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Hunts' Guide to Michigan's UPPER PENINSULA

JUST OUT! A new edition of Hunts' Mapguide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Over 300 entries, all conveniently located on maps and chosen because we think they are the coolest things to do in the U.P. (No ad tie-ins!) Great choices for restaurants, hikes, shops, adventures, museums, boat trips, waterfalls, vistas, road trips, and much more! To learn more click UP MAP GUIDE

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FELCH
POINTS
OF INTEREST

Bicycling along G-69 between U.S. 2 at Waucedah and M-69 at Foster City. Bike this lighly-traveled road through forests ... more

Gene's Pond. Great birding. Trees in this quiet state forest campground are home to a colony of blue heron, with their 6-foot wingspan, plus eagles, osprey. Loons dive for fish. At the moment, the trail is closed, so a boat is necessary to observe more birds. ... more

Region: Iron River, Iron Mountain & the Menominee Range

FELCH

A mining location at the edge of the Menominee Range, Felch developed in the early 20th century around a stop on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. Named after Alpheus Felch, an early Michigan governor much admired for his self-effacing honesty.

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FELCH
RESTAURANTS,
LODGINGS
& CAMPGROUNDS

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FELCH
RESTAURANTS

FELCH
LODGINGS

FELCH
CAMPGROUNDS
GENE'S POND CAMPGROUND/COPPER COUNTRY STATE FOREST
(906) 875-6622

See Gene's Pond point of interest for details about this isolated wetland area known for its water birds and fishing. The 14-space rustic campground ($6/$9 night; vault toilets, no showers or electricity) has the sensitive design and big sites characteristic of most state forest campgrounds. There's a boat launch. A relatively easy 2.3-mile hiking trail leads from the campgrounds to overlooks and an old mine site.

From Felch (over 25 miles north of U.S. 2) go west 1/2 mile on M-69 to CR 581. In about 6 miles, turn west on Leeman Rd./CR 422, follow signs to Gene's Pond. (906) 875-6622. $10/night. Handicap accessible: no. Dogs permitted on six-foot leash.