Summer Activities
- Kayaking & canoeing — on the Whitefish and nearby Rapid River, or inland lakes 15 minutes away
- Swimming at Lake Michigan — Bay de Noc beaches 20 minutes south, sandy and swimmable
- Mushroom hunting — morels in May, chanterelles and chicken-of-the-woods summer and fall
- Berry picking — wild blueberries July-August, raspberries, blackberries, serviceberries
- Mountain biking — rough forest roads and marked trails perfect for intermediate riders
- Wildlife photography — deer, bear, moose, loons, otter, pine marten all present
- ATV/UTV riding — thousands of miles of trails access the property
- Stargazing — some of the darkest night skies in the Lower 48
Winter Activities
- Snowmobiling — Trail 7 passes within walking distance; connects to UP-wide trail system
- Snowshoeing — provided snowshoes for guest use, acres of ungroomed forest
- Ice fishing — nearby inland lakes for perch, walleye, and northern pike
- Winter photography — hoar frost, snowy owls, frozen waterfalls
- Sauna & cold plunge — traditional Finnish-style ending to a cold day
- Lake Michigan ice caves — some winters, ice formations form along the shoreline, 30 min south
Shoulder Seasons
Spring brings bird migration (sandhill cranes, waterfowl, warblers). Fall brings legendary color — peak foliage usually mid-October. Both are quieter times to visit with excellent rates.