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…

Join Kay Krans as she discusses the history of the Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Club. Learn how teenagers have forged and run an organization that has entertained thousands of summer visitors through the years. A light lunch will be served.

Join us at North Lakeland Discover Center for a special event honoring our Pioneers of Historic Preservation.

Learn what John Dillinger and his gang were really like and the “behind the scenes” story of their weekend in Manitowish Waters as we travel by pontoon to historic Dillinger sites. Enjoy a box lunch and tour the grounds of the famous Little Bohemia Lodge, the property that was featured in the movie Public Enemies.…