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To go directly to winter info: CLICK HERE
Jan 1, 9:00 p.m. EST Discover Travel Channel - Best Places to Find Cash and Treasures - Native Copper
Jan 4-13 Sledfest, Olympus, Sledjam and a weeks worth of activities!
Feb 8-10 Telefest in the Porkies
Feb 16 4th Annual Jock Kemp 5k Snowshoe Race 884-6165
Feb Check out www.ontonagontheater.org for the upcoming schedule of events
March-April Ice Out competition
May - Lake Trout Classic 884-2770
May - Memorial Weekend Porcupine Palooza Visit the Porkies and see how many porcupines you can find and find out who wins the big prize!
August 22, 23 & 24 – Porcupine Mountains 4th Annual Music Festival www.porkiesfestival.org for tickets!
September 12, 13 & 14 Hunter's Harvest Festival Porcupine Mountains. Folk School Open House, Demonstrations, AIRP workshop, Camping demos, hunter's safety and more.
October 24, 25 & 26 Ontonagon Haunted Lighthouse Production
November - Welcome Hunters
December 6, 7 & 8 Hometown Christmas
Don't know what to do in the area?
This year new and exciting things are happening in the U.P. The Caledonia Mine, the last active copper mine in Michigan, will be hosting copper mining excursions. The Caledonia Mine was featured on Discovery Travel Channel’s – Best Places to Find Cash and Treasure- Native Copper. To make reservations for a tour you can contact Richard Whiteman at Red Metal Minerals, 906-884-6618 caledoniamine@charter.net.You can spend one week, one month or more and not see it all! Mountain View Lodges is surrounded by the beauty of
the Porcupine Mountains with over 85 miles of hiking trails, ski hills and cross country trails. Ottawa National Forest,
offers hiking, four- wheeling and snowmobiling trails. Choose activities at Wildernet Trails. Ontonagon County boasts
over 100 waterfalls. For more info on Ontonagon County, visit Ontonagon Chamber of Commerce.
For more waterfall info, visit Waterfalls.The Porcupine Mountains Folk School is now open! Please click here for the Workshop Schedule.
Looking for more excitement? Tour an old Copper Mine and repel down to the lower level! For more info go to www.adventuremine.com. Or if you prefer heights, experience the UP from the top of the highest ski jump in the WORLD! For more info go to www.copperpeak.org.
Experience the phenomenon of the Mysterious Paulding Lights!Local area artists are always happy to show their work. Visit Jeni's Jewels and you will find handmade, one-of-a-kind glass jewelry,
beads, night lights and art pieces. The Wild U.P. Photography offers photos of the area, waterfalls, park and more. You can view Rick's work
at www.thewildup.com. While visiting be sure to check out Great Lakes Trading and the U.P. Candle Company. The U.P. Candle Company
makes their own candles in a variety of scents. These can also be purchased through their website.If you would prefer a day trip, you can visit the Copper Harbor area which hosts many museums, historical sites,
lighthouses and "The Jampot" run by the Monks. Or take the scenic drive to the Bayfield area and ferry across
to the Apostle Islands. Take in some Indian culture in the Ironwood area and visit the Copper Peak International Ski Flying Hill.
The largest ski jump in the USA! Ride to the top and enjoy the magnificent view.For the most relaxing vacation of all, spend your time on the beach at Mountain View. Take a walk along the sandy shoreline,
build a fire and watch the sunset and the stars that blanket the sky. Or make yourself comfortable on one of the swings on our
beach and enjoy a good book. Whatever your pleasure, Mountain View Lodges can be your home-away-from-home. Whether
you want to celebrate your wedding, anniversary or just have a dream vacation you will find the peace and serenity here!Don't forget to come in the Winter!
Whether you ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, snowshoe or snowmobile the Western U.P. is the place to be!
Mountain View Lodges is located on trail #1 just 3 miles from the ski hill. With beautifully groomed trails for all and
a ski hill boasting NO Lift Lines...We have it all! Join us for your winter vacation.Ski Season News...The Porcupine Mountains experienced the biggest expansion in the mid-west for the
2006-2007season! With the opening of the new mountain "Everest" and the addition of Snowcat skiing,
there is more winter fun than ever! For more information or to help support the Porkies, become a member
of the Friends of the Porkies! Visit their site at www.porkies.org. Don't miss $99 season pass day on
December 8, 2008!!A 42 kilometer cross-country groomed ski trail system encircles the Alpine ski area with numerous scenic loops
...And the Survey says: It was great this year and will even better next! There are also X-Country trails in the
Ottawa National Forest, the Bergland Ski Trail and Sylvania Outfitters Trails.There are a variety of skiing options all within an hours drive. Some slopes open at Thanksgiving! For more
detailed information, give us a call! 906-885-5256.Snowmobilers are welcome! Many miles of trails await your arrival and are easily accessible from our cabins. Grooming is maintained daily. For trail report information: CLICK HERE
2004-2005: First snowfall, Thanksgiving Day
2005-2006: First snowfall, November 16...We had tons of snow Mid-December...you missed it!
2006-2007: First snowfall, October 11...Lots of snow December 1-7
2007-2008: First snowfall, October 2...Best December in four years!