Friday: 9 am – 11 am or 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Kay Krans on a two-hour pontoon tour of Manitowish and Little Star lakes, which will depart from Blue Bayou. Discover the Indigenous community's cultural networks, logging camps, railroad landing, early resorts, Ojibwa village, unique residents, homesteads, businesses…

Wednesday: 6:30-8:30 Legends are powerful and can captivate the imagination, whether they are true or not. Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Kay Krans and a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist for an evening pontoon tour of Manitowish Lake. Our tour will delve into the history, legends and myths, and the ecology of this important…

Kay Krans is leading a NEW tour of the vast array of criminal activity on the MW chain.   9:00-11:30 and then 12:30-3:00 Join the MWHS tour of Gangsters in the Northwoods on our comfortable pontoon boat, touring the famous Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes. On our tour, learn how local citizens got involved in the…

Thursday: 8:30 – 11 am or 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Spider and Island lakes, which will depart from the Blue Bayou. Discover the Indigenous People cultural networks, logging camps, railroad landing, Ojibwa sugar bush, ricing areas, mysteries, unique residents, homesteads,…

Wednesday: 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. This tour is led by…

Wednesday: 11 am – 4 pm Join DNR naturalist Jenna Malinowski and Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern on a five-hour pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. The trip will depart from Springstead Boat Landing and explore the histories, rich natural beauty and resources of the 13,000-acre Scenic Waters Area. Some bound historic…

Wednesday:  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Join a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist and Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern on a new 3.5-hour sunset pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. The trip will depart from Springstead Boat Landing and explore the histories, rich natural beauty and resources of the 13,000-acre Scenic Waters…

Join us and discover the rich and unique heritage of WinMan trails from 3-5pm on Saturday July 27th at the WinMan Chalet. Jim Bokern from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society will be sharing a fascinating conversation regarding the history and importance of logging and railroads in the Northwoods. Jim will address the unique significance of…

Thursday: 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…

Kay Krans is leading a NEW tour of the vast array of criminal activity on the MW chain. 9:00-11:30 and then 12:30-3:00 Join the MWHS tour of Gangsters in the Northwoods on our comfortable pontoon boat, touring the famous Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes. On our tour, learn how local citizens got involved in the…