special”
every weekend through November. Call 906-575-5555 for details.
New fishing license required for 2013.
MI-Trale General Membership Meeting at Greenland Pit Stop at
7:00pm (ET)
Trout Season opens.
Ontonagon Valley Sportsman’s Club 14th Annual Smelt Fry
at Twilly’s Bar & Grill in Bruce Crossing from 3-6pm (ET).
Opening of U.P. Made Artist Market in Covington. Hours: Thurs.-Sat.
11am-4pm. Collection of art, antiques, crafts, collectables.
www.upmadeartistmarket.com - shop online.
Lake Gogebic Chapter of “Walleyes For Tomorrow” Banquet at the
Gogebic Lodge. Call 906-575-3542.
“Cure For Cancer” Bowling Tournament at The Konteka.
For info call 906-885-5170.
Marenisco Sports Club Annual Golf Outing at Lac Vieux.
Scott Udd Memorial River Rat ATV Ride. For more info call
The Gogebic Lodge 906-842-3321.
5th Annual Women’s Expo 10am-2pm in White Pine.
Call 884-4886 or www.superioreventsandexpos.com.
Mother’s Day Buffet at The Konteka. Call 906-885-5170.
Mother’s Day Buffet at The Gogebic Lodge. Call 906-842-3321.
Opening of Walleye & Northern Fishing Season.
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber’s monthly Rod & Reel Fishing
Contest begins. May thru September. www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored
8th Annual Spring Walleye Fishing Tournament.
Opening of Smallmouth Bass Season
“Old Victoria” in Rockland opens for season 11am-5pm(ET) daily.
www.oldvictoria.net.
Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park – Interpretive
Activities begin Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day.
“Birds of Prey” Memorial Day weekend.
Call 906-885-5275 for list of events or www.mi.gov/porkies.
Marenisco American Legion Post #523 Memorial Day Service at the
Marenisco Cemetery.
Opening of Bergland Historical Museum in Bergland. Hours: Wed.-Sat.
from noon to 4pm. www.berglandmuseum.com.
Geocaching, Archery, Agate Hunting, Outdoor Cooking.
Call PW State Park at 906-885-5206 for scheduled times.
www.mi.gov/porkies. Porcupine Wilderness State Park.
Every Thursday - Artist in Residence Presentations—Porcupine
Wilderness State Park.
Saturday - Outdoor Pavilion Party at The Gogebic Lodge.
Music. Cook your own steak! 906-842-3321.
2nd Annual S.P.O.R.T. ride sponsored by DNR & MI-TRALE.
www.mi-trale.org.
Michigan FREE fishing weekend – No license required.
Kid’s Fishing Tournament at Lake Gogebic State Park on Lake Gogebic.
Call 906-842-3341 for details.
Lake Gogebic Fireflies All-Lake Garage Sale. Crafts at
West Shore Fire Station on M-64. 8am-2pm (CT)
Call Donna 906-575-3406 for info.
“Jack & Jill” Softball Tournament at Bergland Township Park.
Call Shawn at 906-287-1334 or Dale at township office 906-575-3522.
FinnFest will be held in Houghton/Hancock.
www.finnfestusa2013.org.
Annual Michigan Log Cabin Day at Old Victoria in Rockland.
Info at www.oldvictoria.net.
MI-Trale General Membership Meeting at Lac Vieux at 7:00pm
Marenisco 4th of July Golf Tournament at Gateway Golf Course.
Kid’s Bike Parade at Lake Gogebic State Park. Call 906-842-3341 for
details.
Marenisco Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast. www.marenisco.org.
Parade, Kid’s Games, Food Booths, Raffles, Mini Log Race,
Volleyball Tournament, Alumni Softball Game,
“Turkey Feed” and Magnificent Fireworks at dusk.
Activities at Twp. Hall & fireworks at Kimberly Field.
Marenisco Fire Department Street Dance at the Fire Hall.
July 5
July 6
July 6
July 7
July 13
July 13
July 13
July 18-20
July 21
July 26-28
July 25-28
July 28 & 29
August 3
August 8-11
August 9-11
August 11
August 17
August 18
August 23-25
August 31
Aug. 31 & Sept 1
Sept. 6, 7 & 8
September 7
September 10
September 13
September 14
September 15
September 22 & 23
September 26
September 27 & 28
October 1
October 5
October 5
October 12
October 12
October 12
October 12 & 13
October 31
October 31
November 4
November 8
November 15
November 16
November 30
December 1
December 1
December 6
December 6
December 6 -8
December 7
December 13
December 16-21
December 21
December 24
Christmas
December 31
December 31
December 31
December 31
December 31
December 31
December 31
Watersmeet Annual Fireworks starting at dusk.
Watersmeet Annual Parade & Picnic in the Park - 1:00pm (CT)
and Features the famous Goldenaires, floats, fun and prizes will be
awarded. Enjoy picnic after parade, with kids games, entertainment
and more fun!
Celebration w/fireworks at Konteka,White Pine. Parade at 1:00pm &
games at Rec. Center.
Hoop ‘N’ Holler 12th Annual Cardboard Boat Race at
2:00pm (EDT). For kids and adults. Call 906-575-5555 for details.
“Lobster Boil” at Gogebic Lodge. Call 906-842-3321.
Ontonagon “Music in the Park” noon till midnight. Band changing
every hour.
24th Annual North Country 100 Bicycle Tour.
Call Wakefield Chamber of Commerce at 906-224-2222.
Festival Ironwood. www.ironwoodmi.org.
Lake Superior Day. Call Angie at “Friends of the Porkies” for event
details. 906-884-4886.
43rd Annual Marenisco Sports Club Softball Tournament.
Ontonagon County Fair. Exhibits, Stock Car Race, Motocross,
Horse games, Old fashioned kids games, Antiques Tractor Show.
Christmas in July at the Lake Gogebic State Park. Call 906-842-3341 for
details.
Lake Gogebic Chapter of “Walleyes For Tomorrow” & NPAA Free
Youth Fishing Clinic at Bergland Centennial Park.
Call 906-575-3542.
Gogebic County Fair in Ironwood.
4th Annual Marenisco “Milltown” Heritage Days Street Dance, Flea Market, Classic Car Show, Marenisco
Strongest Man Contest, Food Vendors, Concert by Gogebic
Range Band-Classic Big Band Sound!
Lake Gogebic Fire Dept. Annual Chicken Dinner sponsored by
Lake Gogebic Fireflies Auxiliary. 12-6pm (CT).
Serving 12-3pm West Shore Fire Station on M-64.
Mega 50/50 raffle drawn 5pm.
Lake Gogebic Community Quilters Quilt Show—10am-4pm (ET)
at Bergland Township Hall in Bergland. Quilts of all sizes on display
and “store” where various items may be purchased.
Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair. www.oldvictoria.net.
Porcupine Mountain Music Fest www.porkiesfestival.org.
“Jimmy Buffet, Margarita Party” at The Gogebic Lodge.
Ontonagon “Maxwell Street Days”. Antique tractor & car show.
Vendors on River St. all day Saturday. www.ontonagonmi.org.
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber Sponsored 36th Annual Walleye
Tournament. Info at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
OVSC Annual Turkey Shoot at Sucker Creek Range in Paulding.
Everyone welcome!
Opening of Black Bear Season.
Marenisco Sports Club Hunters Banquet at Township Hall.
Call 906-787-2463 for details or www.marenisco.org.
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored
Four Person Golf Scramble - $1,000 Hole in One Contest,
Gogebic Country Club at 1pm (CT). www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Opening of Ruffed Grouse and Small Game Season. Ends Nov. 14.
Opens again Dec. 1-Jan. 1.
Youth & Disabled Veterans Deer Hunting.
MI-TRALE Senior Citizens Fall Color ORV Ride.
www.mi-trale.org.
“Log Jamboree” in Ewen. Friday – craft sale & Log Jam Variety
Show at E-TC. Saturday 11am parade. Kids games. 8pm Dance with
Borderline. Call Raemie Kaare at 906-988-2424 for info.
Opening Day of Deer Bow & Arrow Season.
Lobster Boil at Gogebic Lodge: Call 906-842-3321 for reservations.
Porcupine Mountains State Park Trail Run. Call 906-885-5206
for more information.
6th Annual Ruffed Grouse Tournament at Bergland Bay Bar
Check www.berglandbaybar.com or call 906-575-2222 for details.
MI-TRALE Fall Awards Banquet. 6pm (ET)
Check www.mi.trale.org for details.
OVSC 16th Annual Sportsmen’s Unlimited Banquet at
Twilly’s Bar & Grill in Bruce Crossing. For membership info contact
Steve Worachek at 906-988-2323.
Marenisco International Music Festival at the Historic Roosevelt
School Auditorium featuring: Concert Band of the Music School Of
the District Alzey-Worms. Germany and Symphony Orchestra of
Lucie-Kolsch Music School of the City of Worms, Germany.
Halloween Party at Gogebic Lodge. Fun, Food & Prizes!
Halloween Costume Party at The Konteka. Fun & Prizes.
MI-Trale annual membership meeting with elections at Gogebic
Lodge.
Aspirus Grand View Holiday Bazaar.
Opening day of Firearm Deer Season.
5th Annual Christmas Bazaar at Ewen/Trout Creek School - 10-2pm
6th Annual Craft Show at The Konteka in White Pine.
“Breakfast with Santa” at The Konteka. Breakfast Buffet & Holiday
Photo Session. 9am-2pm.
Opening of Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trails.
24th Annual Tree of Love Lighting Ceremony, 7pm Aspirus Grand View Hospital, Ironwood. Call 906-932-2443
to purchase light in memory of loved one.
Jack Frost Festival of Lights Parade in Ironwood.
Hometown Christmas” in Ontonagon. Parade, community tree
trimming, Mule drawn wagon rides, light tours, dance, crafts, fire
works. Call 906-884-4837 or ont.hometownchristmas@yahoo.com.
Opening day of Muzzle-loading Season.
Christmas Music Concert at Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts
Traditional and Contemporary Music. www.ontonagontheater.org.
Bergland Historical Society’s Annual Christmas Pantry Food collection.
Bergland Historical Society Annual Christmas Party. Held at the
Bergland Forest Service Building.
Christmas Eve Buffet at The Konteka. Call 906-885-5170.
Celebrate dining at The Konteka.
New Year’s Eve Party – Bergland Bay Bar – Eastern Time Zone.
New Year’s Eve Party – Fishtales – Central Time Zone.
New Year’s Eve Party – Gogebic Lodge – Central Time Zone.
Complimentary breakfast buffet at 2pm. (CT).
New Year’s Eve Party – Hoop ‘N' Holler – Eastern Time Zone.
New Year’s Eve Party – Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino in Watersmeet
– Central Time Zone.
New Year’s Eve Party – The Konteka, White Pine – Eastern Time Zone.
New Year’s Eve Party – Root Cellar – Central Time Zone.
*The lake falls into two times zones so you can enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations two times in one
evening!
For more information on events, call the location or
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce: 1-888-464-3242
Visit our website at www.lakegogebicarea.com
E-mail: info@lakegogebicarea.com
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Sturgeon Falls
Duppy Falls
Jumbo Falls
Mex-i-min-e Falls
Bond Falls
Agate Falls
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Ajibikoka Falls
Kakabika Falls
Cascade Falls
Yondota Falls
Presque Isle Falls
Black River Falls
Waterfall Country
The Ottawa National Forest is known as “Waterfall Country”. There are trails to many
of Ottawa’s waterfalls while others require map and compass to view. Waterfalls are beautiful in all seasons. The ice formations created in winter are spectacular while the flora and
fauna during the summer add special touches. The greater flow of water in spring after
snowmelt, and in the fall after a rainy period, makes the falls themselves most impressive.
The following list is a sample to help you get started on enjoying “Waterfall Country”.
1. Sturgeon Falls – Access is off Forest Road 2270, on the east edge of the Sturgeon River
Gorge Wilderness. A new trail has been developed to correct some erosion problems, and
winds down into the Gorge and along the river. This is a beautiful area where you might
experience the song of a Hermit Thrush or see shade tolerant wildflowers on the forest floor.
This is a moderately difficult trail due mainly to its length and changes in grade.
2. Duppy Falls – Access is off Forest Highway 16, just south of the Iron-Houghton county
line, via a short unmarked road to the west. This is the site of an old state quarry, and the trail
to the river has been created by people going trout fishing. Follow that unmarked trail toward
the west, and walk upstream to the falls when you reach the river. In the open field at edge
of the old quarry, deer can often be seen and the sun loving wildflowers of open areas are
common.
3. Jumbo Falls – Access is west of Kenton, head south on the Golden Glow Road, along
Forest Road 4580 to the forest crossroads, then go east (left) about 1/2 mile. Keep right passing the gravel pit until the road ends. From there you will find a trail to your left that takes
you to the falls. This trail passes through some old growth hemlock, and is quite level. It is
a scenic woods trail, and the water of the Jumbo River is crystal clear.
4. Meximine Falls – Access is northeast of Watersmeet via Old US Highway 2 to Forest
Road 4500 to the Burned Dam Forest Service campground. From this small campground you
will be able to hear the falls, and a well-used trail takes you a very short distance to view
them.
