Friday: 10:30 am – 5 pm Join local historian and guide Jim Bokern and a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist on a fascinating hike through history in the Plum Lake Hemlocks Forest State Natural Area. We will explore the Milwaukee Road Railroad, state leased land, and the people that lived in this area over a…

Thursday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us as we travel from eastern Iron County to the old growth forest surrounding Star Lake to explore both historic and modern forestry sites surrounding the Northern Highland American Legion Forest. By the late 19th century, Wisconsin’s leaders wished to create a state park or forest reserve in…

Friday: 1 pm – 4:00 pm Explore one of the most robust Civilian Conservation Corps camps in the Northwoods with Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern and a NLDC naturalist while walking on the newest NHAL hiking trail! With 23 interpretive signs and cleared archaeological features, years of research will be discussed while traveling…

Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10am-3pm oin us at Little Bohemia Lodge for a great day of classic and custom car & boat viewing, informative pontoon rides on Little Star Lake being sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Historical Society and the North Lakeland Discovery Center, live music, demonstrations, food and beverages offered for sale by Little…

Moonshine in the Northwoods “State Prohibition Officers Land Manitowish Hooch Hounds with the goods” Headline, February 15, 1922 Vilas County News Join us at 1 p.m. on May 31st at the MAC and discover how moonshine operations changed and impacted several Northwoods’ communities. During Prohibition, visitors and residents sought sanctuary from Volstead Act enforcement in…

Tuesday: 5 - 7 p.m. The MWHS will be honoring people who have contributed significantly to the history of Manitowish Waters. Beverages and appetizers will be provided with donations welcomed. This evening is open to the public.

Thursday: 9:30 am – noon or 1:15 pm – 3:45 pm What were John Dillinger and his gang really like and what is the “behind the scenes” story of their weekend in Manitowish Waters? Enjoy the rich histories of Manitowish Waters as we travel by pontoon to historic Dillinger sites. The tour is led by…

Thursday: 9 am - 11 am or 11:30 am - 1:30 pm or 2 pm - 4 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Alder and Wild Rice lakes. This trip will depart from Alder Lake and explore the rich histories of these lakes with a wealth…

Thursday: 3 pm - 7 pm Learn about MW history and visit some of our social establishments as we hike at a leisurely pace on area trails. Using tour guide headsets, participants can easily hear and learn from MWHS guides. Trail discussions will include geology, prehistoric, Ojibwa culture, logging, early resorts, guides, Rest Lake Ranger…