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Big-Bay
, once a busy lumber town located on a bay by the same name, is now a recreational playground located on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The town is surrounded by water; it rests along the shores of Lake Independence, with Lake Superior just to the north and east. It is also situated next to the McCormick Wilderness Tract of the Ottawa National Forest. The Big Bay region is considered one of the most popular four-season recreational areas of the state. In summer, you can charter a boat at the Big Bay Harbor for a sport fishing or sightseeing trip on Lake Superior, or take a guided tour on an inland lake or spend your days river fishing. Excellent ice fishing is also available on Lake Independence in the wintertime. The McCormick Tract is over 16, 850 acres of wilderness that contains 18 lakes and the Yellow Dog Wild and Scenic River. There are many trails that wind through the pristine wilderness of the Tract, perfect for hiking and snowshoeing. Some trails lead to waterfalls in the area. Other activities include swimming, water skiing, biking, hunting and camping. The Big Bay region receives a large amount of lake effect snow and there are over 2,500 miles of snowmobile trails connecting the entire area of the Upper Peninsula. If sports are not your cup of tea, come to Big Bay just to enjoy the incredible beauty and wildlife. This is moose country, so spotting one of these magnificent creatures as they come down to the lakeshore for an early morning or evening drink is not an uncommon sight.
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Big Bay Vacation Rentals
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Big Bay Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Country Inn | 850 US 41 W | Ishpeming, MI | 22.6 mi. | (906) 485-6345 | | Marquette Super 8 | 210 Northland Dr | Marquette, MI | 24.1 mi. | (906) 228-8100 | | Brentwood Motor Inn | 2603 US 41 W | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 228-7494 | | Comfort Suites | 2463 US 41 W | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 228-0028 | | Days Inn | 2403 US 41 W | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 225-1393 | | Econolodge - Lakeside | 2050 S US 41-M28 | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 225-1305 | | Knight's Inn Of Marquette | 5057 US 41 S | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (888) 682-7693 | | Marquette Super 8 Motel | 1275 US 41 W 5 | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 228-8100 | | Travelodge | 1010 M-28 E | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 249-1712 | | Value Host Motor Inn | 1101 US Hwy 41 W | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 225-5000 | | Village Inn Of Marquette | 1301 N Third St | Marquette, MI | 24.5 mi. | (906) 226-9400 |
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Big Bay Weather & Climate
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The Northwest Region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a wilderness area with seasons. Severe winters are commonplace. The climate is greatly influenced by Lake Superior, as well as cold, dry air coming from the Arctic region. The Lake acts as a giant humidifier, increasing the moisture content of the air throughout the year. In the winter, this moisture condenses as snow when it reaches the land, creating heavy snowfall, known as "snow squalls." The shores of Lake Superior are prone to this "lake effect" snow and have recorded up to 350 inches of snow in a single year. However, average snowfall for this area is 177 days per year. In summer, the cooling lake breezes have a positive effect on the climate, keeping it from becoming too hot and uncomfortable. This area has an average of only one-day per year when the temperature reaches 90 degrees F.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
23°F |
8°F |
1.73 in. |
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| February |
28°F |
9°F |
1.21 in. |
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| March |
37°F |
17°F |
2.04 in. |
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| April |
49°F |
28°F |
2.00 in. |
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| May |
64°F |
37°F |
2.60 in. |
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| June |
72°F |
47°F |
3.29 in. |
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| July |
78°F |
53°F |
3.10 in. |
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| August |
75°F |
53°F |
3.00 in. |
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| September |
67°F |
46°F |
3.47 in. |
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| October |
55°F |
36°F |
2.96 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
26°F |
2.32 in. |
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| December |
28°F |
14°F |
2.02 in. |
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Big Bay Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sawyer International airport (SAW) located about 35 miles south of Big Bay in Marquette, Michigan, the Houghton County Memorial airport (CMX) located approximately 43 miles northwest of Big Bay in Hancock, Michigan, and finally the Ford airport (IMT) located roughly 71 miles southwest of Big Bay in Iron Mountain Kingsford, Michigan.
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Big Bay Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Wawonowin Country Club | Champion | MI | 23.6 mi. | | | Chocolay Downs Golf Course | Marquette | MI | 24.0 mi. | | | Marquette Golf & Country Club | Marquette | MI | 24.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Marquette Mountain | Marquette | MI | 24.5 mi. | | | Ski Brule | Iron River | MI | 66.1 mi. | | | Pine Mountain | Iron Mountain | MI | 70.5 mi. | | | Porcupine Mountains | Ontonagon | MI | 75.0 mi. | | | Indianhead | Wakefield | MI | 107.4 mi. | | | Big Powderhorn | Bessemer | MI | 112.6 mi. | | | Mount Zion | Ironwood | MI | 118.4 mi. | |
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