5. Bond Falls – Access is east of Highway 45 from Paulding on Bond Falls Road. This well
marked parking area and trail leads you down and around one of the most popular Upper
Peninsula waterfalls. Managed by the U.P. Power Company, a developed trail is maintained
with steps and bridges across the river at the base of the falls. This is one fall that is beautiful yearlong, and a variety of plants can be viewed throughout the summer.
6. Agate Falls – Access is from Highway 28 through the roadside park just to the south of
the falls. You will find a trail leading under the road and down to the falls. This trail is not
developed with steps like Bond Falls trail, so it can get slippery after a rain. It is not long,
but is moderately difficult in grade. Just over the falls you will see an old railroad trestle,
which adds historic interest.
7. O Kun-de-Kun Falls – Access is from a parking lot along Highway 45 that provides
entrance to the North Country Hiking Trail. Hike to the east a little over 1 mile through aspen
and young mixed hardwoods over gently rolling terrain. The trail can be muddy after a rain.
You may see deer along this trail, and also bear! More likely you will see frogs and squirrels and dragon flies. This is moderately difficult due to the distance.
8. Ajibikoka Falls – Access is by following Forest Road 5120 along the west side of Brush
Lake for about a half mile and then taking a compass reading and hiking to the north-east.
It is not particularly difficult terrain, but you should have a good map and compass. This is
quite a long fall, about 40 feet, and the area surrounding it contains quartz outcroppings.
This is moderately difficult due to the distance and the orienteering skills needed.
10. Kakabika Falls – Access is north of Highway 2 along County Road 527. There is a
small parking area and a short trail to the falls. This falls is actually a series of “S” turns as
the river drops in elevation. The trail is not long and not too difficult and there is some good
berry picking near here as well as a spot to fish.
11. Cascade Falls – Access is off County Road 400, north of Highway 28. Follow the signs
to a parking area at the trailhead. There are two trails that will lead you to/from the falls. The
main trail is the easiest, with only moderate changes in elevation. The Bluff Trail leaves and
rejoins the main trail and can be quite challenging but will provide you with some outstanding vistas. The main trail is moderately difficult due to its length and some “ups and downs”.
This waterfall is well named as it “Cascades” over the rocks.
12. Yondota Falls – Access is from County Road 523, north of Highway 2. You will come
to a parking lot right near the bridge that crosses the river. The main trail is down the north
side of the river, but you can hike down either side. This is a series of falls, so be sure you
walk far enough to see them all. The trail is not long, but does drop in elevation along the
river, so the uphill return hike may make this a moderately difficult trail.
13. Presque Isle Falls – There are several falls on the Presque Isle River, and those most visited are within the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park at the east entrance. Follow
County Road 519 to a parking lot near a short trail to view Manabezho Falls, very near the
mouth of the river where it empties into Lake Superior.
13. Black River Falls – There are many falls on the Black River, including 5 major falls, as
it drops in elevation through the rock before it empties into Lake Superior at Black River
Harbor. Access is via County Road 513, also called the Black River Road. You will find a
newly developed accessible trail to some of these falls, and other developed trails (with
steps) to some of the others. The North Country Hiking Trail will allow you to view most of
the major falls. The degree of difficulty varies here, with some falls being easy to access,
with others more difficult.
Ottawa National Forest information is available in large print upon request
from the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Ironwood, Michigan. (906) 932-1330, TTY
(906) 932-1301.
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Lake Gogebic Times
Getting to Lake Gogebic
By Wilbur Hurst
We consider ourselves lucky to have
received another look back at the early years
on Lake Gogebic from one of our lake residents. If you had read last year’s Gogebic
Times you may recognize the name of this
author from his article “A Look Back On
Lake Gogebic; The Early Years”. He has
become a wealth of information and stories
passed down through his family through the
years. What a special treat to have this
“window” into the past and realize just how
easy we have it now. Thank you Wilbur...keep
those stories coming.
It was June of 1922 when my aunt, Marion
Heathcock, finished her sophomore year at
Albion College and headed home to
Ironwood. Like college students from all
over the Lower Peninsula, that meant taking
the New York Central railroad to Chicago
and then the Northwestern Railroad through
Wisconsin to Ironwood. After getting off the
train in Ironwood on a late Saturday
evening, she looked around for family for a
while, and then not seeing them and figuring
that they had her connections wrong, stored
her trunk at the station so she could walk on
home. Both her trunk and suitcase were
heavy – filled with all of her books, blankets, clothing and stuff for a year at college.
Heavy suitcase in hand, she headed up the
hill to home. Now, you would think that the
family (she was the oldest of the children)
having not seen her since Christmas, would
be at home waiting for her. Not so – why
waste a good Saturday in June in Ironwood
when you can be at the lake? There on the
screen door was pinned a note – ‘We are at
the lake – come on down’.
With that, she turned around, lugged her
suitcase back to the station, made sure her
trunk was stored okay, and hailed a cab that
took her out to Thomaston (northwest of
Wakefield). In those days, Thomaston was a
railroad stop for the Soo line that ran past the
lake. There you would get on the train. The
train was a freight train, and while occasionally it included a passenger car, most times
you rode in the caboose. The train stopped
at Korelock on the north side of the lake (its
location is marked on old maps of Lake
Gogebic), where there was a water tower for
taking on water for the steam engines, and a
small restaurant and bunk house that was for
the railroad employees. (The water tower
was wooden, and sometime around 1950 we
sat on the dock and watched it burn to the
ground). From there, one got around by
either a boat that was usually stored near the
Merriweather River, or by path. So Marion
was off the train with a very heavy suitcase
to carry, and it was a dark and moonless
night. Getting to the Heathcock camp meant
following a path along the west shore bank
of the lake that went as far as, what is now
the edge of the Ontonagon County Park (not
there in those days). For Marion it was about
a two mile walk. (Note: Before roughly
1920, getting to Gogebic on the north end
was almost always by train. Sometime a little later than 1920, I believe, the property
owners on that stretch of the west side of the
lake built a private road behind all of the cottages so that they could get to camp, typically in their Ford Model T’s.)
The dark was not a problem. The family
had walked the path many times and Marion
knew it well. However, usually each family
member had a miner’s carbide lamp to light
the path. (Path etiquette meant that as you
pushed aside overgrown and wet-with-dew
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branches, you held the branch for the one
behind. If the pass was not made right, then
the water that flew off the branch as it struck
you would extinguish the lamp – that meant
quickly stroking the scratch wheel on the
flint to again light the lamp while still hot.
Carbide lamps work by generating acetylene
when hot, so are easy to start then when lots
of gas is available, but not so easy when
cold).
Nevertheless, while traversing the path in
the dark was not much of a problem for
Marion, the Merriweather River was. To get
across the Merriweather, pilings had been
placed across the river, and connected on top
by 12-inch wide planks. No hand rails – just
a plank to walk on. To get across the river,
you walked the planks. In the daytime, that
was not bad. At night by lamps, a little trickier. At night, no moon, and a heavy bag, a
real problem. Marion sat down and thought
about it for a bit, then decided that she would
never make it across successfully by walking. The only way she could imagine getting
across was to crawl on her hands and knees
and push her suitcase in front of her. That
she did – and managed successfully. From
there, it was another mile and a half through
the woods along the lakeshore to camp –
where all the oil lamps were lit, hot food was
ready, and everyone enjoyed a big party. For
the Heathcocks – just an ordinary way of
doing things.
Water tank stop Gwanatch - no road, Lake Gogebic Station. Ballentine-1900. Korelock, Lake Gogebic. Note: No
road at Lake Gogebic Station until a stagecoach road was cut, 1880’s?
Horse Riding
The nearly one million acre Ottawa
National Forest provides a wide variety of
equestrian opportunities ranging from well
maintained and
signed roads and
trails to the more
challenging cross
country travel.
Except for the
S y l v a n i a
Wilderness and
specifically designated hiker only
trails, including
the
North
Country National
Scenic Trail, the
entire Forest is
open to horses
including open
roads, closed, gated and blocked roads
unless the road is specifically signed as
closed to horses. Horses are not permitted in
developed recreation areas. Many of the
roads and trails on the Ottawa are open to
other uses including motor vehicle travel,
ATV’s, ORV’s, snowmobiles, hikers and
mountain bikes unless otherwise specified.
Roads and trails travel through a variety of
management
areas across the
O t t a w a
National
Forest. These
areas are managed for a wide
range of multiple use activities including
recreation,
threatened and
endangered
species, fish
and wildlife,
water quality
and
wood
products. To help prevent erosion and
impacts to threatened and endangered
species, please stay on the roads and trails.
For additional information go to
http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/ottawa/recr
eation/horseriding-camping.
Equestrian Center
Courtney Equestrian Trails are a little
known attraction in northeast Ontonagon
County on the Ottawa National Forest off
M-38. These beautiful trails lie on both sides
of the West Branch Firesteel River with
access points from Hwy. M-38 and the
Dishinaw Road. Northeastern loops are
enjoyed by cross-country skiers, snowshoers
and intersect with hiking trails. Here you
will enjoy approximately 14 miles of horse
trails on diverse forest landscapes that carry
you through areas of hardwood, pine, mixed
foliage and forest vegetation. Trails are near
Courtney Lake Campground which is seasonally open to the general public, but
closed to horses. Horsemen can pack and
camp these backwoods at will. This is a
peaceful retreat with well-marked trails,
cared for by MI-TRALE, local skiers and
the Ottawa National Forest.
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Ottawa Forest Employees Provide
Hurricane Sandy Relief Support
The list of the crew members from left to right: Back row: Lily Palmer, Andy Kenyon, Matt Wojda, James Strezishar
Jr., Dustin Wyse, Ken Wawsczyk, Shane Foreshee, and Ryan Stitt. Middle Row: Andela Delph, Scott Pearson,
Tom Strietzel, Christy O’Neil, Lloyd Pete, Joe Scott, Lauren Romstad. Front Row: Lonnie Foreshee, Roger Powell,
Josh Lopac.
Ironwood, MI. – On October 29, 2012,
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the east
coast causing damage that is estimated at
over $63 billion. In her wake, Sandy left
people homeless, cities without power, and
131 casualties in the United States alone.
While you may not often think of the Forest
Service and hurricanes in the same vein, the
USDA Forest Service deployed multiple
Incident Command Teams throughout 12
eastern states to the east coast immediately
following Hurricane Sandy. A total of 41
crews with over 1,100 federal emergency
support personnel were committed to the
recovery effort. Locally, seven (7) employees from the Ottawa National Forest joined
with employees from the Huron-Manistee
National Forest (lower northern Michigan),
the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
(northern Wisconsin), and the Bureau of
Indian Affairs to support recovery efforts.
Ottawa employees were Lillian Palmer,
Matt Wodja, Lauren Romstad, Tom
Strietzel, Scott Pearson, Roger Powell and
Joshua Lopac.
Below is a reporting of this work from
Joshua Lopac.
We departed the Ottawa on Thursday,
November 1st and returned on November
12th.
After two days of travel we went to work
in Prospect Park (Brooklyn, NY), to cut and
remove trees that had fallen due to the high
winds, where it was estimated that 250 trees
came down during the storm, and some
being as old as the park (1860). We worked
there for 5 days cutting trees and dragging
brush out of the woods to be chipped. We
were thanked endlessly in the park for being
there to clear trees from their recreational
walkways. The park staff grew fond of us
and we grew fond of them. The crew really
enjoyed working in the park as it was the
closest thing to what we do on a day to day
basis. It was repeated by many that we
couldn’t believe how Fredrick Olmstead
(designer of Prospect Park and Central Park)
could foresee the need for a place to recreate
in New York so long ago. The park allows
for use of walkers, runners, bicycles, horses,
and dog runs as well as ball fields and play
grounds. The park also has a 60 acre lake
and a 90 acre Long Meadow and the country’s first urban Audubon Center.
On our last day at the park, a Nor’easter
came through and dropped a few inches of
snow and a lot of wind. After our time at
Prospect Park, we were sent to work on
Long Beach on Long Island, NY at a receiving and distribution center. We were housed
in a volunteer fire department. Arriving on
Long Beach was an “eye opener” for many
of us. The destruction was evident in the
massive piles of household goods piled up
and down every street. At the receiving and
distribution center we helped unload vehicles that arrived with donations of food,
clothing, cleaning supplies, bottled water,
diapers and other miscellaneous items.
Once the items came in, we would sort them
into piles and from there, the items would be
distributed to those displaced or affected by
Hurricane Sandy. On the first day we were
there, we took 700-800 people through the
doors to receive assistance.
We all returned with mixed emotions.
While we were glad to be back home, we
knew that there were still many people in
need of help. We saw the New Freedom
Tower which was being built by ground zero
and it was one of those “goose bump”
moments. Seeing how people come together and help each other when in need was
something that I will never forget. Our crew
ranged from those with over 50 such details
under their belt, to those that were on their
first detail.
The National Incident Management
Organizations (NIMO) and the Incident
Command System (ICS) are designed to
provide emergency support and resources in
response to natural and/or national disasters.
Forest Service employees have responded to
not only wildland fires across the country,
but Hurricane Katrina, Challenger Space
Shuttle, 9/11 and other incidents. The ICS
and NIMO systems are an important part of
the Forest Service and have helped define
the agency as a whole. The Ottawa National
Forest is proud to provide support whenever
and wherever needed.
Additional information regarding the
Forest Service and our many programs
are
available
on
line
at:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/ottawa.
