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,…

Thursday, July 30, 2026: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) member Jim Bokern on a pontoon tour of Manitowish and Little Star lakes, departing from the Blue Bayou Inn. Discover the indigenous community's cultural networks, logging camps, railroad landing, early resorts, Ojibwa village, unique residents, and Dillinger's gang. Participants will…

Thursday August 6, 2026: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern and a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalist Jenna 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…

Friday, August 7, 2026: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Join Kay Krans, a historian of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, for a pontoon tour of Stone, Fawn, and Clear Lakes. Departing from Clear Lake, this tour will highlight the fascinating histories of these lakes through historic images. Explore Native American trail networks, the area's first…

Friday August 7, 2026: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Kay Krans and NLDC naturalist for a pontoon tour of Spider and Island lakes, departing from Blue Bayou. Discover the area's fascinating history, including Indigenous cultural networks, logging camps, Ojibwa sugar bushes, ricing areas, and early resorts. As you cruise…