McMillan/Newberry Area Lodging:

• Lake Effect Inn, Curtis, 906-748-0513--Owned by Tasha Stielstra (owner of Nature's Kennel) the Lake Effect Inn offers lakeside lodging in downtown Curtis.  Cozy, comfortable, and perfect for you dog sledding getaway.  

• Adoba Hotel, Naubinway, 906-477-6347—a great family owned boutique motel in Naubinway along US-2. 25 minutes from Nature’s Kennel, a great location if coming from lower Michigan.  www.adobanaubinway.com

• Celibeth House, Blaney Park. 906-283-3409-- Beautiful Inn/Bed and Breakfast located near Blaney Park about 30 minutes from Nature's Kennel.  https://www.celibethhousebnb.com/

• The Belvedere Grand (formerly Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn), Curtis. 906-586-6000 - a very unique bed and breakfast located on Big Manistique Lake about 25 mintues from Nature's Kennel.  https://www.thebelvederegrand.com/

• The Pleasant Moose Hotel, Newberry, 906-762-1000—a newly renovated hotel in Newberry with large breakfast included.  Ask for dog sledding discount.  pleasantmoose.com 

• Pine Bluff Resort, McMillan, (906) 586-6950—home/cabin rentals on Big Manistique Lake.  Great for larger groups.  www.pinebluffresort.com

• Quality Inn and Suites, Newberry 906-293-3218—nice hotel with whirlpool, breakfast included.

• America’s Best Value Inn, Newberry 906-293-4000—located near Newberry, breakfast included, indoor pool and hot tub.

• Dave and Debbie Rogers, McMillan 906-293-6116—nicely furnished private rooms with outdoor entrances in a private motel, very close to Nature’s Kennel.  Very affordable and great hosts. 

• Halfway Lake Resort, Newberry. 906-869-0098 - fully furnished cabins on private lake, open all year, 8 miles from Nature’s Kennel.

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• Vacation Rentals: There are several Airbnb/VRBO homes and cabins for rent in the area.  We suggest searching in the McMillan and/or Curtis areas as most of those are within 30 minutes of the kennel.  There are also many rentals in Grand Marais, which is a beautiful small town on Lake Superior, about an hour from the kennel. 

 

Winter Accessible Area Attractions:​

• Tahquamenon Falls State Park--Visit this incredible state park and waterfall, only 40 minutes from Nature's Kennel!

• Muskallonge Lake State Park--An awesome park on the shore of Lake Superior, home to the Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race

• Seney National Wildlife Refuge--An incredible place for nature lovers, open all year.  

• Tahquamenon Falls Brewery   

• Canada Lakes Cross County Ski Pathway

• ​Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce  

• Great Waters --Regional Travel Information for the Eastern Upper Peninsula

• Newberry Area Tourism Association  

 

Dog Sledding Information: ​​​

• Iditarod

• M.U.S.H.-Mid Union Sled Haulers  

• ISDVMA-International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association 

• Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race, Newberry Michigan

• UP 200 Sled Dog Race, Marquette, MI

 

Recommended Reading:

• The Cruelest Miles, Gay and Laney Salisbury

• Winterdance, Gary Paulsen

• Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson