Friday, July 18, 2025: 9:30 am - 12 pm or 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Curious about the real story behind John Dillinger and his gang during their infamous weekend in Manitowish Waters? Join us for a unique experience as we explore historic Dillinger sites on a scenic pontoon tour, guided by Kay Krans, historian…

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 5:30 - 9:30pm Embark on a 4-hour sunset pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage with a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist Hannah Thorpe (Gargrave) and Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern. Departing from Springstead Boat Landing, this guided tour will explore the rich history and stunning natural beauty of…

Friday, July 25, 2025 9am - 12:30pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Rest Lake, departing from Rest Lake Park. Explore the area's rich history, including Indigenous cultural networks, logging camps, railroad landings, one of Wisconsin's earliest forest ranger stations, the mysteries of Rest Lake Dam, early…

Thursday, July 31, 2025 1pm - 4:30pm ChatGPT said: Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern and a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist as we explore one of the most significant Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps in the Northwoods along the newest NHAL hiking trail! This 3-mile hike will take us along the Manitowish…

Thursday, August 14, 2025: 9:00 am - 11:30 or 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Travel back in time with Kay Krans from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society on the second Manitowish Waters Crime Pontoon Tour of the summer. Uncover the local bootlegging operations that supplied alcohol to Chicago and Minneapolis. Hear the gripping story of…

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 9am - 12pm Big Lake is a picturesque lake with a fascinating murder mystery in its past. In the 1920s, people from all walks of life began settling in the area. Several summer estates and small rental cabins dotted the landscape, while those who lived there year-round were caretakers for the…

Friday, August 22, 2025: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Interested in uncovering the true story behind John Dillinger and his gang's infamous weekend in Manitowish Waters? Join us for a special experience as we explore historic Dillinger sites on a scenic pontoon tour, guided by Kay Krans, historian with…

Wednesday, 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…

Tuesday, 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…

Tuesday, 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…