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The Fireflies Of Lake Gogebic Lake of the Clouds
Lake Gogebic Fireflies Ladies Auxiliary Volunteer Fire Department have accomplished so
much towards the improvement of equipment for the fire departments by way of their money Boardwalk
making functions. The Fireflies have two major fundraisers organized each year. On June 8,
the “All Lake Garage Sale” takes place in which all residents of the lake and surrounding
areas, including the villages of Bergland and Marenisco are welcome to participate. For a
small fee sellers are provided a sign and advertising. Over 30 households have participated
each year and bargain hunters come from as far away as two states just to enjoy a great day
of bargain hunting, with the added bonus of some great lunch specials at local restaurants.
We’ve also added a “Craft Sale” at the West Shore Fire Station on the same day. Crafters
come from all over the area, sharing their quality products such as jewelry, woodworking,
photography and more.
Our grand event is always the Fireman’s
Picnic held the second Sunday in August at the
O ORE
West Shore Fire Station on State Hwy. M-64.
The firemen and fireflies come together to proURNT FFERINGS
vide one of the best grilled chicken dinners
you can imagine, serving from 12-3pm (ct),
along with lots of entertainment including kids
games, raffles, door prizes, music and much
more!
The past few years the Fireflies have sponsored a mega 50/50 drawing. Tickets are
available at local businesses and the drawing is
on August 11th at the firemen’s picnic.
We still have a few of our popular cookbooks, “No More Burnt Offerings” available.
These popular cookbooks are offered at only
$7.00 each. They are available at most local 3 SEPARATE EDITIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.
businesses or by writing to: P.O. Box 39,
Fireflies Ladies Auxiliary
Bergland, MI, 49910. Please include a $3.00
Lake Gogebic
shipping and handling charge for each book.
Volunteer Fire Department
Here are a couple of recipes that you’ll find in
these great cookbooks.
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BEST BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
1-3/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 or 2 c. blueberries
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. melted margarine
Cinnamon and sugar mixed for
topping
Combine all dry ingredients in bowl then add eggs,
milk and melted margarine. Mix thoroughly. Fold
in blueberries. Line muffin tin with paper and fill
each 3/4 full. Sprinkle top with cinnamon sugar
mix. Bake 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
OVERNIGHT CHICKEN BAKE
2 c. cooked diced chicken
9 oz. pkg. mixed vegetables, slightly thawed
7 oz. pkg. (2 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni
4 oz. shredded American cheese
10-3/4 oz. can of condensed cream of celery soup
2 c. water
Topping:
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted margarine
In a large bowl combine all casserole ingredients;
mix well. Pour into an ungreased 8 inch square
baking dish. Cover tightly and refrigerate
overnight. In a small bowl combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. 4-5
servings.
These recipes are from the last cookbook in the series of three.
By Carolyn Maves
The Lake of the Clouds boardwalk is
approximately 750 linier feet in length and
was built primarily using inmate labor from
Camp Kitwen and Baraga Correctional
facilities over three phases.
In 2004 the first section of boardwalk was
constructed from the parking lot up to the
first scenic overlook. The materials were
purchased through a Natural Resource Trust
Fund Grant and the inmate labor fees and
oversight were incurred under the park
budget.
Phase two occurred in 2005/2006 and
completed the universal accessible ramp
from the parking area to the beginning of the
boardwalk.
Phase three occurred in 2009, again utilizing inmate labor with park Ranger oversight
Discover the Cisco Chain of
Lakes
The famous
Cisco Chain
of Lakes has
15 interconnected lakes
with
over
270 miles of
scenic shoreline. Three
of those lakes
border both
Michigan
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Wisconsin.
Measured
by acreage,
the Chain ranks as one of the world’s largest
connected water chains. The individual
names of the fifteen lakes are: Cisco, Big,
Morley, East Bay, West Bay, Mamie, Indian,
Poor, Fishhawk, Lindsley, Thousand Island,
Clearwater, Big Africa, Little Africa and
Record Lake.
In its natural state The Chain’s fifteen lakes
were not interconnected. The native Ojibwa
(Chippewa) tribe portaged their canoes from
one lake to another in order to access each
lake where both hunting and fishing were
plentiful. This natural riparian environment
changed in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s
when commercial logging operations were
initiated in the dense forest surrounding the
lakes that are now part of the Chain. At
sometime during this period a log “crib” (a
primitive dam structure) was constructed at
WEST SHORE RESORT
the north end of Cisco Lake thereby flooding
the connecting channels and enabling the cut
logs to float to railheads located on both
Cisco and Mamie Lakes.
After logging operations ceased the area’s
main industry shifted from logging to recreation including hunting, fishing and relaxation. By the 1930’s the log “crib” had fallen into disrepair and local residents, especially resort owners, were motivated to fund
and build a more permanent dam structure
so that appropriate water level could be
maintained. Following a public hearing in
1938, it was established that the normal
water level of the Chain would be forty-four
inches from the cement walk at the top of the
dam and that a twelve-inch draw down
would take place in mid September of each
year. Sometime later during the 1940’s the
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO)
assumed the management of Cisco Dam as
part of its power producing operations under
the auspices of the Federal Energy
Regulatory
Commission
(FERC).
Presently, UPPCO still manages the dam.
The Cisco Chain is home to many different
species of fish, such as, walleye, northern,
large-mouth & small-mouth bass, musky,
cisco and a wide variety of panfish including
bluegill, perch and crappie. Thousand
Island Lake produced the Michigan state
record silver musky.
We invite you to come and enjoy the beautiful scenery and excellent fishing and boating that the Cisco Chain has to offer.
Located in
Michigan’s
Upper Peninsula
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incurred through the park budget but materials were purchased utilizing a grant from
Parks and Recreation Stewardship Division.
Phase three completed the section between
the old overlook and the main overlook on
the new boardwalk. The majority of this
phase was accomplished utilizing park staff
and a crew from the Michigan Civilian
Conservation Corp as Department of
Corrections had disbanded their work crew
units and was no longer available.
The boardwalk has greatly enhanced the
user experience by providing a hardened
surface that is much more accommodating
to users of all abilities. Additionally, this
project has greatly decreased the human
impacts on the
fauna and flora and
geology by raising
the path and creating defined corridors which eliminated the multitude
of spur trails created with 30 years of
visitation.
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• 2 RV sites w/full hookups
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Michigan Snowmobile Online Maps at www.michigan.gov
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL MAP
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P.O. Box 114,
FOR TRAIL INFORMATION CALL Ironwood, Bessemer & Wakefield - 906-663-6903 EMERGENCY ONLY PHONE NUMBERS
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Ontonagon Chamber - 906-884-4735
Bergland, Michigan
Lake Gogebic/EwenSheriff - Gogebic County - 906-667-0203
Bruce Crossing - 906-827-3466
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Ontonagon County - 906-884-4901
Watersmeet - 906-358-9961
49910-0114
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This is NOT an ORV Trail Map. Many
trails on this map traverse private
lands. Riding on these trails with
ORV’s could result in the future closure of these trails for snowmobiling. Please
respect these private landowners who have
permitted snowmobiling on their property.
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While you’re out on the trails this season remember there are
speed limits which need to be observed. If not out of respect for
other snowmobilers out on the trail — it is the law, and those
speeding will be ticketed by local law enforcement. Speed limits
in Michigan are as follows:
1. Safe and reasonable,
2. Posted on any road,
3. Just fast enough to maintain forward motion when within
100 feet of any building for fisherman.
NOTICE:
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Trails are subject to change, it is up to the snowmobiler to be aware of such changes.
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Any snowmobile with louder than
stock exhaust traveling on city
streets and trails will be ticketed for
excessive noise. This law will be
enforced by the Gogebic County
Sheriffs Department, the Michigan
DNR and local law enforcement.
The noise has become so loud that
cities may close access to streets
unless we, the snowmobile public,
can control our noise!
ESTIMATED MILEAGE CHART
Ironwood to Wakefield . . . . . . . . .16
Ironwood to Saxon Harbor . . . . . .28
Wakefield to Lake of the Clouds .53
Wakefield to Merriweather . . . . . .25
Wakefield to Marenisco . . . . . . . .20
Marenisco to Watersmeet . . . . . .28
Bergland to Silver City . . . . . . . . .20
White Pine to Ontonagon . . . . . . .24
Ontonagon to Greenland . . . . . . .15
Greenland to Bruce Crossing . . . .24
Bruce Crossing to Bergland . . . . .19
Watersmeet to Bruce Crossing . .31
Bergland to Rockland . . . . . . . . . .27
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#1052949 Lake Gogebic $279,000 3 bdrm.
& 2 full bath, Cedar sauna/hot tub room &
family room in the basement on 196’ of nice,
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shore. Wraparound deck, det. garage & pier!
14883 East Shore Rd.
#1065154 Lake Gogebic $279,000 Extremely private lake cottage on 310’ of east shore frontage.
Pride of ownership is obvious! Offers 3 bdrms., 2
baths and excellent views!!! Detached garage, carport, gazebo, 40’ pier, boat lift with canopy & so
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#1065674 Lake Gogebic $265,000 Custom, 4
bdrm. home on 162’ of beautiful west shore.
Hardwood & ceramic tile flooring, T&G cathedral
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garage, storage bldg. & a large patio & deck for
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#1066135 Lake Gogebic $132,000
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#1066817 Lake Gogebic $89,900
Affordable, northwoods getaway on 125’
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#1061899 Lake Gogebic $198,000 200' of
improved lake frontage on the east shore of
beautiful Lake Gogebic. This property
already has road access, electricity, a 24 x 28
detached garage, small storage shed, well and
a 16 x 24 lake cottage. 14755 East Shore Rd.
#1062580 Lake Gogebic $97,800 1 bdrm.,
1 bath cottage on 163' of east shore frontage.
Improvements include electricity, driveway
& lake frontage. With a little attention to the
cottage, it could be your affordable Lake
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#1063077 Lake Gogebic $197,500 3 bdrm., 2
bath modular home on 222 ft. of beautiful west
shore frontage. This ranch style home has
1,056 sq. ft. of living area featuring great views
of Lake Gogebic. A 16' x 18' storage bldg., all
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#1063743 Bruce Crossing $54,900 Very
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kitchen. 15291 Nordine Ct.
#1017123 $150,000 3 bdrm., 1 bath, AFrame cottage on a spacious waterfront
lot offering over 186’ of Lake Gogebic’s
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Lake Gogebic Times
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Page 18
Purple Loosetrife
Eradication
Ontonagon County
Economic Partnership
By Phil Wirtanen
By Sue Preiss
Jim Ninefeldt and Jack Kurtz deliver the beetles to
the site.
In early August a group of volunteers gathered on a morning to carry out the obligation
of the LGIA to eradicate the patches of the
invasive plant known as Purple Loosestrife.
We had contracted with UPPCO to receive
grant money in exchange for our efforts.
They and the USFS had identified 9 sites
that needed our attention. The idea was to
pull, bag and burn the plants. Earlier we had
released two bunches of Gallerucella beetles into the largest site. These beetles feed
exclusively on the plant and the idea is that
as long as there are Loosestrife plants pres-
ent there will be beetles working to contain
the spread. It is a method reserved for a large
presence of plants. Otherwise, plants were
pulled throughout our morning and nearly
everything was gathered. One of the patches
proved to be considerably larger than anticipated and when we could no longer fit anymore in the boat we decided to return another day to finish the job.
These kinds of projects serve a multiple of
purposes. First, they protect the lake and
your property interests. Second, they are a
revenue source for the Association. Third,
they strengthen our image and ties to a number of partner organizations that can support
our objectives. Finally, they should convey
to future members, as well as our current
ones, that the LGIA is an association worthy
of everyone’s support and involvement.
Phil Wirtanen distributing the beetles in loosestrife.
Ontonagon Valley
Sportmen’s Club
Submitted by: Ontonagon Valley Sportsmen’s Club
As an active grassroots organization, the
Ontonagon Valley Sportsmen’s Club
demonstrates its commitment to the stewardship of the Ontonagon River Watershed
area by year-round programs.
Youth programs, which are open without
charge to residents & visitors alike, kick-off
in June with the Paulding Kids’ Fishing
Contest. In this annual event, co-sponsored
by OVSC & the Paulding General Store,
young anglers (ages 8-15) compete by entering fish caught in their own “secret spots”.
The youngsters meet to exchange fishing
tales and ribbons are awarded for biggest
fish in each category: the youngsters are
then treated to a picnic lunch, and a random
drawing for prizes donated by local businesses & individuals. Other youth events
include casting contests and minnow racing
contests at the Bruce Crossing 4th of July
Celebration & the Ewen Log Jamboree
(September), and the Youth Predator Hunt
held in October.
OVSC is especially proud of its flagship
Summer Youth Shooting Program which is
held each Friday in June & July. This program provides basic firearm & archery safety and fundamentals. The volunteer staff
includes certified NRA instructors, as well
as responsible community members. The
goal of the program is to provide youngsters
(ages 8 & older) firearms & archery safety,
knowledge, and rifle & shotgun shooting
techniques with a supervised program of
safe practice. All costs are covered by the
OVSC with support from the NRA
Foundation and local individuals and businesses.
