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  Manistique MI in the Upper Peninsula
Manistique was originally a lumber transfer town, the timber was cut further north and sent down the Manistique River to Lake Michigan.
The timber was sorted at Manistique and sent by boat to different towns for processing and use.
Here, the distance between the two Great Lakes is shortest and a trail near Manistique was used by lifestation keepers to drag their lifeboats from one lake to another in times of emergency.
www.exploringthenorth.com /manistique   (567 words)

  
 Seeing The Light - Manistique Pierhead Lighthouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Manistique river received its name from the French, and was reportedly a corruption of the Ojibwa for "River of the big bay," in reference to the significant river and its tributaries which spread throughout a vast portion of Michigan's upper peninsula.
By the turn of the century the population of Manistique had grown to 3,500, with the mills employing 1,200 men, boasting a combined capital of $1,300,000, and producing 80,000,000 board feet of white pine a year.
These were boom times for Manistique, and while the federal government had undertaken a string of significant harbor improvements throughout Lake Michigan since the 1850's, the entry to the Manistique had somehow been overlooked.
www.terrypepper.com /lights/michigan/manistique/manistique.htm   (1454 words)

  
 Great Lakes Areas of Concern: Manistique River
The Area of Concern(AOC) is the last 1.7 miles of the river, from the dam to the mouth of the harbor at Lake Michigan.
Manistique River priorities include remediation of PCB contaminated sediment in the lower river and harbor and CSO elimination.
The Manistique River was sampled as part of the tributary monitoring portion of the Lake Michigan Mass Balance Study.
www.epa.gov /glnpo/aoc/manistique.html   (1478 words)

  
 Manistique MI in the Upper Peninsula, Lodging, Recreation and Attractions
Manistique, MI is just 88 miles from the Mackinac Bridge and about 160 miles northeast of Green Bay, WI, convenient for travelers driving up either side of Lake Michigan.
Once a thriving lumber town, Manistique is now a central destination for enjoying attractions and recreational activities year round.
Manistique is a very friendly town, with excellent accommodations, good food, and lots of fun things to see and do.
www.visitmanistique.com   (956 words)

  
 Big Spring, Kitch iti kipi, near Manistique Michigan in the Upper Peninsula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Go 6 miles west of Manistique on US 2 to Thompson, take M-149 north for 12 miles to the park.
According to legend the Spring was named Kitch-iti-kipi in memory of the young chieftain who went to his death in the icy waters in an attempt to satisfy the vain caprice of his ladylove.
This beautiful quiet spring was discovered deep in the lush wilderness by John I. Bellaire, a Manistique businessman.
www.visitmanistique.com /bigsprings/park.html   (780 words)

  
 Zion Lutheran Church, Manistique, Michigan
Zion Lutheran Church in Manistique for five years, and she has served as organist at Bethany Lutheran Church in Isabella for 34 years.
Kim Fannin, Church Secretary, was born and raised in Manistique.
He graduated from Manistique High School in 1966, and after a brief stay in Wisconsin, returned to Manistique where he retired from the Inland Lime and Stone Company after 22 years of operating and laboring.
zionlutheran-manistique.org /staff.html   (593 words)

  
 Manistique Michigan Recreation, Lake Michigan and the Hiawatha National Forest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Manistique is nestled on the Lake Michigan shoreline and surrounded by national and state forest lands in the Upper Peninsula of MI
MANISTIQUE HARBOR, Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Manistique River.
Manistique is located on Trail #2, the southern route across the Upper Peninsula.
www.visitmanistique.com /recreate/recreate.html   (1860 words)

  
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anistique Area Schools is located in Schoolcraft County which is one of the largest counties geographically in the State of Michigan, bordered on the south by Lake Michigan and extending sixty miles north almost to Lake Superior.
Manistique is a picturesque city of 4,000 people located in the southwest corner of Schoolcraft County at the mouth of the Manistique River.
A large portion of Schoolcraft county is in the Hiawatha National Forest on the west, the Manistique River State Forest in the central region, and the Seney National Wildlife Refuge to the northeast.
www.manistique.k12.mi.us   (122 words)

