Alger County Chamber of Commerce/Greater Munising Bay Partnership

05/28/2025

Thank you Paddling Michigan for being a Gold Sponsor for 2025 Pictured Rocks Days on June 13 & 14 at Binsfeld/Bayshore Park in Munising! 🚣‍♀️

There’s no better way to take in Lake Superior’s Pictured Rocks National Shoreline than in a kayak! Paddling Michigan has amazing, guided kayaking tours suitable for all ages and skill levels. With daily kayak tours ranging from 2 to 8 hours in length, they offer the perfect paddling tour for anyone's Upper Michigan vacation!

Discover the beauty and majesty of Bridalveil Falls, Kissing Rock, Lovers Leap Arch, Caves of the Bloody Chiefs, Indian Head, Battleship Row, Chapel Rock, and the sea caves of Pictured Rocks up-close with one of the guided kayak tours.

⭐️ Learn more at www.paddlingmichigan.com and www.picturedrocksdays.com

05/28/2025

Thank you to Nail On The Head Handyman as a Platinum sponsor of our 2025 Pictured Rocks Days! This fun and free festival will take place June 13 & 14 at Binsfeld Bayshore Park in Munising.

There's a reason Nail On The Head Handyman is called "The Honey-Do List Specialists". Services include plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, roofing, tile and brick work, landscaping, house flips, move out/evictions, fence work, locksmith service, and much more. Offering 24-hour emergency service. Roof shoveling & ice dam removal.

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www.picturedrocksdays.com

05/27/2025

The Munising Downtown Development Authority is a Gold Sponsor for Pictured Rocks Days 2025!

🌟 The purpose of the Munising DDA: To correct and prevent the deterioration of downtown areas 🌺

The MDDA was established in 1976 as allowed by Michigan's Public Act 197 of 1975, otherwise known as the “DDA Act.” The DDA Act authorized the use of Tax Increment Finance (TIF) to correct and prevent the deterioration of downtown areas in the State of Michigan. TIF funds may be utilized by the DDA as follows:
Infrastructure improvement projects – streetscapes, street lighting, floodwall protection, parks & open spaces, placemaking, catalytic projects, historic preservation, and marketing & promotions.

Pictured Rocks Days will be held on June 13 & 14, 2025 at Munising's Binsfeld Bayshore Park, www.picturedrocksdays.com.

To learn more about the Munising DDA, go to www.munisingdowntown.com.

05/27/2025

A big shout out to Pictured Rocks Cruises as one our 2025 Platinum sponsors of Pictured Rocks Days, which will take place June 13 & 14 in Munising's Binsfeld Bayshore Park.

Pictured Rocks Cruises are the best way to see the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For over 50 years, their summer cruises have been guiding visitors along the spectacular shoreline, alongside the most visually stunning 40 miles of shoreline on the Great Lakes.

For further information 👉 www.picturedrocks.com and www.picturedrocksdays.com

05/26/2025

The bridge to Miners Beach is now open.

News Release: Miners River Bridge Replacement, Closures to Begin 8/15

Beginning August 15, 2024, the bridge on Miners Beach Road over Miners River at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will have single-lane closures. Visitors can expect delays during this time. After Labor Day, September 2, 2024, the bridge will close completely to traffic in both directions.

This closure is anticipated to last until Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, subject to weather delays and other factors.

Miners Beach will only be accessible on foot via the North Country National Scenic Trail from Miners Castle. Miners Castle will remain accessible during the closure of the bridge.

The bridge over the Miners River is nearing the end of its lifespan. The Federal Highway Administration has called for a full replacement of the bridge, citing declining structural integrity.

Existing barriers to sea lamprey will remain in Miners River below the bridge. Water quality will be monitored throughout the project to minimize impacts on natural resources.

Additional information regarding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore can be found at www.nps.gov/piro or on Facebook and Instagram .

