Friday, July 10, 2026, Afternoon Tour:  12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Travel back in time with Kay Krans from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society on the first afternoon 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 mob boss…

Tuesday, July 14, 2026: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society guides and NLDC naturalists as we journey through Trout Lake on a pontoon tour. The meeting location is South Trout Lake Boat Landing. Space is limited, so please register early; $30 ($25 for members of the NLDC or MWHS). Register at…

Friday, July 17, 2026, Morning Tour:  9:30 am – 12:00 pm Join us for the Dillinger Pontoon Tour #2 (Morning) of the summer of 2026. 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 you on a unique…

Friday, July 17, 2026, Afternoon Tour: 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Join us for the Dillinger Pontoon Tour #2 (Afternoon) of the summer of 2026. 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 you on a…

Wednesday, July 22, 2026: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Explore the history and natural beauty of the 13,000-acre Turtle Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area on a guided pontoon tour.  Enjoy excellent birding and wildlife viewing as you learn about the history and cultural traditions of this jewel of the Northwoods.  Fundraiser for local conservation.  Limit:…

Wednesday, July 22, 2026:  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Embark on a 4-hour sunset pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage with a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist Jenna, 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…

Thursday, July 23, 2026: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Explore the history and natural beauty of the 13,000-acre Turtle Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area on a guided pontoon tour.  Enjoy excellent birding and wildlife viewing as you learn about the history and cultural traditions of this jewel of the Northwoods.  Fundraiser for local conservation.  Limit:…

Friday, July 24, 2026, Morning Tour:  9:00am – 11:30am; Lunch 11:45am – 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…

Friday, July 24, 2026, Afternoon Tour: Lunch 11:00am – 11:45am; Tour 12:00pm – 2:30pm 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,…

Thursday, July 30, 2026: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Join Jim Bokern, historian with the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, for a pontoon tour of Alder and Wild Rice lakes. Departing from Alder Lake, this tour will delve into the rich history of the area, featuring historic images and stories. Explore the Indigenous People trail networks,…