  
 Manilak Resort on Big Manistique Lake
Manistique Lakes area pictures and the Black Creek Flooding.
Big Manistique Lake and the Curtis area is a great place for all sportsmen.
For the hunter we are located across from Black Creek Flooding state land, and there's also many other acres of state and federal forest all within driving distances.
www.manilakresort.com   (252 words)

  
 Manistique Historical Water Tower, Schoolcraft County, Michigan
The village of Manistique drilled several artesian wells, with the wells tapped for use of the fire pumps, but this source proved inadequate.
The next phase of the construction of Manistique's $100,000 pumping plant and tower was began yesterday when Stensrud, The Marquette Contractor began the ditch in which will be laid the twenty-four inch gravity main.
Grant request paperwork was submitted to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, April 30, 2001, by U.P. Engineers and Architects, Inc., of Marquette.
www.manistique.org /oldtower.html   (2146 words)

  
 Manistique Michigan Process Servers - ServeNow.com
The Manistique Michigan process servers on ServeNow.com offer a number of services related to civil procedure and service of process aside from just legal document delivery in Manistique.
Manistique Process Servers make daily trips to County Courts, Michigan County Clerks, Manistique Municipal Courts, Manistique Criminal Courts, Michigan Supreme Courts and Michigan Courts of Appeals.
Service of process is the delivery of these Michigan legal documents such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, orders to show cause, writs and other court documents.
www.serve-now.com /process-server/Michigan/Manistique   (360 words)

  
 Michicampers - U.P. Treks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We live in southeast Lower Michigan, but John spent the second half of his childhood and his college years in the Upper Peninsula, and we have been making (at least) annual treks up there for the last 20+ years.
The townsite is nestled in a cove with 90’ high limestone cliffs on one side and the limestone beach wrapping around the opposite shoreline.
Michigan DNR State Park Pass – you don’t need to camp at the great State Parks in the U.P. to appreciate this pass – visit some of them just to enjoy the great trails, beaches, and historic sites.
www.wideopenwest.com /%7Ejbonetti/Michicamper/uptreks.htm   (4653 words)

  
 Edmund Cardinal Szoka -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He was born in (Click link for more info and facts about Grand Rapids, Michigan) Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Casimir, a (The property of being smooth and shiny) Polish immigrant, and Mary Szoka.
At the same time, he was treasurer and secretary of the Episcopal Conference of Michigan.
He was created and proclaimed a member of the ((Roman Catholic Church) the body of cardinals who advise the Pope and elect new Popes) College of Cardinals by in the consistory of June 28, 1988.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ed/edmund_cardinal_szoka.htm   (478 words)

  
 Manistique Hotels: Comfort Inn Manistique Hotel, Michigan MI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Warm hospitality, professional service at one of the most convenient locations in Manistique are all part of your stay with Choice Hotels and at Comfort Inn Manistique Hotel your comfort is our business.
It is for this reason that the Comfort Inn Manistique Hotel proudly offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, ensuring that every night at the hotel will be a comfortable night or the room is on us.
Hotel guest rooms at the Comfort Inn Manistique Hotel include an array of amenities that include a 25-inch remote-controlled TV with premium channels, complimentary in-room coffee, and a comfortable in-room workspace for guests on business in Manistique.
ci-manistique-mi.chidirect.com   (345 words)

  
 Manistique, Michigan Yellow Pages for Businesses, Churches, Schools, Government and Non-Profits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
These searchable Yellow Pages provide you with a nearly sublime directory of Manistique, Michigan phone numbers, addresses and contact information for the businesses, churches, schools, government agencies and non profit organizations located here in our hometown.
Check out our Manistique, Michigan Coupons in our Coupon Section, though it is still somewhat new, we offer free online printable coupons such as manufacturer's coupons, grocery coupons, restaurant coupons, travel deals, last minute cruise deals, vacation deals, cell phone deals and more.
For those that are looking to move to the Manistique, Michigan community we have our Moving Guides that offer information on real estate listings offered by both real estate agents/realtors and for sale by owner.
www.hometownusa.com /mi/business/Manistique.html   (630 words)

