Always a great time with Captain Steve!!! (Third year customer) He is extremely knowledgeable, down…read moreto earth, and of course GETS THE FISH. Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Coho/King Salmon on Superior. He has also taken us out on Lac La Belle for Walleye. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Lakes Superior fishing charters for trout and salmon. Half day (5hrs) and full day (8hrs) charters…read moreare available.

Such a quiet island. Bugnets in July were the best thing we brought. We hiked the Huginnin Trail…read moreand camped on Huginnin Cove for 2 nights and then in Washington campground for 1 night. The trails were well marked and for the most part we could identify the trail. It seemed overgrown in parts, but I get it, they want to maintain the nature. The cove campground we stayed at was on the beach (#2). It was nice. We didn't encounter any moose or wolves...July 13-July 15 2026. We got lucky and got a shelter in Washington campground during our final night. The shelter was clean and pest free. The ranger came by twice to check on us which felt reassuring. We definitely want to return in the future to hike the other side of the island.

This is one of the least visited national parks, and it's not because it isn't worth visiting…read more Rather, it's so isolated that it needs a 3-6 hr ferry ride or a 45-60 min sea plane ride. Even then, there's only one hotel to stay in which is usually booked out pretty far in advance, unless you want to camp with potable water sources not the most reliable. Of course, this is by design in order to preserve the beautiful natural wilderness. I visited in the shoulder season in the first week of June, and there weren't that many people, emphasizing the wild solitude. It seems like all the visitors here are respectful of nature since there was not any litter nor any defacing at all. The trails here are primitive and not paved or lined with gravel. You can see so much wildlife here, from tiny amphibians the size of my fingernail to huge moose. The night sky is amazing with so many stars, and I saw the Milky Way due to the high quality of the night sky. It is very humbling. As a note, limited amounts of foraging is allowed. I didn't take anything, but I saw edible mushrooms and fiddleheads, and later in the season there's wild blueberries, strawberries, and thimbleberries. Even though it is early before the first hatch, the mosquitoes here are ferocious!

This Waterfront Park really embodies what the town of Houghton, Michigan is all about…read more Houghton, Michigan (in my opinion) is a pretty cozy/old fashioned/industrial city with this terrific Waterfront Park situated along the edge of Portage Lake within the Keweenaw Waterway. The main highlight is a pedestrian walking pathway, where all you have to do is stroll about and breathe in the fresh air of the UP - Upper Peninsula. Plus, another scenic aspect of the park is having the Portage Lake Lift Bridge as the centerpiece focal point, making for quality photo opportunities (especially when the sun is out, lol) for those visitors exploring around town. And...the Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Houghton and Hancock, which the road eventually leads towards Copper Harbor, MI - "The Gateway to Isle Royale National Park". For me coming to Houghton on my eventual journey out to Isle Royale...I very much enjoyed becoming acquainted with the city. Btw, there is an Isle Royale Visitor Center right nearby here for those interested in purchasing souvenirs, watching a park film and having your NP Passport stamped. Overall, this Waterfront Park gave me a fresh perspective for appreciating what makes Houghton quite the charming town. I used about 1 hour just casually hanging out here, taking some time to sit down on one of the many benches to relax and people watch.

Parked by the water and went to dinner. After walked i bit around town and by the water. Peaceful…read moreand seems very safe. nice to be on vacation and not have to feel you need to be on alter and didn't see any homeless on the Upper P trip. Houghton is a college town ... several bar and restaurants. Water sports, fishing, hiking. This was our last stop on our Upper P trip. We actually went home a day early .. missed the dog. hope to return in the fall or spring ... especially the fall.

We stumbled upon Big Bay Outfitters and decided to go in because of its charming look and…read moreinteresting signage. It was definitely worth the visit. All of the fishing supplies you could need, boat rentals, and gear - though we really didn't need anything, we just wanted to hang around and explore. Bill was very helpful when we asked about waterfalls in the vicinity - it just so happens that he created a map of waterfalls! He also does tours, and although I'm not big on organized tours, he is just the kind of person that I would like as a guide - maybe next trip.

My sisters and I were exploring the UP and decided to camp near Lake Independence. We wanted to do…read moresome fishing and check out waterfalls in the surrounding area. We had been referred to Big Bay Outfitters to rent a fishing boat. We were welcomed by both Bill and Kristi with exceptional kindness and hospitality. We rented a fishing boat and Bill promptly delivered it to the dock at the arranged time and had it picked up expediently . They were both very knowledgeable about the area from the lakes, waterfalls, fishing tips and gear, roads and trails, etc. They offer a plethora of supplies in their shop in case you need anything. We highly recommend Big Bay Outfitters and plan to be back again!

Look, I can only really speak about the ice cream cones. I mean I never rented a kayak or a…read moremountain bike or anything of that sort. No, this is strictly about ice cream. The ice cream is the bomb! Fantastic flavors and giant full-you-up scoops. Love that ice cream.

No food No ambiance…read more They rent out kayaks for Keweenaw Water Way-shallow small tandem that was not steady and had holes in it My ass was soaked after 2 minutes When we came back, I got flooded in my seat Not much to see but black water Very busy with boats I would advise to try something else or skip it all together Not a kayaking experience I'd do again Service was ok but nothing like we had experienced in Copper Harbor

Nice Beautiful place to stroll…read more The people in period costumes are acting, don't fall for it!!! Lovely walk around the woods and along the water We enjoyed our time here Park rangers were pleasant and helpful

It's a nice and beautiful place. The lake view was wonderful. The fort has a lot of interesting…read morefacts about the fort. The reenactors were great with our kids, had them doing laundry the old fashioned way.

Such a fun place. We took our granddaughter here today for her first time fishing. Everyone was…read morevery helpful and she was able to enjoy catching her fish. Great memories for certain! We will be back often and are preparing the grill for our trout feast tonight.

Dino is such a gracious host and a wonderful tour guide! My friends and I had a wonderful time…read morelearning about the fresh spring and all about the trout! I absolutely recommend stopping in here for a fun time. We caught 2 trout and they were delicious. It's great because they are all spring kept and fed non toxic food, so the meat tastes clean!