Thursday: 3 pm - 7 pm Learn about Manitowish Waters (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 Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) and North Lakeland Discovery Center guides. Trail discussions will include…

Thursday: 9 am - 11 am or 11:30 am - 1:30 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 of historic images. Discover the Indigenous…

Wednesday: 9 am – 11 am or 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Rest Lake, which will depart from Rest Lake Park. Discover the Indigenous People cultural networks, logging camps, railroad landing, one of the state’s earliest forest ranger stations, Rest Lake…

Manitowish Waters Historical Society proudly participates in the 4th of July festivities, sharing  historic images of our community. Please join our community in our national celebration along County Highway W in downtown Manitowish Waters!

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…