OVSC offers introductory handgun and
shotgun instruction classes for women, as
well as scheduled weekly open adult shotgun shooting. Plans are being made to offer
Practical Handgun Shooting instruction &
events in 2013. OVSC’s 200 yard Sucker
Creek Range (located on Sleepy Hollow
Road west of Paulding) is available yearround for rifle shooting.
One of the highlights of the year is the
annual Turkey Shoot held on the Saturday
following Labor Day. This event includes
youth events (10:00am-noon) and open
events (starting at noon). Events include .22
rifle & hunting rifle contests at 50, 100 &
200 yds., as well as shotgun shooting.
In addition to all of OVSC’s shooting
related activities, the club is also an active
participant in wildlife & stream habitat projects and community projects such as the
annual Smelt Fry in May. For more information about the Ontonagon Valley
Sportsmen’s Club, or it’s activities, please
call (906) 827-3424 or visit the OVSC
Website at www.ovscup.com
The Ontonagon County Board of
Commissioners supported a collaborative
effort to explore Ontonagon County’s future
through expanded or new development by
forming a volunteer Ontonagon County
Partnership group comprised of local units
of government, businesses and interested
citizens, groups, clubs or organizations.
The first meeting for the Partnership was
held on November 4, 2009 with approximately 75 people in attendance.
Our vision: Ontonagon County is committed to managing the balance between its
residents, its natural resources and its business and economic needs. We will accomplish this by combining our individual
strengths to create an atmosphere of an
inviting rural county as a pleasant place to
live, preserving and enhancing our natural
resources, while developing a diverse and
growing economic business climate across
the entire county.
The Partnership has continued to hold
monthly meetings, alternating locations
between Ontonagon and Ewen, to keep all
of Ontonagon County informed as to our
progress. The Partnership has formed 8
committees: Finance, Alternative EnergyBusiness
Recruitment,
Community
Enhancement, Legal Resources, Marketing,
Tourism/Recreation, Education and the
Ambassador Committee. These committees
are the building blocks of our partnership
and form the foundation on which our vision
to enhance Ontonagon County is built.
The Partnership has participated in several
parades throughout the county and the
Community Enhancement Ok team has done
several community service activities getting
our youth involved in helping revitalize
Ontonagon County. The Ambassador committee, along with the support of local businesses, has done 8 ribbon cutting ceremonies welcoming new or re-opened businesses to Ontonagon County. The Business
recruitment committee currently has 2 business projects in various stages of development and look forward to adding new viable
projects as time progresses.
The Partnership is always looking for new
ideas to pursue and welcomes all local units
of government, businesses and interested
citizens, groups, clubs or organizations to
help achieve our vision of a better
Ontonagon County. For additional information on how you can become involved and
make a difference in our area or if you
would like to open a business in this area
please call Frank Wardynski, President, at
906-884-4386 or Sue Preiss, Vice President,
at 906-869-1102.
Partnering with Bergland Township, Lake
Gogebic Improvement Association members, and concerned citizens for the third
consecutive year, Ottawa Nat'l Forest and
US Forestry conduct boater education and
boatwashing for AIS Prevention.
A highlight of the Summer 2012 prevention work came in early August with the
Kids Free Fishing Clinic, sponsor: Walleyes
for Tomorrow with over 100 children/parents/clinic staff at the Lake Gogebic
Bergland Boat Launch for AIS prevention
education/boatwashing demonstration.
Promoting a Citizen Watch for
education/prevention/early detection/eradication of
invasive plants/zebra
mussels/spiny waterflea the education effort
is assisted with signs/photos at each of the 5
public boat landings of the lake. Both volunteer and paid staff work diligently with
Ottawa Nat'l Forest biologist, Ian
Shackleford,
and
Lake
Gogebic
Improvement Association members and area
residents. To join the ongoing work of AIS
Prevention, please contact Phil Wirtanen,
Lake Gogebic Improvement Association
President, or Terri Carlson, LGIA member
and AIS Prevention Volunteer Coordinator.
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Lake Gogebic Times
Winning with Tagged
Walleye
By Carolyn Maves
businesses on the lake, must be purchased
prior to catching any of the many tagged fish
each year. The buttons cost only $5.00 and
will also make you eligible to win a rod &
reel from the monthly Rod & Reel contest
that runs from the middle of May through
September each year. A rod & reel are given
away for the largest recorded walleye, perch,
bass and northern for each month. The Lake
Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors both of these events.
Robert Butler of Ironwood, MI with his winning
tagged walleye from Lake Gogebic worth $500.00! The
walleye was caught on June 3rd, 2012.
The top current tagged fish will win you
$1,000.00! Buttons, available at most local
2nd Annual Walleyes For
Tomorrow Lake Gogebic
Chapter: Free Youth Fishing
Clinic
Jeri Savola demonstrates various live baits, kids then
put the bait on the fish hook themselves.
Sunshine and a breeze off beautiful Lake
Gogebic on August 4th provided the backdrop at the Bergland Centennial Park for the
2nd Annual Free Youth Fish Clinic. Sixty
five kids attended the day’s events.
Walleyes For Tomorrow (WFT) Lake
Gogebic Chapter members, with the support
of many local businesses and volunteers, set
up learning stations for kids ages 5-15 years
old. This year everyone competed in a minnow race, for which a prize was awarded to
the owner of the fastest minnow. Education
stations included Fish identification, Fish
Pole Set-up, Live Bait identification and Ice
Fishing Tips. A demonstration for boat
washing to keep invasive species from
entering the lake was held, a class was conducted on boater safety education. All kids
were accompanied by an adult. After a free
lunch, all participants were given a goody
bag as well as a new rod and reel. Casting
targets were set up for anyone wanting to
practice their skills with their new rod and
reel. Everyone enjoyed the day and we’re
looking forward to next year’s event scheduled for August 3, 2013. For membership
information on WFT Lake Gogebic Chapter
please visit Facebook and search for
Walleyes for Tomorrow Lake Gogebic
Chapter.
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Walleyes For Tomorrow
Lake Gogebic Chapter of Walleyes For
Tomorrow (WFT) is entering its 4th year.
We’re part of Walleyes For Tomorrow
Corporation that was formed 21 years ago
and presently has 14 Chapters. Our Chapter
currently has 118 members locally and
throughout the Midwest. You will find a
membership application at the end of this
article.
The mission of WFT Lake Gogebic
Chapter is to undertake projects and activities that will improve the quality of walleye
populations in particular here in Lake
Gogebic. This may be achieved by, but not
limited to the following goals and methods:
water quality improvement, habitat quality
improvement, spawning
protection, stocking, promotion and support of
studies and research and
the education of the public
to increase awareness of
resource needs.
Activities that we are
presently involved with
include
the
Perch
Spawning Habitat Project.
In the photo you will see
members dropping evergreens from the
Lake Gogebic Improvement Associations
barge, “The YOOPER”, to enhance perch
spawning. This was the second year for this
project. It was necessary to drop the trees in
open water as spring arrived early eliminating the ability to do this through the ice.
Nine locations received groups of 8 to 10
evergreens that are weighted down with
rock. The sites are monitored with underwater video equipment and do show that they
are very effective for perch spawning. This
will not only improve the perch population,
but will also provide a good source of forage
for walleye.
The article below gives information on our
Youth Fishing Clinic held each year. It is a
very good way to get youngsters involved in
fishing, and we are very pleased with the
success of this clinic.
We were recently awarded a $10,000 grant
from WFT Corp for purchasing 600 ton of
rock and paying for transportation of the
rock to Lake Gogebic. Permits are in place
from the MDNR to start building rock reefs
in Lake Gogebic which will provide another
source of forage for Walleye. The rock and
transportation services have been contracted
for locally.
Plans are under
way for our Annual
Banquet. As of this
printing the date has
not been established
but the location will
be the Gogebic
Lodge located on
Hwy M64. As we are
now on Facebook
you can find out
dates for the Annual
Banquet (as soon as
it’s decided) and
other upcoming events. You can log on to
our page by typing in “Walleyes For
Tomorrow Lake Gogebic Chapter”. A meeting date reminder is usually on the page. As
soon as the Banquet date is published it will
be on the FB page.
We meet the second Thursday of the
month at the Gogebic Lodge. Our start time
has been changed from 5:30 Central to 6:00
Central. You are welcome to attend a meeting and join anytime. Help us improve the
fishery of Lake Gogebic. Do you have a
contact person and phone number that people can use to join or get additional info?
Membership
Application
Name
Address
Phone#
Email
Kids encourage their minnow down the “stream” to the
winning finish line.
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Send completed form and $25 to:
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Lake Gogebic Chapter
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Lake Gogebic Times
Spring Tournament
The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce hosted 130 participants in this year’s
Spring Tournament. The awards presentation and meal were held at the Root Cellar this year.
The top ten positions paid out were as follows:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
7th Place
8th Place
9th Place
10th Place
Ted Kottke
Mark Haynes
Jerry Synkelma
Joe Pieczynski
Patrick Worzalla
Gus Forslund
Tim Long
Russ Scheabmmer
Tom Hoerter
Tom Lowerry
Amhurst, WI
Land O Lakes, WI
Ironwood, MI
Plover, WI
Stevens Point, WI
Ironwood, MI
Bergland, MI
Eau Claire, WI
Stevens Point, WI
Kent City, MI
20.5”/3 lb. 4 oz.
20.5”/2 lb. 12 oz.
20.75”/2 lb. 5.6 oz.
20”/2 lb.
19.75”/2 lb. 8 oz.
19.25”/2 lb. 7 oz.
19.5”/2 lb. 6.5 oz.
19.5”/2 lb. 6 oz.
19.5”/2 lb. 6 oz.
19.5”/2 lb. 4.8 oz.
$1,000
$500
$200
$190
$175
$160
$145
$130
$115
$100
The tournament was very tight. All of the fish in the top ten were between 19.5 inches and
20.5 inches. Make sure to keep your calendar marked for our next spring tournament, as well.
Thank you to all who entered our tournaments, as well as to all who donated their time to
put these tournaments together…most especially to Dale Kuivanen.
Watch the chamber website (www.lakegogebicarea.com) for upcoming details and
sign-up sheets for both of our yearly tournaments.
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Free Monthly Rod & Reel
Giveaway On Lake Gogebic!
The following people
have
won
rods
and reels in
the
2012
contest so
far this year.
Just
a
reminder, to
be eligible
to win a rod
&
reel
and/or win
big money
This picture is of a large bluegill by catching
(11.5 inches long) caught on July 22, one of our
2012 in Lake Gogebic by Phil
tagged fish
Emmons of Grand Ledge, MI.
(up
to
$1,000.00) you must first purchase a $5.00
button. A portion of the sale of these buttons
goes to restocking Lake Gogebic – these
buttons can be purchased at most local businesses.
May 15-June 14
Walleye - 27" 6# 4.8 oz.-Rudy Literski
Bass - 20 1/2" 3# 15oz.-Mike Stone
Northern - 34 3/4" 9# 4.5oz.-Dave Roberts
Perch - 14 1/2" 1# 10.9oz.-John Pisco
June 15- July 14
Walleye - 23" 3# 14oz.-Dan Houdell
Bass - 20 1/2" 4# 4.5oz.-Larry Kluck
Northern - 35 1/2" 10# 5.8 oz.Russ Shemenauer
Perch - 15 1/4" 1# 12.5 oz.-John Cole
July 15-Aug 14
Walleye - 26 1/2" 6# 10.5oz.-Richard
Bauknecht
Bass - 20 1/2" 4# 3oz. -Julianne McGuire
Northern - 37" 10# 4oz.-Jarrod Snyder
Perch - 14 1/2" 1# 7oz.-Judy OKeefe
August 15-September 14
Walleye - 18 1/4 " 2# 5.2 oz-Amber Fobear
Bass - 20 1/4" 34# 13oz- Byron Reese
Perch - 14" 1# 7oz-Scott Coleman
A huge thank you to Sandy Piencikowski
for all her work on the Rod & Reel program
this year!
Fall Walleye Tournament
Tenth Place $100 winner: Dan Fairfield,
Marenisco, MI – 20 3/4” 2# 9 oz.
Winner of the Spring Tournament, Ted Kottke, pictured along with his father and grandfather!
2013 Spring Walleye Tournament Sign-Up Form
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The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of
Commerce’s 35th Annual Fall Walleye
Tournament began on a Friday morning in
May, with the weather looking a little bleak
for fishing. It was rather windy and a little
rainy, but it didn’t keep the fishermen off the
lake. Saturday was pretty much the same,
again. However, Sunday turned out to be a
great fishing day and made up for the slow
start.
The awards presentation and meal was held
at the Gogebic Lodge along with a fish fry.
Here are our winners in all categories:
First Place $1000 winner: Gregg Mallick,
Land O Lakes, WI – 22 1/2” 3# 12 oz.
Second Place $500 winner: Shawn Kottke,
Amhurst, WI – 21 1/2” 3# 10 oz.
Third Place $200 winner: Max Wickerson –
21 1/2” 3# 4oz.
Fourth Place $190 winner: Michael Hehn,
Phelps, WI – 21 1/2” 3# 1 oz.
Fifth Place (tie)$167.50 winner: David
Lowery, Watersmeet, MI – 21 1/4” 3# 1 oz.
Sixth Place (tie) $167.50 winner: Jason
Obomsawin, White Lake, MI – 21 1/4”
3# 1oz.