  
 Manistique Singles, How many singles are there in Manistique, Michigan ? Manistique Swingers for gays & Manistique ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you are a Manistique single man or single woman, naSingles.com is the place for you to meet other Manistique singles.
Whether your looking for singles events in Manistique, swingers clubs, love, romance or Manistique Dating regardless of your education, looks, or sexual preference, naSingles opens the door to computer matching, relationships, love, gay romantic, lovers, photos.
Choose between Manistique potential boyfriend or girlfriend for relationships, encounters, matchmaking or just browse the manistique personal ads.
www.nasingles.com /mi/manistique-singles.htm   (275 words)

  
 Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Manistique means “Unamanitigong” that means Vermillion or the color of the river, in the language of the Indian Tribe that first settled in this area.
As tourists have known for more than 100 years Manistique / Schoolcraft County is a peaceful place where no one rushes and no one rushes you.
It’s a piece of vintage, small town America where you leave your stress behind at the city limits and mellow out with a variety of fun filled activities and events.
www.manistique.com /Chamber/HOME.HTM   (401 words)

  
 Big Bay De Noc vacation rentals Michigan Suite
Manistique, the closest large town, is about a twenty minute drive.
You'll also enjoy Michigan's finest state parks, like Fayette, a ghost town, and Big Springs, with a raft ride across bubbling clear fresh water springs.
During your stay on the Garden Peninsula, you'll be able to enjoy many of the Upper Peninsula's favorite attractions.
www.greatrentals.com /MI/6843.html   (823 words)

  
 Water Tower, Manistique Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The 200' octagonal brick tower has been designated of outstanding historical and architectural significance to the United States.
Built in 1922 at a cost of $62,450, the tower commemorates the birth of Manistique's municipal water works.
The water tower site at the west bank of the Manistique River on Deer Street in Manistique, is also the site of the "Log House" and "Putnam House" museum buildings.
www.fishweb.com /maps/schoolcraft/manistique/watertower   (107 words)

  
 Curtis Michigan, Manistique Lakes Recreation Area
Curtis is a unique waterfront village surrounded by the Manistique lakes, with over 15,000 acres of water.
Surrounded by forests, the Manistique Lakes Recreation Area is a "true north" vacation land.
The six major lakes are North Manistique Lake at 1,722 acres; Big Manistique Lake at 10,130 acres; South Manistique Lake at 4,001 acres; Milakokia Lake at 1,956 acres; Lake Ann Louise at 311 acres; and Millecoquins Lake at 1,890 acres.
www.exploringthenorth.com /curtis/home.html   (544 words)

  
 Manistique Hotels: Econo Lodge Lakeshore Manistique Hotel, Michigan MI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Your first Choice for hotel accommodations in the Manistique area, the Econo Lodge Lakeshore Manistique Hotel provides a safe and comfortable stay in hotel rooms that are immaculate, with a staff who offers friendly and helpful hospitality.
The quality of our hotel, the professionalism of our staff, and the prices of our hotel rooms will surely give you the most value whether on a family vacation, a business trip, or simply a restful night after a long day on the road.
Benefiting from such a convenient location means that the Econo Lodge Lakeshore Manistique Hotel is only minutes away from local restaurants, as well as shopping, businesses and the Manistique area attractions.
el-manistique-mi.chidirect.com   (338 words)

  
 Elk Street Lodge, Manistique Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Elk Street Lodge, Manistique Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula
Elk Street Lodge is an inviting vacation spot for the travelers to the Manistique area.
Manistique is on the southern edge of the Hiawatha National Forest.
www.exploringthenorth.com /elkstreet/lodge.html   (739 words)

