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Episode #2306

“Fairways of the North”

Episode #2306 Travel Planner

This episode of Great Getaways takes viewers to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for a blend of outdoor recreation and rich local history. Host Tom O’Boyle explores the scenic fairways of Stony Point and Indian Lake Golf Course, highlighting the natural beauty and community spirit that define golf in the wilderness. The journey concludes at the peaceful Father Baraga Shrine.

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Stony Point Golf Course

Stony Point Golf Course

Location: 8102 W US-2, Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: (906) 341-3419

Escape to Stony Point Golf Course, where the beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula meets the thrill of the game. Our challenging 9-hole course, conveniently located near Manistique, offers bent grass greens, fairways and tees manicured to perfection. Breathe in the fresh Lake Michigan air as you navigate the course, surrounded by abundant wildlife. After your round, discover Manistique's diverse and delightful dining scene, just a short drive away. Experience the tradition and natural beauty that makes Stony Point a unique golfing destination.

Indian Lake Golf Course

Indian Lake Golf Course

Location: 1305N Birch Street, Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: (906) 341-5600

Come and enjoy our beautiful 18 hole golf course centrally located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We have much to offer including a club house with a bar and pro shop. We also offer pull cart and power cart rentals. Our 18 hole course is a Par 72 with a Slope Rating of 133. This immaculately maintained course has all bent grass tees, fairways, and greens with a fantastic fairway-rough definition and fast greens. Give us a call today to schedule your tee time on one of the finest golf courses in the UP!

Bishop Baraga Historic Site

Bishop Baraga Shrine

Location: Indian Lake Mission Chapel (Birch Street & Arrowhead Road) - Manistique, MI

Bishop Baraga’s first Upper Peninsula mission, reconstructed on its original site on the east shore of Indian Lake near Manistique, MI. Baraga arrived here in 1832, paddling from Cross Village with his native escorts and guides. He found the local natives already building a church; he baptized 31 of them that summer. They built a larger church in 1833. For many years the site included an Indian burial ground with the remains of chief Ossawinamakee, one of his sons, and others. Spirit houses of various sizes and shapes over each grave survived into the 20th Century. A totem stick identified each deceased. The chief’s son Semo maintained the site before removing to Nahma, where he is buried. The chapel, built by local Chippewas, used traditional Indian construction methods and materials such as logs and bark. The Bishop Baraga Shrine near Indian Lake includes a chapel, Indian dwellings, and buildings open to the public.

Episode #2306