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Get yourself into a kayak and hit Peshekee River, and you're most likely interested in lakes, Long Lake is one of those close by. The amount of rain that falls at Van Lake is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is commonly September, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. All through the warm days of summer at Van Lake temperatures are typically in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the
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| | 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Van Lake are in the 0's. Michigamme Shores Campground is a magnificent local campground, and why not check out nearby Nestoria Creek if you're here at Van Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Float down the rapids of Slate River in a kayak. Lakes are great; Knight Lake is a lake that's next to Van Lake. After a long day outdoors Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn is a good place to spend a night or two. | |
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Coordinates: Latitude: 46.59889 Longitude: -88.22694
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Slate River, Baraga CountyCounty, 9 miles away Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls) |
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Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette CountyCounty, 11 miles away Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41) |
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Ravine River, Baraga CountyCounty, 11 miles away Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) |
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Craig Lake
 | This was a great time. A buddy of mine and I grabbed the canoe, tent, and fishing gear and headed out for a week. We overpacked, which made the reasonable portage quite difficult, though. After all the work, we were rewarded with a secluded island camp site about 30 minutes paddle from where we put in. I recommend this lake to anyone that likes to camp or fish. We caught a large number of Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass while we were there, and were quite sad to leave. However, Bring bug repellent.....The horseflies during the day strike fear into the hearts of most mortal men and you can skin the mosquitos to make a coat.... |
Peshekee River
 | 10 miles away I have loved the Peshekee for over 63 years, watching rocks appear and disappear with the seasons. It's a special day when kayakers also appear, usually in early spring. I'm afraid the time for good kayaking is over for this year. Sorry! By the way, there are plenty of good motels in Marquette. ... |
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