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Welcome to Newberry - the Official Moose Capital of the great State of Michigan!
Newberry Michigan offers a wide variety of attractions, lodging, restaurants, business opportunities and more! Year-round activities will make your Newberry Michigan Vacation fun and exciting! Experience one of the best places to hike, explore, golf, visit bears, see attractions, & have an adventure!
Photo provided by the Michigan DNR: Upper Michigan's Beautiful Tahquamenon Falls -winter.
The Tahquamenon Falls is open all-year-round! | |
Newberry Chamber of Commerce Businesses
Please explore the many great members of our Chamber. We offer a Business search at the top of our site, plus you can view all Member Categories. Finding your Newberry Michigan Business has never been easier!
Fall Season Highlights - CLICK HERE FOR THE FALL COLOR REPORT
Fall is a beautiful time of year in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. As the colors turn, there is so much to see and do. Fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking and exploring the area in a ATV/ORV or from the comfort of your car, the Newberry Area offers a relaxing and refreshing vacation getaway for everyone. And the first weekend in October you can enjoy the Newberry Oktoberfest! Come on up for a great time!
Summer Season Highlights
Come and enjoy the Newberry Area in the summer and experience the beauty of the Upper Peninsula.! Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, The Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Muskallonge Lake State Park and Seney National Wildlife Refuge are all just a short drive from Newberry. Our area abounds in lakes, forests, wildlife and great attractions. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting, boating, birding, ATV/ORV's or just viewing, you can't beat the Newberry area for natural beauty! Make Newberry your home base as you explore the Eastern Upper Peninsula!
Winter Season Highlights CLICK HERE FOR THE NEWBERRY AREA SNOWMOBILE TRAIL REPORT
Visit the Tahquamenon Falls during the winter and view the captivating ice formations and forests. Newberry Snowmobiling is our main active adventure here in the Luce County area! Great for family and friends - explore the entire Upper Peninsula from our trail heads. Tahquamenon Area Dog Sledding Events are held here in our Tahquamenon Area. You don't have to travel to Alaska to view first class racing! Whether you are a spectator or a musher, we offer a pristine wilderness full of snow, forests and fun! Visitors can also enjoy skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-fishing, hunting, & ice skating. |
 | Snowmobiling Newberry and the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan (click for more details)
We are Ranked #3 in the U.S. for Snowmobiling by Lake Superior Magazine. Ranked #5 in the U.S. by America's Best Online for Snowmobiling!
Michigan Snow X Racing Association - Michigan's best Snow X Racing Series comes to Newberry! Please visit our Calendar of Events for dates. |
The Legendary Tahquamenon Falls was made famous in the Longfellow poem Hiawatha.
According to Indian lore, the origin of the name Tahquamenon is attributed to the water's amber color, which is the result of leaching of tanic acid from the cedar and hemlock swamps that feed the river. The Tahquamenon Falls is special in many ways. One little known fact is that it is the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi, with Niagara being the largest. | |
Newberry Area Attractions
Visit the Bear Ranch, The Logging Museum, Luce County Historical Museum, The Tahquamenon Falls, The Toonerville Trolley, Seney Wildlife Refuge, Whitefish Pointe & more - all within an hour! Surrounded by great natural attractions make sure to visit our Area Attractions and Attractions Members page for info, photos and links to further websites. Click on the following to see videos of 2 beautiful area attractions:
Mouth of the Big Two Hearted River
Crisp Point Lighthouse | |
Snowmobile Newberry Michigan and take a trip throughout the entire Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Experience our beautiful forests, groomed trails, wildlife, area businesses, and groomed trails. Begin your winter excursion here in the heart of the Upper Peninsula and ride our trails that connect you to Paradise, Curtis, Helmer, Hulbert, Pine Stump Junction, Seney, and beyond! | |
Visit us and find over 200 miles of some of the best ATV/ORV trails in the United States
A network of trails through the Lake Superior State Forest wilderness provides the Off-Road enthusiast with many hours of unsurpassed riding. Luce County now allows ATV & ORV enthusiasts to ride on county roads. Please visit the ATV & ORV page for more information. | |
FOR A LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS LIST, INCLUDING MEETINGS, CLASSES, SCHOOL EVENTS,
CLICK HERE
For a listing of activities at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Click Here
For a listing of activities at The Seney National Wildlife Refuge, click here
Big Valley Ski Hill (on Hamilton Lake Road) will be open in January and February, weather and snow permitting, from 12:00-5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays. Come out for some family fun! The Ice Rink in Newberry is also open. Click Here for schedule and details for the ice rink and the Big Valley Ski Hill.
Ice Fishing Open on all Refuge Ponds at Seney National Wildlife Refuge from Sunday January 1- Tuesday, February 28. For more information call 906-586-9851.
Saturday, February 4 Guided Snowshoe Hike at 3:00pm. One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended). Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls. Call 906-492-3415 for more information.
Tuesday, February 7, 7pm 2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Hot chocolate and cookies provided (bring your own mug). Great Migrations: The Science of Great Migrations and Lake Invaders: The Fight for Lake Huron. For more information call 906-586-9851.
