05/16/08

Antiques -  Biking & Hiking - Car Ferry - Casinos - Canoeing, Tubing, Kayaking & Rafting - Fishing - Golf -
Horseback Riding - Lighthouses - Paintball - Retail Shops - Shrine Of The Pines - Skiing - Water Parks - Events - Restaurants

Antiques

1.  Big Rapids Antique Mall --Big Rapids -- 231-796-4100
2.  The Browse Around Antiques Mall -- Mecosta -- 231-972-2990
3.  Chase Depot Antiques -- Chase -- 231-832-1947
4.  Country Chic Antiques -- Stanwood -- 231-823-2495
5.  Davis Antiques & Furniture -- Paris -- 231-734-6891
6.  Flew The Coop -- Paris -- 231-832-8080
7.  High Button Shoe -- Tustin -- 231-829-3308
8.  Kozy Korner Store -- Big Rapids -- 231-796-1369
9.  Paris Country Shop -- Paris -- 231-832-4533
10. Paul Bunyan Antiques Mall -- Baldwin -- 231 745 2637
11. R&M Log Cabin Antiques -- Paris -- 231-832-2941
12. Riversbend Trading Post -- Baldwin -- 231-745-4030
13. The Tamarack Shoppe -- Mecosta -- 231-972-4222
14.  Pandora's Box -- Baldwin --231 745 8804

Biking & Hiking
 

1.  Big M Cross Country Skiing, Mountain Bike & Hiking Trail
  This trails is located just minutes away deep in the heart of the hardwood and
pine forest of Udell Hills. The trails offer a variety of terrain to challenge every
biking and skiing experience level.
  During the winter the trail is operated by the Manistee Cross Country Ski Council.
(web site www.skibigm.org), a non-profit volunteer organization, in cooperation
with the USDA Forest Service.
2.   North Country National Scenic Trail
This trail when completed will extend 4,200 miles Crown Point New York to Lake
Sakakawea in North Dakota. Michigan has the largest sections of the trail with the
Lake County area having a lot of them. The trail is just minutes away.
Spirit of the Woods is the local chapter of the North Country Trail.
3. Pine Forest Pathway Merriville Rd. & 40th St. Baldwin Mi 231 775 9727
4. Pine Valley Pathway M-37 & 7 mile Rd. Baldwin Mi 231 775 9727
5. Silver Creek Pathway Pere Marquette State Forest, 5.5 miles N of Luther via State Rd.
Luther Mi 231 775 9727

Car Ferry

1. S.S. City of Milwaukee  11 Arthur St. Manistee Mi 49660  231 723 3587

Casinos

1. Little River Casino Resort -- Manistee -- 888-568-2244
2. Kewadin Casino -- Leland -- 231-271-4104
3. Soaring Eagle -- Mount Pleasant -- 989-775-5777
4. Turtle Creek -- Williamsburg -- 231-267-9576
5. Victories Casino -- Petoskey -- 877-4-GAMING

Canoeing, Tubing, Kayaking & Rafting

1. Pine River Paddlesports -- Wellston -- 231-862-3471 -- www.thepineriver.com
2. Bosman's Pine River Canoe Rental -- Baldwin -- 877-6canoes -- www.paddlepine.com
3. Horina's Canoe & Kayaks -- Hoxeyville -- 231-862-3470
4. Ivan's Canoe Rental -- Baldwin -- 231-745-3361
5. Baldwin Canoe Rentals - Baldwin- 231-745-4669 -- www.baldwincanoe.com
6. Sportman's Port Canoe Camp -- Wellston -- 231-862-3571
7. Walker Bridge Canoe Livery -- Luther -- 231-797-5156

Fishing

1. Little Manistee River -- trout, salmon, steelhead -- There's a weir on this river
near Manistee, something to see when the salmon or steelhead are in the ponds,
wall to wall fish.  I mean big fish!

