Thursday, July 30, 2026: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) member Jim Bokern on a pontoon tour of Manitowish and Little Star lakes, departing from the Blue Bayou Inn. Discover the indigenous community’s cultural networks, logging camps, railroad landing, early resorts, Ojibwa village, unique residents, and Dillinger’s gang. Participants will view many unique historic sites and supplemental historic images and documents. Directions to the launch site will be sent prior to the trip.

Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early! The cost is $60 ($55 for members of the MWHS or NLDC). Registration opens in mid-March at the North Lakeland Discovery Center. For more details, contact the NLDC at 715-543-2085 or via email at [email protected]. There are no restroom facilities at the launch site. An email will be sent to registered participants prior to the tour with suggested items to bring.