  
 Lodging.com: Hotel Details
The Holiday Inn Express Manistique Hotel is the area's newest and finest hotel.
We are an Excellence Quality Performer with 55 attractive, brand new, deluxe units including Whirlpool Suites - Direct dial, 2 line, dataport telephones - 25" color televisions with free HBO and ESPN2 as well as complimentary Express Start Breakfast.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel is across from beautiful Lake Michigan and some rooms offer a view of the lake.
www.lodging.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=18892   (299 words)

  
 Fairview School in Manistique, Michigan/MI - School Tree
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Court of Appeals temporarily halted a ruling Monday that allowed governments and public universities to provide health insurance to the partners of gay employees.
OSCODA COUNTY - Troopers from the Gaylord Michigan State Police (MSP) post's Mio detachment arrested a 21-year-old Oscoda man Wednesday on charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC).
The alleged CSC incidents which led to the man's arrest allegedly took place at his residence during the month of April.
michigan.schooltree.org /public/Fairview-043712.html   (231 words)

  
 Manistique/Lake Michigan vacation rentals Michigan Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is located in a wonderful remote location on the south shore of Michigan's upper peninsula, overlooking the beautiful Parent Bay of Lake Michigan.
The Lake Michigan shoreline provides great kayaking, hiking, swimming, sunbathing and bonfires on the beach.
The city of Manistique is just 13 miles east, and features great shopping, food, light houses, city marina, charter fishing and the Kewadin Casino.
www.greatrentals.com /MI/7767.html   (610 words)

  
 Romantic America - The State of Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We are currently working in this area to bring you more romantic destinations.
Overlooking the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, this 1890 three-story Victorian mansion was totally renovated in 1989 and became The Yelton Manor.
In winter, horse drawn sleigh rides in the crisp air lead to unforgettable moments of surrender in the privacy of your room.
www.romanticamerica.com /p_t_s/states/michigan/michigan_content.html   (221 words)

  
 Curtis Michigan and the Manistique Lakes Area
The Manistique Lakes are known for its great fishing.
Enjoy boating, fishing, and canoeing on the Manistique Lakes and the Manistique and Fox Rivers.
A log cabin set along the Manistique River and nestled quietly within 100 acres of wilderness.
www.superiorsights.com /cities/curtis.html   (444 words)

  
 Manistique Bed & Breakfasts: Bed & Breakfast Guide for Manistique, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you are a Manistique b&b and your property is not in our Manistique bed & breakfast directory, it only takes a few minutes to add a complimentary listing.
Rates: USD $85-130 — Secluded bed and breakfast lodging overlooking Big Manistique Lake in the Upper Peninusula.
Near Lake Michigan, fishing, boating, canoeing, hunting and skiing.
www.upperpeninsula.worldweb.com /Manistique/WheretoStay/BedBreakfasts/index.html   (132 words)

  
 New Management Leads North Country Bank and Trust to a Favorable Growth Position
Manistique, Michigan, USA — February 14, 2005 — On February 8, 2005, Federal and state regulators terminated all provisions of the cease and desist order that had been issued to North Country Bank and Trust on March 26, 2003.
The removal of the cease and desist order followed the Bank’s successful efforts to reduce its troubled loan portfolio and attract new capital.
The Bank has 12 branches in Northern Michigan and a commercial banking office in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
www.prweb.com /releases/2005/2/prwebxml208210.php   (624 words)

  
 Gulliver, Michigan Bed and Breakfast Inn - Thistledowne At Seul Choix Bed & Breakfast - Gulliver Lodging - Introduction
Thistledowne was designed so that all guest rooms and public spaces overlook Seul Choix Bay and the historic Seul Choix Point Lighthouse.
The upper Michigan Suite has a gorgeous view of the Bay and Lighthouse, and is just a few steps from the spiral staircase that rises another story to the Bowman Tower Room.
Thistledowne At Seul Choix is a member of Michigan's Lake to Lake Bed & Breakfast Association.
www.thistledowne.com   (376 words)

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