2. Pine River -- trout, trout and more trout.

3. Pere Marquette River -- A National Scenic & Wildlife River.  Seven miles of
"Flies Only" fishing.

4. Baldwin River -- ton-o-trout

5. Manistee River -- Tippy Dam, fish heaven, every kind of fish that swims in
Lake Michigan is here.

6. Lake County has 156 lakes and 46 rivers, if you can't catch fish here,
maybe you should try to put the beer down.

7. Fishing, Hunting guide services available. Call for details 231-745-4101

Fishing Guides

1. PM Outfitters -- David Roller -- 231-898-2289   www.pmoutfitters.com

2. Indigo Guide Service -- Kevin Morlock -- -- www.indigoguideservice.com

3. Pristine River Guide Service -- Gene Lake -- 231-745-9247

4. J&J Tackle and Sports River Guide Service -- 231-745-9247

5. Marsh Ridge River Guide Service -- Mike Marsh -- www.marshguide.com
          Phone 616-399-2032    Cell 231-920-7527

Golf

1.  Eldorado -- Cadillac -- 231-779-9977
2.  Falcon Head -- Big Rapids -- 231-796-2613
3.  Fawn Crest Golf -- Wellston -- 231-848-4174
4. Hemlock Golf Club -- Ludington -- 231-845-1300
5.  Katke -- Big Rapids -- 231-591-2213
6.  Lakeside Links -- Ludington -- 231-843-3660   www.lakesidelinks.com
7.  Marquette Trails -- Baldwin -- 231-898-2450
8.  McQuire's -- Cadillac -- 231-775-9947
9.  Missaukee Golf Course -- Lake City -- 231-825-2756
10. Rose -- LeRoy -- 231-768-5060   www.golftherose.com
11. Spring Valley -- Reed City -- 231-832-5041
12. Tustin Trails -- Tustin -- 231-829-5455
13. Wedgewood -- Cadillac -- 231-779-3980

Horse Back Riding

1. Indian Ridge Stable -- Custer --231-757-4514

Lighthouses

1.  Big Sable Point Light -- Ludington
2.  Frankfort North Break Water -- Frankfort
3.  Ludington North Break Water Pier Head -- Ludington
4.  Little Sable -- Pentwater
5.  Manistee North Pier Head -- Manistee
6.  Cats Head Point Light/ Grand Traverse Lighthouse --
Leelanau State Park -- Northport
7.  Muskegon South Pier Light -- Muskegon
8.  Point Betsy -- Platte Bay

9.  Petoskey Lighthouse -- Petoskey

10. Little Traverse Light -- Harbor Springs

11. Old Mission Point Light -- Old Mission Peninsula

12. Robert H. Manning Memorial Light -- Empire

13. Portage Lake North Pierhead

14. Pentwater South Pierhead -- Pentwater

15. Little Sable Point Lighthouse -- Silver Lake/ Mears

16. White River Light Station -- Whitehall

17. Grand Haven South Pierhead Range Lights

18. South Haven South Pier Light

                                     Paint Ball
1. Paintball Extreme Arena & Arcade    77 Hancock St. Manistee Mi 231 723 2811

Retail Shops

1. McKnight Cutlery 815 N Michigan Ave Baldwin Mi 231 745 3704

Shrine Of The Pines

Shrine Of The Pines -- Baldwin -- 231-745-7892
A very unique collection of hand crafted wood furniture & items. 
The craftsmanship can be appreciated by all and is truly one-of-a-kind.
This place is a must see for the whole family. www.shrineofthepines.com

Skiing

1.  Cross Country Skiing at the Big M trail and North Country National Scenic Trails
which run through the Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette State Forest.
2.  Caberfae Peaks -- Cadillac -- 231-862-3000

Water Parks
 

1.  Adventure Island -- Cadillac -- 231-775-5665
2.  Fun Country -- Interlocken -- 231-276-6360
3.  Michigan Adventure --Muskegon -- 231-766-3377

Events

Michigan Motorcycle Events

West Shore Community Ice Arena

Big Air Motocross

Wildflower Sanctuary

March

March 29 2008 - The 27th Annual Wild Turkey Hunters Rendezvous -
 Sponsored by the Pere Marquette Chapter, Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Association, will be held Saturday MARCH 29, 2008 in BALDWIN. Registration starts at 8:00 Am and the program starts at 9:00 a.m.

