Rapid River, Michigan
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Rapid River is located on US-2 in Delta County. The village was named after the Rapid River which has a series of rapids for miles from its mouth to its head waters. It was first named Rapid Siding by the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Sainte Marie Railroad officials, but its name was changed when the village was platted and recorded by Mr. Hibbard in 1887. Hibbard & Wright owned and operated a sawmill and a grocery store, and their employees bought the first lots. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Blackeye Susan
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Black Squirrel
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Gray Tree Frog
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Attractions
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Haymeadow Falls
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Peninsula Point [Wildlife Viewing Area] - U.S. Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River Ranger District office, Phone: (906) 474-6442.. From Rapid River, drive east on US-2 for about 3 miles to County Road 513. Turn right (south) and continue about 18 miles to Peninsula Point. The final mile of road is a single lane with intermittent turnouts, not recommended for RVs or vehicles with trailers. This site is at the very tip of a long peninsula that sticks out into Lake Michigan. A National Historic Lighthouse sits on the point, and its 40-foot tower makes an ideal vantage point for viewing wildlife and the spectacular scenery along the rocky limestone shoreline. A one-mile hiking trail through the wooded shoreline offers more “down to earth” wildlife viewing. The woodlands along the shoreline are a unique mixture of white cedar, white birch, and large cottonwood trees. During low water periods, up to a quarter of a mile of limestone beach is exposed and becomes vegetated with sedges, grasses, and wildflowers, enhancing habitat for migrating butterflies and other wildlife. The historic lighthouse on this site makes a great viewing platform. Take a camera and a pair of binoculars up the circular iron staircase to get a bird’s-eye view of ducks, geese, gulls, shorebirds, and songbirds. During fall and spring, this site serves as a natural “launch pad” and “landing strip” for migrating birds that need to rest and feed before or after their long, non-stop flight across Green Bay. Spring warbler viewing is particularly good. Many birders come to the Point to watch migrating eagles, hawks, and owls in spring and fall. Monarch butterflies migrate as well. Thousands of these globe-trotting insects congregate at the Point in the fall before continuing their migration to Mexico. A special Monarch butterfly research project is coordinated by the US Forest Service in cooperation with volunteers. The project monitors larvae and tags adults. (Four tagged Monarchs have been found in winter habitat in Mexico). Several-to-many great blue herons are usually seen along the shoreline from spring through fall. Heron chicks in a nearby nesting area, or “rookery,” need a constant food supply to survive and grow. The adults often stalk frogs and small fish in the waters off the Point.
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Peninsula Point Lighthouse and Surrounding Area, Hiawatha National Forest, Country Road 513, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6442. Built in 1864 to aid sailing ships to avoid dangerous shoals hidden off the channels. The 1 1/2 story brick home was destroyed in 1959 by fire, but the 40 foot light tower is open. Also, a hiking trail through the wooded shoreline offers down to earth wildlife viewing. Commonly seen are ducks, geese, gulls and shorebirds. During the migration seasons look for monarch butterflies, spring warblers and blue herons. Restrooms and picnic areas are available.
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Rapid River Falls, located seven miles north of Rapid River on the West side of US-41
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Restaurants & Bars
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Pantry Restaurant, 10455 US 2 & 41, PO Box 187, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6816
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Vacation Rentals: Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins, Condominiums, Cottages, Hotels, Lodges, Motels, Resorts & Vacation Homes
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Tell Them You Found Them in the Upper Peninsula Online!
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The Buck Sporting Lodge, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862, Phone: (906) 439-5835
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Camper's Paradise Resort, 8733 East # 25th Road, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6106
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Chippeny Creek Lodge, US 2, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 486-6333
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Nirvana Resort, 7670 26th Road, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (847) 971-0505
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Onpawe Lodge Sportsman's Cottage, 7595 Caps Lane, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (989) 893-6402
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Rapid River Lodge, 13149 S.15 Rd., Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (734) 837-4976
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Sall-Mar Motel and Resort, 7989 U.S. Highway 2, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6918
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Sterling's Resort, 9936 U 65 Lane, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6467
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Organizations
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American Legion, 10584 N Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-9670
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Delta Chamber of Commerce [Chamber of Commerce], 230 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone:(906) 786-2192
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Outdoor Recreation
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Bay De Noc Charters, 7989 U.S. Highway 2, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6918
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Bay de Noc-Grand Island Trail, Trailhead is two miles east of Rapid River, on County Road 509, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6442
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Days River Route - Delta County [ATV/ORV Trail Maps] - Map
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Delta County Snowmobile Trail Map [Snowmobile Trail Maps], - Delta
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Dream America Guided Outdoor Tours for Women, 9960 Forest Highway 13, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-9920
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Haymeadow Creek Campground, Waterfalls & Trail, County Road 509, Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6442
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Hiawatha National Forest, 2727 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-4062
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Hiawatha National Forest Rapid River Ranger District, 8191 U.S. Highway 2, Rapid River, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 474-6442
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Little Bay de Noc Campground, County Road 513, Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6442
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Lucky Liine Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], 9052 26.6 Rd., Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 399-0760
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Maywood History Trail, Trail located five miles south of US 2 on County Road 513, east of Rapid River, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6442.
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Monster Walleye Guide Charter Service, 7875 Jennie Street, P.O. Box 467, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-9697
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Moss Lake Motorcycle Trail - Delta County [ATV/ORV Trails] - Map
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Nahma Marsh Trail, 14 miles E on US 2, 3 miles S on County Rd 497, Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6442
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Rapid River Ski Trail, 8181 US Hwy 2, Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6442
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Sall-Mar Motel and Resort, 7989 U.S. Highway 2, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6918
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Vagabond Resort And Campground, 8935 County Road 513, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-6122
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Whispering Valley Campground, 8410 US-2, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 731-5430
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Whitefish Hill RV Park & Campground, 8455 US-2, PO Box 67, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-9555
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Services
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Dream America Guided Outdoor Tours for Women, 9960 Forest Highway 13, Rapid River, MI 49878, Phone: (906) 474-9920
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Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service Internet Services: Domain Registrations, Website Design, Website Hosting], 3980 Curtisivlle Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761-9704, Phone: (989) 735-2206, Email: support@theenchantedforest.net
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Shopping
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