As a lifelng Yooper I've known of this place, just didn't know the history of it until a few years ago. I HAVE to get over there and check it out, who knows, maybe this winter. I'll have all deer season (sitting in a blind) to plan a trip. I'd like to camp at the old settlement but after seeing your photos a trip along the NCT should be included too.
Glad you liked it. Yeah, I'm sitting down here kicking myself for not exploring this area more when I lived in Negaunee. I was looking at a couple maps of the area and a nice hike might be from the McCormick Tract to Craig Lake SP. Of course this might be a better idea for the summer as I don't think they plow the road out to Craig Lake. I was also interested to see that the north end of the wilderness contains a number of waterfalls that aren't listed in any guide I have. Access is off the AAA Road from Big Bay to Skanee so a bit harder to get to (unless you have a snowmobile!). Anyway I definately recommend it, a very unique place!
bluffview - Nov 8, 2007 8:41 am - Hasn't voted
Very nice!As a lifelng Yooper I've known of this place, just didn't know the history of it until a few years ago. I HAVE to get over there and check it out, who knows, maybe this winter. I'll have all deer season (sitting in a blind) to plan a trip. I'd like to camp at the old settlement but after seeing your photos a trip along the NCT should be included too.
dwhike - Nov 8, 2007 8:50 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Very nice!Glad you liked it. Yeah, I'm sitting down here kicking myself for not exploring this area more when I lived in Negaunee. I was looking at a couple maps of the area and a nice hike might be from the McCormick Tract to Craig Lake SP. Of course this might be a better idea for the summer as I don't think they plow the road out to Craig Lake. I was also interested to see that the north end of the wilderness contains a number of waterfalls that aren't listed in any guide I have. Access is off the AAA Road from Big Bay to Skanee so a bit harder to get to (unless you have a snowmobile!). Anyway I definately recommend it, a very unique place!