Newberry Michigan Lodging, Attractions & Activities! Your Upper Michigan Playground!
The Newberry Area Tourism Association Welcomes You to Newberry - The Official Moose Capital of Michigan!
 

Newberry Michigan - All Around Us - Things to Do & Places to see!

Upper Peninsula Snowmobiling, ATVing, dog sledding, skiing, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, photography, nature, the Tahquamenon Falls, the Tahquamenon Logging Museum, and much more!

Spend a week in Tahquamenon Country.  Visit the Tahquamenon Falls  - Upper and Lower and enjoy many great events there along with dining and souveniors.  You can also view the Tahquamenon Falls by Riverboat Tour - with the Toonerville Trolley.  You don't want to miss Oswald's Bear Ranch, The Logging Museum, and many more places for your family and friends to enjoy.   
Please visit our entire Newberry Michigan website to learn more about the vast amount of Upper Peninsula activities!
Moe Moose is Newberry's official mascot. He is seen here posing in front of the incredible Tahquamenon Falls of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Newberry Michigan Lodging - Motels, Hotels, Campgrounds, Activities, Attractions - Upper Michigan
Upper Peninsula Vacations here in Newberry - the Moose Capital of Michigan!
You will find an endless opportunity of Upper Peninsula activities, events, and attractions here in the Newberry Michigan area.  There is so much to see and do within one hour from Newberry.
Newberry Michigan's Tahquamenon FallsNewberry Michigan is located in Luce County.  
It is an historical location in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.  Newberry is surrounded by hundred of miles of state and national forests.  It is the gateway to the Tahquamenon Falls and many other great attraction like Oswald's Bear Ranch.  It was designated the Official Moose Capital of Michigan in 2002.  In August 2007, a fire named the Sleeper Lakes Fire burned for many weeks.  It was saved by the incredible efforts of many local, state, and out of state firefighters.
Make sure to visit our Soft Adventure / Workshops, Seney Wildlife Refuge page, Dog Sledding page and Attractions page to learn more.

Oswald's Bear Ranch Upper Michigan Attractions

Spring - Great fishing, Michigan morel mushroom picking, bird watching, migrating birds return the the Upper Peninsula, trees flower and bloom, hiking, biking, golfing and more!
Summer - Enjoy exploring the beaches and waters of Lake Superior & Lake Michigan! Visit the Tahquamenon Falls Logging Museum - serving up real lumberjack breakfasts on scheduled days, Oswald's Bear Ranch, The Toonerville Trolley, the Shipwreck Museum, Whitefish Point, the Seney Wildlife Refuge, the Two Hearted River, the Tahquamenon Upper Falls & Tahquamenon Lower Falls, the Soo Locks, Crisp Point Lighthouse & more great Upper Peninsula sights!

Fall - Your eyes will be dazzled by the magnificent canvas of color - enjoyblueberry picking, hunting, fishing and of course our incredible Fall Color Tour.  Click here for more information.

Winter - Newberry Snowmobiling! - Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails, scenic cross country ski trails, and our local ski hill bring visitors from far way! Enjoy the Winter Festival at the Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Seney Wildlife Refuge Snow Fest, Newberry's Michigan Snow X Races and Sled Dog Races, the Curtis Ice Fishing Derby and more! Join us for our annual snowmobile racing events from the Michigan Snowmobile X Racing Association and take part or enjoy watching our ever growing Dog Sled Racing Events!
Upper Peninsula Snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, photography, dog sledding and much more!  Visit our many pages for details on Attractions, Active Adventure, Soft Adventure and Workshops in the Eastern Upper Peninsula that make our Tahquamenon Area unique and exciting! 

Newberry Area Events

For a complete listing, please visit the Interactive Calendar of Events.
When scheduling your visit to Newberry, Michigan, around a specific event, please contact the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-906-293-5562 to ensure that these dates listed below have not been changed due to circumstances beyond our control. Before visiting, check for current events and feel free to give us a call at 1(906) 293-5562 or 1 (800) 831-7292.  Thank you very much

For a listing of activities at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Click Here
For a listing of activities at Seney National Wildlife Refuge, click here
 
Big Valley Ski Hill (on Hamilton Lake Road) will be open in January and February, weather and snow permitting, from 12:00-5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays.  Come out for some family fun!   The Ice Rink in Newberry is also open.  Click Here for schedule and details for the ice rink and the Big Valley Ski Hill. 

Ice Fishing Open on all Refuge Ponds at Seney National Wildlife Refuge from Sunday January 1- Tuesday, February 28.  For more information call 906-586-9851.


Friday-Sunday, January 13-22  6th Annual Mike Maki Predator Challenge, Newberry.  Hunting competition.  On Sunday, January 22, check in is from 11am-2pm at the Newberry American Legion, with prizes at 3:00.  For more information or to register for the competition, call Chuck Johnson at 906-293-3971.

Saturday, January 21     
   **Explore the Arts, 1-4pm, Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis.  Have you ever wanted to learn a new hobby or craft or are you looking for others who share the same interests? If so, then this event is for you. Area artists, musicians and crafters will display or demonstrate their talents during this this event. Stop by and visit with those who want to share their love of their particular music, craft or hobby. Sign up for clubs and classes, network with others if you are already involved or just Explore the Arts!  For more information call Melissa at 586-9974.
   **CANCELLED**5th Annual Blessing of the Snowmobiles (11am) and Radar Run (1-4pm), Downtown Paradise, just west of the blinking light.  For more information click here. or call 906-492-3538 or 906-492-3219  **CANCELLED**

Saturday, February 4  
Guided Snowshoe Hike at 3:00pm. One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended).   Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls. Call 906-492-3415 for more information.