Saturday, February 11
** One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended). Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls. Call 906-492-3415 for more information
**Cabin Fever Cabaret, Grand Marais, a fun, enjoyable evening out for the entire family featuring local talent with refreshments and desserts. The Grand Marais Cabaret Chorus, Scott Barr, The Sault (Soo)-premes, the Flaming Agates, and the duo of Frank Mead and Melissa Carothers are already planning their acts. Everyone is invited to participate!! Acts should be 3-5 minutes including instrumentals, bands, vocals/singing, comedians, dramatic readings, small skits, raps, etc... The sky is the limit! If interested in performing, contact Melissa at mcarothersup@gmail.com.
** Cabin Fever Dance, 7pm-11pm, Featuring Evergreen7, Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis Dance those
blues away to the tunes of Evergreen 7, a favorite Munising band. $10 admission at the door. Cash bar available.
**Hike at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, 10:00am, meet at the Upper Falls Fact Shack; snowshoe or ski; late lunch at the Brewery. Sponsored by The Hiawatha Shore-To-Shore Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. For more information contact Stan or Kay at kay1940@lighthouse.net or 989-350-2826
Sunday, February 12 2pm-5pm Winter Family Fun Day at Big Valley Ski Hill, Hamilton Lake Rd, Newberry. Come out for great family fun. Free lift tickets and skis, bonfire, snowshoeing, downhill races, cider and hot chocolate! For more information contact MSU Extention at 293-3203.
Tuesday, February 14, 7pm 2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Hot chocolate and cookies provided (bring your own mug). Great Migrations: Race to Survive and Division Street For more information call 906-586-9851.
Friday-Saturday, February 17-18 ** Mardi Gras De Snow, Snowmobile Festival of Races & Games, Paradise, MI. Variety of races on Friday and Saturday. Awards banquet Saturday evening. For more information call 906-492-3219 or go to www.paradiseareanightriders.com ** 20th Annual Top of the Lake Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show in downtown Naubinway, MI (on US2). Friday Breakfast Ride: breakfast at the Naubinway Pavillion (8:00 to 10:00am) followed by a ride to Cranberry Lake and back with side trips from Cranberry Lake. Following the ride there will be a light supper at the Pavillion (5:00 to 7:00). Saturday:10:00am-3:00pm is the Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show with food booths and a swap area. Banquet is 4:30pm to 6:00pm, at the Garfield Township Hall, Engadine, and includes drawings and auctions. For more information call Charlie or Marilyn at 906-477-6192 or 906-477-6298 or email info@snowmobilemuseum.comSaturday, February 18 ** Curtis Area Winter Carnival, 10am-4pm, South Manistique Lake, Curtis, MI. Many fun events on the ice: Dog Sled Rides, Chili Cook-Off, Ice Fishing, Music, Food Booths, Bake Sale, Children's Games, Cookie Walk, Children's Pinata, Ice Golf, Turkey Bowling, Kid's Mini Sled Challenge, Snow Sculptures. Bring the whole family! For more information call 906-586-3700. ** Family Music Concerts, Erickson Center, Curtis. Warm up and join in the Curtis Winter Carnival events at the Erickson Center! Kitty Donohoe will perform family friendly music on the hour beginning at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Hot chocolate, concessions and restroom facilities available. For more information call 586-9974 ** UP200 Sled Dog Championship, Grand Marais, MI. Welcome the mushers and their four-footed teams to Grand Marais, the halfway point in the UP200; the teams arrive late morning and afternoon at the Community Center on Brazel Street. For more information go to http://up200.org/viewing-areas/
** Guided Snowshoe Hike at 3:00pm. One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended). Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls, M-123 north of Newberry. Call 906-492-3415 for more information.
** Tahquamenon Snowshoe Race, Upper Tahquamenon Falls. 5K, 10K, 20K and 800 meter Kids Snowshoe races. Many age groups with awards to the top three in each age group for each race. For more information go to www.greatlakesendurance.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 7pm 2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Forever Wild: Celebrating Americas Wilderness and Elsa's Legacy For more information call 906-586-9851.
Friday – Saturday, February 24-25 Great Lakes Antique Snowmobile Series, Newberry One Lunger 200, Snowmobile Race, Tahquamenon Motor Sports Track, Newberry, MI. Snowmobile race for 1980 and earlier chassis on a ¾ mile track. Qualifying on Friday from 9:00-3:00. Friday afternoon kid’s race- 3:00pm- with 2 age divisions. Saturday race starts at 10:00am. Admission- $8.00. For more information, call S&J Sports at 906-293-9330 or visit www.greatlakesseries.com |
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The Official Moose Capital of Michigan
While vacationing in the Newberry Michigan area make sure to report all moose sightings to the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce. Come and discover the beauty and majesty the great Moose Capital of Michigan! Check out our entire website to explore the many year-round activities that you can enjoy right here in the Moose Capital!
A Memorable Day - In 2002, the House and the Senate declared that Newberry Michigan would be recognized as the Official Moose Capital of Michigan! The Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce displays the Senate Resolution Number 259 and the House of Representatives resolution Number 572 with pride. Visitors and locals alike gathered their photos and stories about their own personal encounters with area moose. |
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