Seventh Place $145 winner: Gail Mallick,
Land O Lakes, WI – 21 1/2” 2# 11 oz.
Eighth Place $130 winner: Steve Floyd,
Genoa, IL – 21” 2# 9.6 oz.
Ninth Place $115 winner: Mindy Kottke,
Amhurst, WI – 20 1/2” 2# 15 oz.
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Congratulation to all of our winners. Thank
you to all
those who participated
in
our Walleye
To u r n a m e n t
and to the
G o g e b i c
Lodge
for
hosting
the
awards! Keep
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marked
for
next
fall’s
One of the Fall Walleye 36th Annual
Tournament
winners
giving
tournament coordinator, Dale W a l l e y e
Tournament.
Kuivanen a hug.
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SEPTEMBER 6TH, 7TH & 8TH, 2013
LOBBY HOURS
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9:00 - 6:00
Largest Northern:
Friday – Rick Mantor, Antigo, WI – 3# 4.8
oz.
Saturday – Robert Johnson, Gresham, WI –
4# 2.1 oz.
Sunday – Bryan Clinton, Commerce Twp,
MI - 5# 3 oz.
Largest Smallmouth Bass:
Friday – Dan Buss, Elgin, WI – 20 1/4”
4# 3 oz.
Saturday – Ron Meyer, Hatley, WI – 19”
3# 13 oz.
Sunday – Tim Meyer, Hatley, WI – 19” 3#
6 oz.
Largest Perch:
Friday – Dan Hermes, Willmingon, IL – 14
1/2” 1# 4 oz.
Saturday – Amy Gorski, Hatley, WI – 14
3/4” 1# 9.2 oz.
Sunday – Bryon Clinton, Commerce Twp,
MI – 14 1/4” 1# 8.9 oz.
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Lake Gogebic Times
Grouse Hunting The Lake
Gogebic Area
By Ron Searles/West Shore Resort on Lake Gogebic
Most grouse hunters in the western Upper
Peninsula of Michigan found 2012 a fairly
good year for birds. Late summer and early
fall sightings were slim making early predictions low but once the season rolled around
birds seemed to show up in good numbers.
The last couple years have been estimated to
be peak number years according to DNR
2011 researchers. This year was also a banner year for hunters pursuing woodcock.
The western U.P. opens its grouse season
on September 15 every year. The season
closes
during
the
firearm deer season the
last two weeks of
November but opens up
again for the month of
December.
Lake
Gogebic’s surrounding
area offers a wide variety of grouse hunting
opportunities. For those
who prefer hunting with
man’s best friend, there
is an unlimited supply of
grassy logging roads
and trails to walk. National and State Forest
properties make up a large portion of
Gogebic and Ontonagon counties providing
hunters with land open to public usage.
Large tracts of lumber and forest product
companies are also open to public hunting.
These lands offer varying terrain differences
from open hardwoods to poplar slashings.
Maps showing habitat differences can be
obtained at DNR and Forest Service stations.
For those less-than-able-body persons who
also enjoy the outdoors or don’t own a hunting dog, another popular method for hunting
grouse is cruising backroads and trails on
ATVs or other 4x4 vehicles and spotting
them sitting alongside the trails. One can
cover a lot more territory this way, however,
if you don’t have keen eyes you won’t see
them standing just off the trail watching you
drive by. I’m not saying or condoning
shooting from your vehicle or traveling with
a loaded firearm. That would be illegal. It
is just a way to locate game so save the hate
mail. I’ve seen and known dog hunters to
travel on ATVs with their hunting pet until
they spot their quarry and then exit their
vehicle in pursuit. “ To each his own” I say
when it comes to whatever method of hunting you prefer. Each of them have their
advantages and disadvantages and one doesn’t seem to interfere with the other.
Enjoying what we love
to do as long as we can
do it is the important
thing.
Early season hunters
will find heavy foliage
on the trees until the
first or second week of
October making it hard
to see birds and even
harder to get off shots.
Bird sightings pick up in
October after the leaves
are down but the birds
on the beaten paths seem to get wise from
hunting pressure and coveys get broken up.
Those hunters willing to work a little harder
for birds will find “fresh game” along thick
creek bottoms, cut over areas that have
grown up thick, and heavy evergreen growth
along swamp edges. Just bring lots of shells,
a compass and an enthusiasm for walking
and busting through brush. Old logging skid
roads with no ATV traffic will also be a better bet for unpressured birds. Some of the
Federal Forest roads are closed to ATV traffic and are usually gated. These are good
areas if you are a walker. There are unlimited numbers of opportunity for hunters no
matter how you pursue the sport. Chances
are you will have miles of hunting area to
yourself on any given outing. I’m sure you
will find the western U.P. an enjoyable hunting experience.
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Copper Peak
We have just concluded another successful
summer/fall season. With changes in
Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law, we
experienced significant increases in motorcycle activity. More local businesses are
coming on board by actively promoting the
Copper Peak site realizing how important
the facility is to the tourist economy. The
site continues to attract families and individuals of all ages as it remains the #1 attraction
in the Western Upper Peninsula.
Copper Peak has become Cupid’s backyard as three young couples became
engaged on the site this past year.
Additionally, James Valko, now living in
Florida whose family operated a grocery
store in Ironwood in the 1930’s and 1940’s
wrote a novel entitled Ironwood which is
focused on Copper Peak and the greater
Ironwood area. We expect to have this publication on sale at the chalet this summer.
For the second year a successful Christian
music festival was held at Copper Peak in
Mid-July. Promoters and sponsors are planning a third event this summer.
We have just concluded a timber cup on
approximate 20 acres of corporate property
and will assist with Copper Peak Inc revenue
stream.
We concluded digging the 100,000 cubic
foot snow-making collection pond north of
the hill. The next task will be to build the
pump house to pump water to the top of the
hill into the smaller storage pond. This project will begin this spring.
We will install as much of the snow-making system this spring/summer as resources
allow.
We also made major improvements to the
elevator this past season. This effort should
make the elevator good for many years to
come.
One major project completed this summer
was to enclose the lower elevator vestibule.
This will protect our visitors from the elements more effectively.
One of the most striking improvements
made was the chip sealing of the entrance
road. This 18,000 project was sorely need-
ed as the entrance road was in terrible condition and a deterrent and hazard to anyone
attempting to visit the site.
Copper Peak Inc. has just concluded a
partnership agreement with USA Ski
Jumping. This newly formed organization
(2010) has assumed a leadership role on the
national level to promote the sport of ski
jumping. The members of their board consist primarily of former ski jumpers who are
actively committed to the sport. Their mission is threefold: Program Development,
provide support for the USA ski jumping
team and provide support for ski jumping
facilities. Through the partnership the goals
are: to increase the exposure of the Copper
Peak site for the purpose of enhancing the
revenue stream of the corporation; to
enhance the facility by installing and covering the hill with plastic for summer/fall practice as well as hosting winter competitions:
and to provide technical assistance for summer and winter operations. While there are
no guarantees, the partnership will provide
the opportunity to give Copper Peak a totally new face with an enhanced mission. For
the first time in the colorful history of the
sport, support from the top down (national)
level is available to local clubs. Its an exciting time for the sport!
When Copper Peak was constructed nearly forty years ago, it was the intent of the
founding fathers to make the site a key
attraction to bring visitors to the area. All
evidence to date have shown this to be the
case!
In closing we want to mention that Charles
Supercynski, President of Copper Peak, Inc
has completed writing the history of ski
jumping on the Gogebic Range entitled
Soaring With the Eagles: The Copper Peak
Story. It is expected to be out in print in
January 2013. The book will be on sale this
summer at the chalet or by calling 906-9322031. Fifty percent of the net proceeds will
go to Copper Peak Inc. Copper Peak is 10
miles north of Bessemer on Black River
Road. Visit www.copperpeak.org.
Trumpeter Swans
This photo was taken from the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern, at the northwest corner of Lake Gogebic, approximately
around the middle of March, 2012.
At one point there were about 150 swans
counted. Weighing from 25-35 pounds when
fully grown, the Trumpeter Swan is the
world’s largest waterfowl. When fully
extended, their wingspan can reach nearly
eight feet. The Trumpeter is similar in
appearance to other white swans, but their
foreheads slope evenly to an all black bill.
The more common and smaller Tundra
(Whistling) Swan usually has a yellow spot
in front of its eye.
Trumpeter Swans are unique among
Michigan waterfowl. They normally do not
breed until their fourth year. They also form
strong pair bonds that can last for years.
Their nests can be huge, at times reaching
five feet across, and they are usually built
among aquatic plants like cattails. They will
often use the tops of Muskrat houses for a
nest base.
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Lake Gogebic Times
New Motorized Trail Signage for Michigan
By Gail Scott
For over two years the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources has been
working on signage changes for our trails. It
made sense to have only one set of signs for
motorized trails. Therefore beginning with
the 2012-2013 season there is a new
“Michigan Motorized Trail Signing
Handbook”. This official handbook can be
found on the Michigan.gov website
(www.michigan.gov/dnr) under the “snowmobiling” section. You can also visit the
MSA website at www.msasnow.org for additional info.
On all trails that are
motorized i.e. ORV and
snowmobile trails will have
one set of rules for signing
since the signing was to be
consistent. All sign changes
took effect on Michigan’s
snowmobile trails effective
before the 2012-2013 season. This, of course,
entailed a lot of work for the
snowmobile clubs as they
had to have all their trails
properly
signed
by
December 1 and approved
by their field contact person
from the MDNR in order for
the trail to be open.
Many of the signs that were used on the
snowmobile trail are now discontinued.
Many ORV trails have hand painted signs
which will no longer be allowed. Missing
will be ‘bridge ahead’, ‘narrow bridge’,
‘winding trail’, ‘truck, trail, and deer crossing’ signs, ‘narrow trail’, ‘two way trail’,
‘drift area’, and ‘steep hill’. However, the
most important missing sign will the sharp
curve chevrons. Turns will be marked with a
directional arrow sign located at the actual
turn. Curves will not be marked. A curve has
a radius and a turn is a sharp turn of direction. It would be prudent to familiarize yourself with these changes before your first ride.
In addition, there are 5 new signs. These
include:
• Combination Horizontal Alignment/
Intersection (left and right) to give notice
of changes in horizontal trail alignment
less than 90 degrees where an intersection
occurs within or immediately adjacent to a
turn.
• Private Drives Ahead where there are multiple driveways within a relatively short
distance.
• Next (number of miles) to be installed
below “Private Drives” sign to tell you
how many miles long the drives will
occur.
• One Direction Large Arrow (left and right)
will give notice of changes in horizontal
trail alignment of 90 degrees or more.
• Trail Closed to Wheeled Motor Vehicles
Ahead to be placed on state or federal land
prior to the point where a designated state
snowmobile trail enters private property
where wheeled motorized vehicle use is
prohibited.
Trail riding enthusiasts, trail maintenance
organizations, members of the DNR’s
Snowmobile Advisory Committee and MSA
formed a citizens’ workgroup to act in an advisory capacity as the
DNR began this process.
The sign changes were
about working together
to create safer trails in
Michigan. The Michigan
Snowmobile Association
has endeavored to reach
as many snowmobilers
as possible through conversations at shows,
events, their website and
their magazine. The
DNR has also issued
information to the public
regarding this change.
Both entities agree that this is a good move.
Research within the snowmobile industry
throughout the US and Canada has shown
that trails were being over signed and the
riders were not paying attention to the trail
itself. Over signing also created a liability
for those maintaining the trails.
Ice Fishing Lake Gogebic
with Pro-Walleye Fisherman
Mark Martin
the media walleye fishing so as better to
educate and inform the country’s walleye
fishing public.
Although Mark Martin has visited Lake
Gogebic several times through the years, in
the capacity of bringing “Outdoor Writer
Events” to the lake or just fishing for fun,
this is the first time he has hosted one of his
“Ice Fishing Schools” on Lake Gogebic. The
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce
is sponsoring the event and is pleased to be
partnering with Mark once again. Always a
professional, in every sense of the word,
Mark brings a new excitement to fishing
Lake Gogebic with his vast knowledge of
the sport.
Many thanks go out to all who pulled
together to put this event on, as well as
Joanie Martin (Mark’s better half) for supplying us with some great photos.
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Capt. Mark Martin is the 1990
Professional Walleye Trail WORLD
CHAMPION. Mark won the first PWT
Tournament of Champions held at
International Falls, Minnesota netting him
$30,000.00 - the highest cash prize in history for a walleye tournament, at that time and
has earned him the distinction of being “the
Original Champ”...
Today Mark, as fishing promoter travels
extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada
doing tournaments, TV Shows, Outdoor
Writer Events, Seminars, and teaching walleye wisdom - especially leading kids fishing
clinics. He also has published various books
and videos to help walleye aficionados get
more eyes in the net.
In his home state of Michigan he’s been
called “Mr. Walleye at Night”, averaging
more than 600 walleye per season in the 6 to
12 pound range. The key to Mark’s success
is a history of walleye fishing developed
over three generations of Martins.
Mark is constantly working on perfecting
established techniques and developing new
ways to catch walleye. He also works at
finding new and interesting spots to bring
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Hey, Techies…
New Gadgets are Available
Snowmobile Trail Permit
Cost Remains at $45.00
By Gail Scott
By Gail Scott
There is a GPS system available through
the Michigan Snowmobile Association that
shows the entire designated snowmobile
trail system from the
southern
border
through the UP. It
covers ORV trails also
– 9000+ miles of trails
that are updated regularly through the year.
