Latest Past Events
Driving Tour of Northwoods Forest History
North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, MANITOWISH WTRSTuesday, September 30 - 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Join us as we journey from eastern Iron County to the ancient forests surrounding Star Lake, discovering both historic and contemporary forestry sites in the Northern Highland American Legion Forest. By the late 19th century, Wisconsin’s leaders aimed to establish a state park or forest reserve…
Dillinger Pontoon Tour #4
Little Bohemia 142 US-51, Manitowish WatersTuesday, September 9, 2025: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Join us for the final Dillinger Pontoon Tour of the summer of 2025. Learn about the real events of John Dillinger and his gang’s notorious weekend in Manitowish Waters. Kay Krans, historian with the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, will guide…
Bike Trail Tour through Mercer
River's Edge Outfitters 263 US-51, Manitowish WatersWednesday, August 27, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm Join historian Jim Bokern and naturalist Hannah Gargrave for a 4.5-hour E-bike ride from River’s Edge Outfitters to Carow Park in Mercer. Enjoy a leisurely ride as you explore the fascinating history and natural sites along the route. E-bike rental is included in the event fee. Space is…