05/26/2025

Thank you Mazzali Insurance Agency Inc for being a Bronze Sponsor for the 2025 Pictured Rocks Days!

Mazzali Insurance Agency Inc is a locally owned and operated independent insurance agency offering automobile, homeowners, business, life and health insurance. Established in 1974, the company geographically serves the Central and Western end of the Upper Peninsula.

👉 Learn more @ www.mazzaliagency.com
Learn more about Pictured Rocks Days @ www.picturedrocksdays.com

05/26/2025

Thank you to UPPCO/Upper Peninsula Power Company 💡 who is a Platinum Sponsor of Pictured Rocks Days this year! The free event will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 13 & 14, 2025 at Munising's Binsfeld Bayshore Park.📍

UPPCO is a fully independent, U.P.-based electric utility servicing 10 counties in the central and western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula including: Alger, Delta, Marquette, Menominee, Schoolcraft, Baraga, Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon, and Keweenaw. The company distributes electricity to more than 55,000 customers.
Unlike power companies in more populated areas, UPPCO customers are spread out over nearly 4,460 square miles – much of it heavily forested. Despite the rugged terrain and the U.P’s average annual snowfall of 200+ inches, the utility excels at providing customers with dependable service and safe, reliable energy.

Upper Peninsula Power Company has been serving the people of the Upper Peninsula with electrical service for over 135 years. Each year UPPCO provides as many as 150 Upper Peninsula non-profit organizations and associations with grants and volunteer support that improve the quality of life in the region.

💡24/7/365 Operations
♻️ UPPCO has hydroelectric facilities and strives to be environmentally friendly in many ways

For more information, visit 👉 www.uppco.com and for more information about Pictured Rocks Days, go to www.picturedrocksdays.com

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05/25/2025

Thank you Upper Peninsula Engineering & Architects for your Gold sponsorship at the 2025 Pictured Rocks Days!

UPEA is a multi-disciplined engineering/architecture firm, providing quality services since 1957. For more information and opportunities visit www.upea.com

To find out more about 2025 Pictured Rocks Days on June 13 & 14 at the beautiful Binsfeld Bayshore Park in downtown Munising, go to www.picturedrocksdays.com

05/25/2025

A big thank you to the Munising Visitors Bureau for being a Premier Sponsor for this year's Pictured Rocks Days, which takes place on Friday and Saturday, June 13 & 14, 2025 @ Binsfeld/Bayshore Park in Munising 🤩🥳

While tourism dollars fund the organization, the Munising Visitors Bureau makes a point of investing some of those resources back into the community. Operating as a nonprofit beneath Michigan Public Act 59, the MVB's financial backing is derived from a 5% occupancy assessment tax imposed on hotel rooms. These funds are used to support promotional materials, events, and other initiatives in the greater Munising community.

If you are looking for a place to stay during Pictured Rocks Days, you can go to www.munising.org

For more information on Pictured Rocks Days, go to www.picturedrocksdays.com

Home of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore MUNISING COME EXPLORE WELCOME! Munising is home of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, and Grand Island National Recreational Area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We do outdoors BIG here in Munising—all year ‘round. So, ...

05/23/2025

Welcome new Chamber Member Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce.

The historic village of Grand Marais is located on the south shore of Lake Superior at the eastern gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Come enjoy the waterfalls and lighthouses of this 50-mile stretch of pristine Lake Superior shoreline. Hike and bike the trails, relax on the beaches, and step back in time at the quaint museums. Whether you enjoy water sports, winter sports, or just a relaxing getaway, Grand Marais, Michigan has something for everyone.
https://grandmaraismichigan.com/

05/17/2025

Thank you Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Coast Guard.

Yesterday afternoon, Pictured Rocks’ response vessel, Arrowhead, supported crews from U.S. Coast Guard Station Marquette and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City to rescue a fishing vessel taking on water north of Grand Marais.

The four lives onboard the fishing boat were saved and their boat was towed back into port.

A huge thank you to all involved!

NPS Photo.