If you have the proper
GPS system you
wouldn’t need another
map for trails.
It works with most any Garmin GPS that
supports maps, including the “car” models.
(No other brands are supported though.) It
has full road coverage, state and federal public land, forest roads, two tracks, USFS
roads, county roads, rivers, lakes and more.
Gas stations and other points of interest
are shown. MSA’s commercial member
businesses are included to help you find and
patronize those that support your form of
recreation.
The package includes a CD for installing
to your computer plus a
microSD memory card with
an SD adapter for plug and
ride ease. Downloaded
updates to the map are
included for 1 year plus
there are additional options
with registration.
Please send in the
form below with your payment to the Michigan
Snowmobile Association,
4543 S. Division St., Wyoming, MI 49548
or call (616) 361-2285 for further info.
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
EMAIL
CREDIT CARD NO
EXP
GPS MAP KIT SNOWMOBILE TRAILS $50.00
ORV & SNOW TRAILS $70.00
GPS TRAIL MAP BOOK $35.00 EA
(GREAT FOR TRIP PLANNING)
IF PURCHASED TOGETHER $80.00 SET
ORV & SNOW TRAILS SET $100.00
ORV GPS MAP KIT $20.00 EA
(MUST HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL CHIP)
(NO BOOK FOR ORV)
This year’s trail permit fee in Michigan
will remain at the level set in the 2011-2012
season of $45.00. A state law signed in 2008
provided for the incremental increase in the
snowmobile fees which support maintenance and grooming of the state’s over 6400
miles
of
snowmobile
trail
netw o r k .
AFTER the
2015-2016
season the
cost of living
will determine
IF
there will be
another
increase.
The average cost of
grooming
per mile of
snowmobile
trail
in
Michigan for all of the 68 grant sponsors
that groom snowmobile trails was $4.38.
That is up from $3.10 from the year before.
The cost of grooming equipment has
increased greatly and fuel costs have
increased. It is also a law that every bridge
must be ‘engineered’ which increases the
cost of any bridge tremendously. If you figured that you paid $45.00 for your trail permit with the cost to groom a trail a mile at
$4.38 then you could ride your sled 10.3
miles and park it! At last years cost of $3.10
with your $45.00 permit you could’ve
parked your sled after 14.5 miles. So you
can see the costs have risen to maintain the
trails while your permit fee is the same.
That is quite a bargain!
New York requires you to register your
sled in their state and a one year registration
is $100.00. Ontario charges $210 for a trail
permit for a
year if purc h a s e d
b e f o r e
December
1st
and
$260.00 after
December 1.
Minnesota
charges any
snowmobile
trail user that
hasn’t registered their
sled
in
Minnesota a
$36.00 fee
for a year.
Wi s c o n s i n
charges out-of-state trail users $35.00. But
you have to realize that each state/province
has different ways of supporting their snowmobile trail system. Page 25 will give you a
breakdown of the costs and where the dollars are allocated in Michigan.
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Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 • 8am-4pm CST
Stock & Modified Classes
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each class
For more info & Early Registration contact
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Lake Gogebic is
Snowmobile Heaven!
From novice to expert trails, and with
an average of 200 inches of snow,
your path will always be paved with
a thick blanket of white.
The Berquist Family – Your Hosts
N9600 Hwy M-64 • Marenisco, Michigan 49947
8 Miles North of U.S. 2 on M-64 • (906) 842-3321 • Fax: (906) 842-3320
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Local Grooming Entity Gogebic Area Grooming
From The “Horse’s Mouth”
on the Trail Conditions
By Gail Scott
Gogebic Area Grooming, Inc. is the
grooming entity for 151 miles in and around
Lake Gogebic area. We are not a “club” in
the usual sense of the word – we are a
grooming entity. That means we don’t do
social activities as the word ‘club’ might
indicate. We are responsible for the trails
you ride in this area from developing new
trails, maintaining trails in every sense of the
word and completing all the paperwork to do
those things.
As with all of the 69 grant sponsors for
grooming in Michigan monies come from a
grant through the state each year. The money
is entirely snowmobiler funded and the
DNR does not take funds from the general
public/fund or operate on the ground. The
grant does not cover the tools to repair the
equipment, garage to house the equipment,
pay any wages, or pay for any of the time or
supplies to do all the clerical work involved.
The club could not operate without all the
volunteer help. The grant now pays for the
groomers and drags at 100%, but must be
approved as the grant program allows. The
signs and posts themselves and a dollar
amount per mile groomed are allowed along
with a small monthly utility stipend to cover
the cost of plugging in the oil heater on the
groomers. (Check out in this section a breakdown of where your trail permit monies are
allocated.)
Gogebic Area Grooming has 2 great
mechanics and a “gopher” who will work as
many hours at the groomer barn as needed.
Sometimes that is over 50 hours a week
each. We have had the same good, reliable
five groomer drivers for years and keep
them in the same groomer and on the same
routes. We have found this produces the best
By Gail Scott
Have you ever called a business about the
trail conditions to be told that it is great “Come on up”? Have you arrived only to
find that the conditions are not as represented and weren’t
told the real
truth? We have
tried to eliminate
all of that for you.
REAL, honest
trail
reports,
issued by the
groomers or trail
bosses can be
found
by
club/area for the
whole state of
Michigan by accessing the website
www.msasnow.org. Click on “trail reports”
and then click on the area where you plan to
results for us. We’ve been known to enlist
the drivers for repairs too.
The operation runs a 2005, 2006 and 2009
PistenBully groomer. We have SnoPlanes,
an Eagle, and an old Lamtrac drag that we
change around to fit the situation. Luckily
we are able to have a groomer barn in a central location where we can house the equipment and allow them to thaw out after runs.
The paperwork is often times overwhelming. It all is time-sensitive. There are 2 volunteers who handle all of that. There are the
grants, easements, insurance, weekly
grooming reports, monthly and yearly
reports, special maintenance, bills and much
more.
Last year we groomed a total of 17,724
miles in 2148 hours. It was down from the
year before due to weather.
It is a year round job to operate a grooming entity. The work here is completed by
basically about six people plus the drivers.
That is vastly different from many other
clubs. However, we are proud of our trails
and strive to make them the best in
Michigan.
Joining Gogebic Area Grooming as a
sponsor and supporting us will make a big
difference to us. Please consider being a part
of the best “little” grooming entity in the
Western Upper Peninsula and Michigan.
ride. Most clubs update frequently and you
are getting the best reporting on the conditions by the people who are in the know
about their grooming. (If the trail reports are
not current for
some reason you
should contact the
office
of
the
M i c h i g a n
Snowmobile
Association.)
An added bonus
is the advertisement of local businesses friendly to
snowmobilers on
each
grooming
entity report page. They will be glad to help
you with your needs, please consider frequenting these establishments.
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMING, INC.
N11172 State Highway M64
Marenisco, MI 49947-9733
(906) 842-3217
Yes, I want to help...............
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
PHONE
STATE
ZIP
e-mail
SINGLE SPONSORSHIP
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP DONATION
Suggested $25.00
Suggested $30.00
Suggested $75.00
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What’s Your Dream Ride - We’ve Got It
By Gail Scott
The most practical way to visit the
Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan to
snowmobile (or any other time too) is to stay
on or near Lake Gogebic and explore from
there. Snowmobiling will be right out your
door and most likely have immediate or fast
access to the grooming trails which spider
leg out in all directions. Take a look at the
snowmobile map within this publication
showing the trails in powder blue color and
those are the responsibility of the local
grooming club, Lake Gogebic Area
Grooming, - all 151 miles! As you can see
these trails enable you to stay close to the
lake or venture to other nearby trails and
attraction.
When you stay at the Lake Gogebic area
you have your choice of riding in any direction and experience all types of terrain for
your riding pleasure. We have it all regardless of your expertise. Remember, you don’t
have to own a sled to enjoy what we offer in
winter. There are rental facilities that provide machines and clothes.
Interesting Snowmobile
Facts
By Gail Scott
❄ Gogebic Area Grooming grooms 151
miles of snowmobile trail in and around
Lake Gogebic
❄ In the 2011-2012 season Lake Gogebic
Grooming groomed 20,442 miles. Guess
you know where the snow falls! Only the
Keweenaw completed grooming more
miles, but they have 233 miles they are
responsible for.
❄ In the state of Michigan we groomed a
total of 287,601.8 miles on our snowmobile
trails. The Upper Peninsula groomed
235,605.4 miles and the Lower Peninsula
groomed 51,996.4 miles.
❄ Grant sponsors must carry commercial
liability coverage and must be $1 million for
each occurrence and $2 million aggregate.
❄ Of the $12 million 2011-12 season program budget $10 million was budgeted for
the ground and $2 million was slated for
sheriffs and law enforcement.
❄ The state-wide average cost per mile of
trail was $4.38 for the 2011-2012 season. At
that rate a $45.00 trail permit would entitle
you to ride only 10.27 miles.
❄ Snowmobiling burns 276 calories per
hour on average.
❄ Snowmobile groomers cost $150,000 to
$225,000 per unit. Drags cost around
$25,000.
Radar Run at
Gogebic Lodge
After a few years away from sponsoring
snowmobile radar runs on Lake Gogebic,
the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of
Commerce is
excited
to
bring you a
new
radar
run. The winter of 2012
was the first
radar run to
be held and it
was hosted by
the Gogebic
Lodge with a
pretty good turnout. This next radar run of
2013 should be even bigger and better and
once again will be held at the Gogebic
Lodge. Here is a listing of the five classes
that were run at last year’s event; 0-500cc
stock; 501-600cc stock; 601-800cc stock;
800cc
&
above stock;
and modified.
Spectators are
welcome but
we bet you
won’t be able
to just watch
for
long
before you get
that itch to try
your machine
against the others. Mark your calendar for
February 2, 2013 and we’ll see you on the
ice!
Day Rides
There are day rides that will satisfy most
everyone.
• Circling the lake on trail 8, 13, 100 and
1 is about 72 picturesque miles. This is a
good family ride as it is not real challenging
and there most likely will be wildlife or at
least plenty of tracks. There are pit stops
along the way for snacks. If anyone tires you
can check at the pit stops for conditions on
the lake and use the lake as a faster return
back to your cozy home away from home.
• Again, after checking locally, you can
use the lake to familiarize yourself with your
machine and give the youngsters time to
acclimate to riding.
• Go north from Bergland up trail 1 to
Silver City and the famous Porcupine
Mountains. Take your camera on this one,
the views are unsurpassed and Lake
Superior views are camera worthy also.
Restaurants and gas are available in White
Pine with restaurants in Silver City. Check
out the Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center
as you circle your return on trails 11, 102
and 8 to Bergland. This is a full day of at
least 80 miles.
• Heading south to Marenisco on trail 1
varies in mileage round trip depending on
where you start. But have lunch in
Marenisco and ride another approximately
12 miles to the Wisconsin border. (If you
venture into Wisconsin out-of-staters must
purchase a $35.00 trail pass. Wisconsin residents don’t need a trail pass if their sled is
registered). This is a winding in the woods
trail.
• Riding east on trail 8 from Bergland is
rail grade to Bruce Crossing that parallels
M28. Round trip is about 32 miles.
• West out of Bergland on trail 8 takes you
to Wakefield where you can get gas and eats.
About 1/2 of this trail parallels M28.
Expanded Rides
All of these rides can be expanded for
your individual needs. If you expand on
northbound 1 or 13, you can ride to
Ontonagon and/or Rockland and on to Mass
City via trail 3 to see the famous Firesteel
Trestles off the Bill Nichols Trail. These
trestles are not to be missed. Former railroad
trestles are now maintained for snowmobiles
and ATVs. They soar 100’s of feet over deep
gorges and offer dizzyingly beautiful vistas.
Expanding on the eastbound trip from
Bruce Crossing you could ride over smaller
former rail trestles to view Agate Falls
Scenic Overlook – another camera opportunity. Then you could continue east to
Sidnaw on trail 8 and then ride south and
west to Watersmeet via 107 and trail 2.
Taking trail 2 west to 13 north will put you
back at the lake. Watch for deer along trail 2
west of Watersmeet.
Be Prepared
Remember, many of these trails are far
from civilization, gas and food. Make sure
your tank is full when you leave and don’t
pass up a gas stop to top off your tank unless
you know the sled can make the next gas
stop. Many areas do not have cell service. It
is good to have a GPS along for the ride if
you are riding in an unfamiliar area. Be prepared before you leave with a plan and tell
your host your plans. This is snowmobiling
at its best in the wilds of the Western UP, but
ride smart and safe.
Many waterfalls are able to be viewed in
winter. Check the waterfall listings in this
publication. One not to be missed is Bond
Falls between Bruce Crossing and
Watersmeet out of Paulding.
Maps are available at most businesses and
the map cost is a donation for the local trail
grooming club. Please be sure the map
boxes where you get your maps are official
donation boxes. Of course we would like
you to get these maps in the Lake Gogebic
area, but be sure the boxes are official
Gogebic Area Grooming Donation/Map
boxes and the
business is a
supporter of the
club. That way
you can be sure
2012/2013
your donation
goes where you
think it is going. If in doubt, ask!
