Friday, July 18, 2025: 9:30 am - 12 pm or 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Curious about the real story behind John Dillinger and his gang during their infamous weekend in Manitowish Waters? Join us for a unique experience as we explore historic Dillinger sites on a scenic pontoon tour, guided by Kay Krans, historian…

Tuesday, July 15, 2025: 8:30 am – 11:00 am or 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Jim Bokern for a two-hour 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…

Friday, July 11, 2025: 9:00 am - 11:30 or 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Take a step back in time with the Manitowish Waters Historical Society on the Manitowish Waters Crime Pontoon Tour #1. Hear how local residents became involved in bootlegging, supplying alcohol to Chicago and Minneapolis. Learn about the kidnapping of mob boss Leon Gleckman and…