Tuesday, February 7, 7pm     
2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Hot chocolate and cookies provided (bring your own mug).  Great Migrations: The Science of Great Migrations and Lake Invaders: The Fight for Lake Huron. For more information call 906-586-9851.

Saturday, February 11    
   ** One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended).   Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm.   Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls. Call 906-492-3415 for more information
   **Cabin Fever Cabaret, Grand Marais,  a fun, enjoyable evening out for the entire family featuring local talent with refreshments and desserts.  The Grand Marais Cabaret Chorus, Scott Barr, The Sault (Soo)-premes, the Flaming Agates, and the duo of Frank Mead and Melissa Carothers are already planning their acts.  Everyone is invited to participate!!  Acts should be 3-5 minutes including instrumentals, bands, vocals/singing, comedians, dramatic readings, small skits, raps, etc... The sky is the limit! If interested in performing, contact Melissa at mcarothersup@gmail.com.
   ** Cabin Fever Dance, 7pm-11pm, Featuring Evergreen7, Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis     Dance those blues away to the tunes of Evergreen 7, a favorite Munising band. $10 admission at the door. Cash bar available.
   **Hike at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, 10:00am, meet at the Upper Falls Fact Shack; snowshoe or ski; late lunch at the Brewery. Sponsored by The Hiawatha Shore-To-Shore Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. For more information contact Stan or Kay at kay1940@lighthouse.net or 989-350-2826

Sunday, February 12  2pm-5pm   Winter Family Fun Day at Big Valley Ski Hill, Hamilton Lake Rd, Newberry.  Come out for great family fun.  Free lift tickets and skis, bonfire, snowshoeing, downhill races, cider and hot chocolate!   For more information contact MSU Extention at 293-3203.

Tuesday, February 14, 7pm    2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Hot chocolate and cookies provided (bring your own mug). Great Migrations: Race to Survive  and Division Street     For more information call 906-586-9851.

Friday-Saturday, February 17-18  
  ** Mardi Gras De Snow, Snowmobile Festival of Races & Games, Paradise, MI. Variety of races on Friday and Saturday. Awards banquet Saturday evening. For more information call 906-492-3219 or go to  www.paradiseareanightriders.com
  ** 20th Annual Top of the Lake Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show in downtown Naubinway, MI (on US2). Friday Breakfast Ride: breakfast at the Naubinway Pavillion (8:00 to 10:00am) followed by a ride to Cranberry Lake and back with side trips from Cranberry Lake. Following the ride there will be a light supper at the Pavillion (5:00 to 7:00). Saturday:10:00am-3:00pm is the Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show with food booths and a swap area.   Banquet is 4:30pm to 6:00pm, at the Garfield Township Hall, Engadine, and includes drawings and auctions. For more information call Charlie or Marilyn at  906-477-6192 or 906-477-6298 or email info@snowmobilemuseum.com

Saturday, February 18  
   ** Curtis Area Winter Carnival, 10am-4pm, South Manistique Lake, Curtis, MI. Many fun events on the ice: Dog Sled Rides, Chili Cook-Off, Ice Fishing, Music, Food Booths, Bake Sale, Children's Games, Cookie Walk, Children's Pinata, Ice Golf, Turkey Bowling, Kid's Mini Sled Challenge, Snow Sculptures. Bring the whole family! For more information call 906-586-3700.
   ** Family Music Concerts, Erickson Center, Curtis. Warm up and join in the Curtis Winter Carnival events at the Erickson Center! Kitty Donohoe will perform family friendly music on the hour beginning at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Hot chocolate, concessions and restroom facilities available. For more information call 586-9974
   ** UP200 Sled Dog Championship, Grand Marais, MI. Welcome the mushers and their four-footed teams to Grand Marais, the halfway point in the UP200; the teams arrive late morning and afternoon at the Community Center on Brazel Street. For more information go to    http://up200.org/viewing-areas/
   ** Guided Snowshoe Hike at 3:00pm. One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended).    Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls, M-123 north of Newberry. Call 906-492-3415 for more information.
   ** Tahquamenon Snowshoe Race, Upper Tahquamenon Falls. 5K, 10K, 20K and 800 meter Kids Snowshoe races. Many age groups with awards to the top three in each age group for each race. For more information go to www.greatlakesendurance.com.

Tuesday, February 21, 7pm      2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Forever Wild: Celebrating Americas Wilderness and Elsa's Legacy   For more information call 906-586-9851. 

Friday – Saturday, February 24-25    Great Lakes Antique Snowmobile Series, Newberry One Lunger 200, Snowmobile Race, Tahquamenon Motor Sports Track, Newberry, MI. Snowmobile race for 1980 and earlier chassis on a ¾ mile track. Qualifying on Friday from 9:00-3:00. Friday afternoon kid’s race- 3:00pm- with 2 age divisions. Saturday race starts at 10:00am. Admission- $8.00. For more information, call S&J Sports at 906-293-9330 or visit www.greatlakesseries.com
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