A special “thank you” is extended to
Sarah Long, Terri Carlson and Sandy and
Tony Piencikowski for collecting the money
from the donation boxes. The support sticker looks like this and is dated.
The maps have different colors marking
the trails. Each different color represents a
different club that grooms the snowmobile
trail. Also note that the even numbered trails
go east and west. The odd numbered trails
go north and south. There are also GPS coordinates and mileages noted as well as gas
stops. However, it is a good idea to check
locally to verify there is not a trail reroute
for some reason.
Now that we have sparked your interest in
joining us this winter consider this. Will you
bring the friends, family or club? Do they
want to ride every day? Do you want to saddlebag for a couple days? Do some want to
do other things like snowshoe in the woods,
shop, ski (downhill/cross country) or just
veg-out? Do you want to eat out or have
kitchen facilities? What time of the season
do you want to visit? We can help you by
offering a relaxing or exciting, friendly
experience. If you can’t find the right fit
within the pages of this publication, please
call 1-888-GOGEBIC (464-3242) and we
will help you arrange the best trip ever. And
remember, we are a four-season destination
so we’d love to see you any time of the year
after you’ve discovered us on a snowmobile.
TIMBERLINE SPORTS
• Parts • Service • Sales • Rentals • Clothing
SNOWMOBILE PROGRAM
DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE
$30 REGISTRATION FEE
(3 YEAR DECAL)
$8.00
PERMANENT
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
EASEMENT FUND
$19.00
NOT MORE
THAN $3.00
SNOWMOBILE
REGISTRATION FUND
$50 HISTORIC
REGISTRATION FEE
(PERMANENT DECAL)
$5.00
NOT MORE
THAN $3.00
SECRETARY
OF
STATE
SNOWMOBILE
TRAIL PERMITS
$45
GAS TAX REVENUE
(2% OF GAS SALES)
$42.00
ANY
UNSPENT
MONIES
14%
$43.50
$0.50
DNR
ADMIN
COSTS
SNOWMOBILE
TRAIL
IMPROVEMENT
FUND BALANCE GREATER THAN $1,600,000
* LAW ENFORCEMENT
* SAFETY EDUCATION & TRAINING
* TRAIL ENFORCEMENT GRANTS
* FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES
PLANNING, CONSTRUCTING,
MAINTAINING & ACQUIRING TRAILS AND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL
UNITS OF GOVERNMENT &
NONPROFIT SNOWMOBILE CLUBS
Snowmobile trail permit fee structure became effective October 1, 2011 and will be indexed to inflation every five years beginning October 1, 2016.
$1.00
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SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES - LAKE GOGEBIC CHAMBER MEMBERS
AJ’s WALLEYE LODGE/BAIT & TACKLE
Jim, Mary Beth & Anthony Eismueller
35131 State Hwy. M-28
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3557 • (906) 575-3460 Fax
iceman@walleyelodge.com
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ALMOST A CASTLE
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Private Rental mid-lake on west shore
Owners: Alex & Jean Elkins
(608) 575-1343
ajdelkins@netscape.net
www.allmostacastleonlakegogebic.com
AMERICINN OF SILVER CITY
120 Lincoln Ave.
Silver City, MI 49953
(906) 885-5311 • (906) 885-5847 Fax
silvercity.mi@americinn.com
www.silvercitymilodge.com
BAYVIEW CHAIN
(Porcupine Point; Northern Delights)
Lisa Borseth
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3495
litlelisa2000@yahoo.com
www.lisaborseth.com
BEAR'S NINE PINES RESORT
Barry Drews
N9426 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3361
info@ninepinesresort.com
www.ninepinesresort.com
BERGLAND BAY BAR
Tom McCarthy
105 Pine St.
P.O. Box 49
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-2222
tom@berglandbaybar.com
www.berglandbaybar.com
BERGLAND FOODS
203 Elm St.
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3492
Store Hours: Mon.-Thurs.-8am-8pm (et)
Fri.-Sat. 8am-9pm; Sun. 9am-8pm
BIG VALLEY FORD
Steve Worachek
P.O. Box 200
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 988-2323
www.bigvalley.biz
BORSETH INSURANCE AGENCY
Todd Borseth
166 S. Cedar St.
P.O. Box 410
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 988-2329 or 884-4161
(906) 988-2320 Fax
info@borsethproperties.com
www.borsethproperties.com
BORSETH PROPERTIES
Todd Borseth
166 S. Cedar St.
P.O. Box 410
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 988-2329 or (877) 768-9846
906-988-2320 Fax
info@borsethproperties.com
www.borsethproperties.com
C & M OIL COMPANY
Betty or Jim
605 E. Lead St.
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0222
robyncmoil@sbcglobal.net
CASA DA LAGO
Tony Trolla
15221 E. Shore Rd.
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3479
whitetaillodging@hotmail.com
www.casadalago.com
CEDAR COVE
(N10530 Hwy. M-64, Marenisco)
Gwen Welter
W9076 County Hwy. E
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 520-3567
gwen@cedar-cove.com
www.cedar-cove.com
DEAN & POPE, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
Woodland Professional Bldg.
204 N. Harrison St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4010
deanandpope@sbcglobal.net
www.lawyers.com
EVERGREEN COUNTRY SHOPPER
Gary LaPean
417 9th Ave. W
P.O. Box 408
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-8131 • (715) 682-6400 Fax
ads@evergreencountryshopper.com
www.evergreencountryshopper.com
LABRADOR POINT
Tom & Jeanette Huge
1529 Lack Ridge Dr.
Wildwood, MO 63021
Vacation Rental on East Shore Rd.
Marenisco, MI 49947
(314) 803-8479 or (314) 880-8880
thuge@asifood.com
www.labradorpoint.com
EWEN BUILDING SUPPLY, INC.
19834 St. Hwy. M-28
P.O. Box 170
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 988-2385 • (906) 988-2535 Fax
ewenbuilding@ewenbuilding.net
www.ewenbuilding.doitbest.com
FISHTALES RESORT
Jon Missant & Brenda Grombala
N10596 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3366
info@fishtalesup.com
jonmissant@aol.com
www.fishtalesup.com
LAC VIEUX DESERT RESORT
P.O. Box 249
(906) 358-4226
www.lvdcasino.com
LAKE GOGEBIC MOTEL
Ralph & Gay Fruik
P.O. Box 335
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3262 or (906) 575-3585
(906) 575-9058 Fax
lgfruik@att.net
www.lakegogebicmotel.info
FORSLUND BUILDING
SUPPLY, INC.
E. 5108 Jackson Rd.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-2311
paul.forslund@forslund.com
www.forslund.com
GOGEBIC GETAWAY
13004 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(517) 719-3570
tomchaput@tds.net
cindy.ellsworth@yahoo.com
www.lakegogebicgetaway.com
Mailing: Tom Chaput
430 Wild Oak Ln.
Perry, MI 48872
LAKE GOGEBIC
VACATION HOMES
Year-Round Lakeside Rentals
(Mallard Cove & Teal Wing)
Arlene Schneller
E6254 Hwy. U.S. 2
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 932-1411 or (800) 876-9751
arlene@snowcountryrentals.com
GOGEBIC GROCERY
Plus: Gifts, Souvenirs, Bait, Tackle
Joann Montie
N9456 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3322
Shawn cell: (906) 364-1678
joannm@alphacomm.net
MAPLE RIDGE MOTEL & BAIT SHOP
Bait, Gifts, Souvenirs, Taxidermy
Gus & Nettie Pietila
35802 Hwy M-28
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3545
906mapleridge@gmail.com
www.mapleridgemotel.com
See Our Ad on page 4
GOGEBIC HEIGHTS LODGING
Joann Montie
N9456 State Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3322
www.gogebicheights.com
MARENISCO TOWNSHIP
P.O. Box 198
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2463
supervisor@marenisco.org
police@marenisco.org (Bruce Mahler)
www.marenisco.org
GOGEBIC LODGE, LTD
Restaurant, Cabins, Motel, Camping
Don or Brian Berquist
N9600 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3321 • (906) 842-3320 Fax
gogebiclodge@alphacomm.net
www.gogebiclodge.com
MCCOTTAGE
David & Georgia McDonald, Jr.
E5320 Jackson Rd.
P.O. Box 247
Ironwood, MI 49938
Office: PO Box 725, 319 Aurora St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0400 Work
(906) 932-0365 Home
(906) 932-0132 Fax
dmcdonaldjr@charter.net
dmcdonaldjr@ironwoodlaw.com
www.mccottage.com & net
GOGEBIC RANGE BANK
P.O. Box 39
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-7646 or (906) 663-4520
www.gogebicrangebank.com
NORTH COUNTRY WELDING
& DOCKS
Welding, docks, boat lifts
601 Lead St.
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0822
info@northcountrywelders.com
www.northcountrywelders.com
HARTMAN TRUCKING &
EXCAVATING
Gerald & Sheri Hartman
E13804 Hwy. U.S. 2, P.O. Box 6
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2488 Home
(906) 787-2248 Shop
hart21@alphacomm.net
NORTHERN REFLECTIONS
Vacation Rental on West Shore
Holly Michelli
N9248 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3238
hollymichelli@yahoo.com
www.northernreflectionsonlakegogebic.com
HAZEL HUT LODGE
506 Hazel St.
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3448
www.hazelhutlodging.com
HESSE’S VACATIONLAND RESORT
Graig & Lisa Hesse
E19636 Hebert Rd.
(906) 358-4380
vacationlandresort@gmail.com
HOOP 'N HOLLER TAVERN
Food, Spirits, Camping
George & Carolyn Maves
115 Hoop 'N Holler Rd.
Merriweather, MI 49947
(906) 575-5555 • (906) 575-3582 Home
(906) 575-3217 Fax
cjmaves@charter.net
JEMS REAL ESTATE, LLC
Vacation Rental in Bergland
Sue Barton
532 W. Wisconsin St.
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 844-1445
jemsllc@hotmail.com
www.jemsllc.com
KONTEKA BLACK BEAR RESORT
Restaurant, Bar, Motel, Bowling,
Bear Watching, Gas
Gary & Linda Moen
Darrin & Terri Moen
35372 Mall Circle
P.O. Box 675
White Pine, MI 49971
(906) 885-5170
melindamoen@yahoo.com
www.thekonteka.com
NORTHSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
236 Main St.
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2000 • (906) 787-2292 Fax
www.northstarhs.org
Health Care Providers:
Dr. Kim Mahler, Family Practice
Tracy Nelson, FNP - Behavioral Health
Dr. Steven Cline, Orthopedics
Dr. Rodney Swan, Orthopedics
Brad Schenik, PA/DC - Family Practice
ROOT CELLAR RESORT
Restaurant, Bar, Lodging
Rick Sherman & Jane Beise
N11071 East Shore Rd.
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3535 • (906) 842-3534 Fax
rootcellar@gogebicrange.net
www.rootcellarresort.com
ROOT CELLAR RESTAURANT
Rick & Jane
N11071 East Shore Rd.
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3535 • (906) 842-3535 Fax
www.rootcellarresort.com
S & H SUNRISE PROPERTIES LLP
Eugene & Judy Snyder
Dale & Kimberly Hornberg
16619 Lick Creek Rd.
Birmingham, IA 52535
(319) 293-6134
(641) 919-8940 Cell
dhornberg58@gmail.com
www.sunrisecovecottage.com
SCOTT'S SUPERIOR INN & CABINS
Don & Kathy Scott
22554 Lake Shore Rd.
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4866
sctts@charter.net
www.westernup.com/scotts
SNOW COUNTRY CONTRACTING
Tom Schneller
E6254 Hwy. U.S. 2
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 932-1411 or (800) 876-9751
tom@snowcountryhomes.com
www.snowcountryhomes.com
STATE BANK OF EWEN
Bryan
P.O. Box 290
Ewen, Michigan 49925
(906) 988-2821 or (906) 575-1083 (Bergland)
ewenbank@jamadots.com
www.ewenbank.com
THE TIMBERS RESORT
Tim & Sarah Long
P.O. Box 278
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3542
thetimbersresort@sbcglobal.net
www.thetimbersresort.com
TIMBERLINE SPORTS
Marlin Hanson
1568 Hwy. M-28
P.O. Box 185
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3397
timberline456@sbcglobal.net
www.timberlinesport.com
WAKEFIELD INSURANCE AGENCY
John D. & Toni M. Haukkala
301 Sunday Lake St.
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-1551 • (906) 224-5561 Fax
wiai@sbcglobal.net
WEST SHORE RESORT
Ron Searles
N10960 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 842-3336
stay@westshoreresort.com
www.westshoreresort.com
X-CEL ENERGY
Michael BeBeau
2400 Farm Rd.
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806
(715) 682-6936
NON-PROFIT/HONORARY
MEMBERSHIP
• AMERICAN LEGION POST #462
IN WHITE PINE
• ASPIRUS GRAND VIEW
HOSPITAL
• BERGLAND HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
www.bergland museum.com
• FRIENDS OF THE
BERGLAND CULTURAL
HERITAGE SOCIETY
• FRIENDS OF THE PORKIES
angie@porkies.org
• U.P. MADE ARTIST MARKET SPONSORED BY - COMMUNITY
WOMENS GROUP
www.upmadeartistmarket.com
• LAKE GOGEBIC FIREFLIES
• MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE
ASSOCIATION
www.msasnow.org
• OLD VICTORIA
www.oldvictoria.net
• ONTONAGON HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
CAMPGROUNDS
• PORCUPINE MOUNTAIN’S
STATE PARK
www.mi.gov/porkies
RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIP
• COPPER PEAK
www.copperpeak.org
• GOGEBIC AREA GROOMING
• IRONWOOD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
www.ironwoodmi.org
• ONTONAGON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
www.ontonagonmi.org
• WAKEFIELD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
• MI-TRALE www.mi-trale.org
• PORCUPINE MOUNTAIN
CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU
www.porcupinemountains.com
• WALLEYES FOR TOMORROW,
LAKE GOGEBIC CHAPTER
www.walleyesfortomorrow.com
• WESTERN UP CONVENTION &
VISITORS BUREAU
www.explorewesternup.com
2012-2013 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
American Legion Post #462
Phone: (906) 885-5471
62 Hemlock St.
P.O. Box 787
White Pine, MI 49971
postcommandercalp462@yahoo.com
lubbers@charter.net
rehow@jamadots.com
Richard & Sandra Armstrong
Phone: (906) 842-3344
N11102 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
dick@dickarmstrong.com
Ken & Sue Berquist
Phone: (906) 842-3448
N10603 E. Shore Rd.