April

4/1/2008 Extended Trout Season begins (some rivers)
4/26/2008 Trout Season opens all rivers for Trout Season

4/30/2008  Oak Grove Tavern's Annual May Day Cruise Party --- Irons --- 231-266-5562

May

05/01/2008 Big Sable Point Lighthouse Tours May 1 thru Oct. 15

5/3/2008   7th Annual Jeep Blessing & Swap Meet    Mesick Mi  www.cadillacjeepers.com 

5/09/2008 - 5/11/2008 49th Annual Mesick Mushroom Festival - Mesick

5/13/2008 and 5/27/2008 Antique Tractor Pull @ Twin Creek Inn  231 797 5418

05/15/2008- 10-15-2008 Shrine of The Pines  (Opens) Log Hunting Lodge Museum  

05/16/2008 - 05/18/2008 Blessing Of The Bikes Market Place  Baldwin
05/18/2008 Blessing Of The Bikes, 35th Annual (motorcycles)  Baldwin

June

06/04/2008 Luther Area Museum -- Open For The Season
06/07/2008 North Country Trail Relay
06/14/2008 - 09/01/2008 Sounds From The Forest  - Baldwin

06/15/2008 Big Sable Point Lighthouse Bus Tours
06/18/2008 - 08/20/2008 Echoes thru the Timbers  - Baldwin
06/26/2008 - 06/29/2008 Flea Roast and Ox Market, 33rd annual  - Irons

July

7/03/2008 - 7/5/2008  Luther Logging Days with fireworks  7/5/2008
07/03/2008 - 07/05/2008 Bluegrass Country Weekend, 25th Annual - Chase
7/2/2006 and 7/29/2006 Antique Tractor Pull @ Twin Creek Inn - 231-797-5418
07/10/2008 - 07/12/2008 Idlewild Music Fest  - Idlewild
7/19/2008 - 7/26/2008 Western Michigan Fair,-  Ludington 231-845-0324
07/23/2008 - 07/26/2008 Trout-A-Rama, 52th Annual -  Baldwin
07/26/08 Lake Co. D.A.R.E. Car Show  - Baldwin
07/26/2008 Sounds of the Forest - Jerry Weldons New York All Stars

August

8/9-10/2008 Gold Coast Artisan Fair - Ludington
8/14/2008 - 8/19/2008 Great American Crossroads Celebration - Reed City
8/16/ 2008 Trail Training Run North Country Trail Run
Come and train on the Big M trail in preparation for our September 20 race.
Run 16 - 25 miles on the actual course.  Fluids provided (bring water bottle),
no reservations needed, starting time is 8:30  a.m. at the Big M trail head.
8/19/2006 Antique Tractor Pull @ Twin Creek Inn - 231-797-5418

September
9/2/2006 and 9/16/2006 Antique Tractor Pull @ Twin Creek Inn - 231-797-5418
9/11/2008 - 9/15/2008 Oak Grove Tavern Cowboy Weekend - Irons - 231-266-5562
09/15/2008 - 01/01/2008 Sept. 15. Small Game Season Opens
09/20/2008 North Country Trail Run
This is a marathon and 50 mile race which is run entirely on a single-track trail in the Manistee National Forest. The course is challenging with a fair amount of hills. The 25 mile loop course offers excellent footing, no rocks or stream crossings. There are 7 aid stations per loop with the greatest distance being 3.9 miles. This is a premier event in the Midwest. You'll find this to be one of the best organized events you've ever participated in. There's also a great post race barbecue. Enter early!

Fall color tours on ATV's run through the Manistee National Forest on the ORV Trails
9/28/2008 12th annual Snowmobile Grass Drags round one
hosted by Newaygo County Snowmobile Association

October

10/01/2008 - 11/14/2008 2007 Archery Deer Season Opens
10/19/2008 10th annual Snowmobile Grass Drags round two
hosted by Newaygo County Snowmobile Association


November


11/15/2008 - 11/30/2008 2008 Firearms Deer Season
11/21/2008 - 11/22/2008 Charity Hat Auction, 21th annual-2008  Baldwin, Mi

December

12/01/2008 - 12/30/2008 Archery Deer - Late Season Opens

Restaurants

Twin Creek Inn  --- Luther ---  231-797-5418

Edies Log Bar --- Baldwin --- 231-745-4421

Government Lake Lodge Family Dining --- Baldwin --- 231-745-3000

Pompeii's --- Baldwin --- 231-745-2727

Cattail Cafe --- Baldwin --- 231-745-9011

Club 37 --- Peacock --- 231-266-5601

Debbie's Sportsman's Lounge --- Baldwin --- 231-745-8815

Jackie's Place & Company --- Irons --- 231-266-8382

Main Stream Cafe --- Baldwin --- 231-745-3377

Oak Grove Tavern --- Irons --- 231-266-5562

Village Restaurant --- Baldwin --- 231-745-9166

Call us at: 231-745-4101
or toll free 877-745-4101 8am until 10pm
Fax: 231-745-4104
E-Mail: info@wolflakemotel.com