Seasons at a Glance

Baraga County Seasons at a Glance

SUMMER Mother Nature at this point wraps her warm arms around us, with low humidity and cool nights for the most part. Lots to discover. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down.

THINGS TO DO: Go on a bicycle trip, waterski a pristine lake, visit area attractions and museums, tee up at the local links, slurp down an ice cream cone, shop the quaint shops, paddle a river, enjoy an outdoor concert, camp under the stars, and later, toast the day with friends at a pub. WINTER It’s hibernation time for our furry animals, but not for you and us. There’s snow-much fun to be had with friends and family. Groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski trails patiently await.

THINGS TO DO: Fire up the snowmobile, strap on the snowshoes or cross-country skis, ice fish the lake you discovered last summer loaded with walleye and pike, maybe (wonder-of-wonders) discover a snowy owl, spend a romantic night before the fireplace and clink wine glasses with that special one.

FALL It’s another transition period with cool breezes, sun-filled days, gorgeous foliage, pumpkins and apples, and fall festivals.

THINGS TO DO: Visit a farmer’s market, take photos of the colorful woods and sapphire-colored lakes, drive scenic roads, go on a horseback ride, fish for walleyes, visit a festival, check out the migration of birds, and at night chart the stars and wait for a meteor to streak across the sky. SPRING April and May in the Northwoods is a time of awakening and a burst of anticipation. The snow gives way to gushing waterfalls, gorgeous forest flowers with their heads up, baby deer who have emerged from hiding places, and nesting birds that will soon have more mouths to feed.

THINGS TO DO: Hike to the waterfalls, photograph forest flowers and birds, and make reservations to return the following summer to Baraga County!