Marenisco, MI 49947
Tom & Connie Borseth
Phone: (906) 575-3562
Bergland, MI 49910
borsethtom@yahoo.com
Mario Caramella
Phone (906) 575-3215
P.O. Box 62
Bergland, MI 49910
mcaramella@jamadots.com
Dan & Mary Fischer
Phone: (262) 677-3800
N2135 Hilltop Dr.
Campbellsport, WI 53010
mary@engmet.com
Diane Hardwick
Phone: (906) 827-3367
12185 M-28, P.O. Box 137
Bruce Crossing, MI 49912
drhart1@jamadots.com
www.deesuniquegifts.net
Lake Improvement Association
P.O. Box 75
Bergland, MI 49910
rpkimmes@msn.com
Mary Lou Driesenga
Phone: (906) 827-3842
15449 N. Baltimore Rd.
Bruce Crossing, MI 49912
mdriesenga@jamadots.com
Dale Kuivanen
Phone: (906) 575-3943 or (906) 458-1473
P.O. Box 215
Bergland, MI 49910
kuivi@yahoo.com
Kent McDonough
Phone: (906) 842-3324
N9329 E. Shore Rd.
Marenisco, MI 49947
kentmc454@gmail.com
John & Stephanie Matonich
Phone: (810) 653-4817
9502 Shyre Circle
Davison, MI 48423
11155 East Shore Dr.
Marenisco, MI 49947
jmatonich@rowepsc.com
Pat MacArthur
Phone: (906) 575-3943
Cell: (906) 458-2506
P.O. Box 215
Bergland, MI 49910
pattimac424@gmail.com
Gerald Pisani
Phone: (906) 932-0722 • Fax: (906) 932-1216
1551 Commerce
Ironwood, MI 49938
pisanicompany@chartermi.net
Tony & Sandy Piencikowski
Phone: (920) 252-0539 or (906) 842-3603
P.O. Box 84
Bergland, MI 49910
320 Dale Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54903
cowski2@gmail.com
Ken & Gail Scott
Phone: (906) 842-3217
N11172 St. Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
gkscott@alphacomm.net
Phil Tegner
Phone; (906) 285-2352
P.O. Box 54
35394 State Hwy. M-28
Bergland, MI 49910
pbtegner@gmail.com
UP Made Artist Market
Phone: (906) 355-2727
13299 School Rd.
Covington, MI 49919
upmadeartistmarket@hotmail.com
www.upmadeartistmarket.com
Sponsored by:
Community Women’s Group
Phone: (906) 827-3367
P.O. Box 54
Watton, MI 49970
Please call
The Lake Gogebic
Area Chamber of Commerce
at
1-888-GOGEBIC (464-3242),
to become a member,
an associate member
or a “friend”.
WI/FI
Phone and E-mail
Access to
Snowmobile Trail
Miles to Closest
Alpine Ski Area
Miles to Closest
Nordic Ski Area
Sleeping Capacity
Credit Cards
On Lake Gogebic
On Lake Superior
Cabins/Individual
Fireplace
Dining Room/Lounge
Bar
Restaurant/Walking Dist.
Boat/Motor Rentals
Pets Allowed
Housekeeping Units
Restaurant on Premises
Sauna/Swim Pool/Hot Tub
Telephone In Room
Packages
Groups
Television
Private Bath
ACCOMMODATIONS
Kitchen
Motel/Hotel Unit
Lake Gogebic Times
1-888-GOGEBIC (464-3242)
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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA
AJ’s Walleye Lodge
X X X X
X X
AmericInn-Porcupine Mtns.
X X X
X
Bear’s Nine Pines Resort
X X
X
X
X
X
X
S/P,
HT
HT
Fishtales Resort, Pub & Grub X X X X
X X
Gogebic Lodge / Restaurant
X X
X X
X
X
LG X 116 18
2
X 906-575-3557 X
LS
1
X 906-885-5311 X
X X LG X 68 30 13
X 906-842-3361 X
X X
silvercity.mi@americinn.com
X
X X
X X
X X
X X X X LG X 70 25
5
X 906-842-3366 X
X X X X LG X 85 30
5
X 906-842-3321 X
X X
X
X X
S,
HT
X X
X X
Heese’s Vacationland Resort X X
X
X
S
X
X X
X
X 175 1
iceman@walleyelodge.com
X X
65 45 10
info@ninepinesresort.com
info@fishtalesup.com
gogebiclodge@alphacomm.net
X 906-358-4380
On Thousand Island Lake, Watersmeet
X X
Lake Gogebic Motel
X
X X X X X
X
X X X
X
X
Maple Ridge Motel
X X X
X
Root Cellar Resort / Restaurant
X X X X
X
Scotts Superior Inn & Cabins X X X X
The Konteka / Motel, Restaurant,
Bowling, Gas
Timbers Resort
X
X X
X X X
X X X
X X
X X
X
X
S,
HT
X
X
X
X
X
X
2
X 906-575-3262 X
X 28 18
2
X 906-575-3545
X
nettiepietila@gmail.com
X
X X
www.lvdcasino.com
X
lgfruik@att.net
X
90 6 - 8 4 2 - 3 5 3 4
906-842-3535
X
X 64 12 12
X 906-884-4866
X
sctts@charter.net
X 96
5
X 906-885-5170 X
X LG X 70 25 10
X 906-575-3542 X
X LG X 48 24
X
X 906-842-3336
stay@westshoreresort.com
X X LS
X X
X X
X 55 18
X X X X LG X 93 30 12
X
X
X 906-358-4949
5
6
melindamoen@yahoo.com
X
F
X
X
X 25
Gwen Welter
W9076 County Hwy. E, Spooner, WI 54801 715-520-3567
gwen@cedar-cove.com
3 1.5 X
F
X X
X
X 25 25 X
X F/HT X
X
30 13 X
2
X F/S X
X X
X 22
9
X
Tony Trolla
15221 E. Shore Rd., Bergland, MI 49910
1
1
X
X X X X
X 22
9
X
Tony Trolla
15221 E. Shore Rd., Bergland, MI 49910 906-575-3479
8
4
1
X
X X X X
25
2
X
1 X
8
4
1
X
X
X X
X 25
2
X
Sue Barton
532 W. Wisconsin St., Portage, WI 53901 608-844-1445
jemsllc@hotmail.com
Labrador Point
1 X
13 3
3
X F/HT X
X
X 30 30 X
Tom Huge
1529 Lockridge Dr., Wildwood, MO 63021 314-803-8479
labradorpointreservations@gmail.com
Mallard Cove
1 X
8
4
2
X F/S X X X X
X 25
X
Arlene Schneller
N9678 M-64 West Shore, Marenisco
800-876-9751
906-364-0992
McCottage
1 X
6-8
3
2
X F/S X X
X
X 20 24 X
Dave McDonald
P.O. Box 84, Ironwood, MI 49938
dmcdonaldjr@charter.net
906-932-0365
Northern Delights
1 X
12 4
3
X F/HT X X
X
X 30
9
X
Lisa Borseth
906-575-3495
Northern Reflections
1 X
10 3
2
X
F
X X
X
X 25
2
X
Holly Michelli
N9248 St. Hwy. M-64, Marenisco, MI 49947 906-842-3238
hollymichelli@yahoo.com
Sunrise Cove
1 X
12 5
3
X
F
X X
X
X 18
5
X
Teal Wing
1 X
8
4
2
X
F
X X X X
X 25
5
X
Arlene Schneller
Whitetail
1 X
10 3
2
X F/S X
X 28
7
X
Tony Trolla
Kitchen
No. of Units
Phone
Address & E-mail
Lisa Borseth
Contact Person
X 25 25 X
On Lake Gogebic
Miles to Closest
Alpine Ski Area
Miles to Closest
Nordic Ski Area
X X X X
Open Year Round
F
Pets Allowed
X
Telephone
X X
Bathrooms
F
Bedrooms
3.5 X
PRIVATE RENTALS
Total Sleeping Capacity
Linens Provided
X
X
2
Fireplace/Sauna/Hot Tub
X X
X
X 265 50
Television
West Shore Resort
X
X X X
Access to Groomed Trails
Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA
Almost a Castle on Lake Gogebic 1 X
15 5
Bayview Chain/Porcupine Point 1 X
8
3
1
Cedar Cove
1 X
6
3
2
Gogebic Getaway
1 X
8
Gogebic Heights
2 X
16 8
5
Golden Bay Main
1 X
8
3
Golden Bay I
1 X
3
Hazel Hut
1 X
Jems Real Estate, LLC
X X
X X
28
5
5
5
X
X
Alex & Jean Elkins
Chub & Cindy Ellsworth
Shawn &
Jo Ann Montie
Mid-Lake on west shore of Lake Gogebic 608-575-1343
ajdelkins@netscape.net
P.O. Box 254, Bergland, MI 49910
906-575-3448
N9456 St. Hwy. M-64, Marenisco, MI 49947 906-842-3322
Chub & Cindy Ellsworth P.O. Box 254, Bergland, MI 49910
Chub & Cindy Ellsworth P.O. Box 254, Bergland, MI 49910
906-575-3495
906-575-3479
906-575-3448
906-575-3448
N9682 M-64 West Shore, Marenisco
800-876-9751
906-364-0992
906-575-3479
Two Great Resorts On One Awesome Lake
Located on the North Shore of Lake Gogebic in Bergland Bay close to many amenities & attractions
Open Year Round
WELCOME FISHERMEN - HUNTERS - HIKERS - SKIERS
SIGHTSEERS & SNOWMOBILERS!
5@G>JH@±TJP
Hosts Anthony, Mary Beth & Jim Eismueller
Relax
On
Beautiful
Lake
Gogebic
• 11 Housekeeping Cabins
• All With Full Kitchens
• Towels, Bedding, Paper Products,
Etc. Supplied
• Cable TV/WI-FI
• Guest Laundry • Pets Welcome
OPEN
YEAR !
ROUND
WE OFFER!!
• Snowmobiling With Trail Access
From The Resort • Trail Permits
• Plenty Of Parking • Heated Garage
For Repairs • Ice Fishing
• Shanty Rentals Both Portable and
Permanent • Walleye Fishing Guide
Service Summer And Winter
• Bait - All 4 Seasons
• Boat Rentals • Dock Space
• Guide Service For Bird Hunting
EYES-GUY GUIDE SERVICE
Fishing | Snowmobiling | Hunting | Skiing | Family Vacation
s
s
s
For more information
contact:
Walleye Fishing Tim & Sarah Long
Guide Service
Phone:
On Lake Gogebic and
the Bay of Green Bay
906-575-3542
www.eyes-guy.com
906-575-3542
email:
s
s
BEST VIEW ON THE LAKE
21 lakeview rooms,
kitchenettes, fireplace suites
and family units
Daily/weekly/monthly rentals
Standard rooms/kitchenettes/
full housekeeping & fireplace
suites available
Come alone or bring 115 of
your friends or family
WIFI/Cable
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
Live Bait & Tackle Shop
Pontoon/Fishing Boat Rentals
Ice Shanty Rentals
Fish Cleaning Station/Freezer
Space
Direct Access to snowmobile
and ORV Trails
420’ of dock space
Charcoal & gas grills, picnic
tables, & fire pit
One hour North of Minocqua on the North Shore of the
Largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
906.575.3557 | www.walleyelodge.com
Northern Delights
Porcupine Point
4 Bedroom (N.D.)
3 Bedroom (P.P.)
3 Bath (N.D.)
1 Bath (P.P.)
Spa (N.D.)
Air Conditioning (P.P.)
Microwave (Both)
TV/Sat. System (Both)
WiFi (N.D.)
Gas Grill (Both)
Telephone (Both)
Fireplace (Both)
Boat Dock/Boat Lift (Both)
Boat Launch/Outdoor Live-well (P.P.)
Lisa Borseth
Bergland, MI 49910
906-575-3495
litlelisa@yahoo.com
Web Sites: www.lisaborseth.com; www.lakegogebic.com/bayviewchain; www.lakegogebicarea.com

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