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Escanaba
is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is the county seat for Delta County. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 13,140 residents. There is also Escanaba Township, and both are named for the Escanaba River, which flows into the Little Bay de Noc of Lake Michigan, just north of the city. Escanaba, which roughly translates from the native word for "flat rock," began as a port town in the mid-to-late 1800s. It gained importance during the Civil War as a shipping point for iron ore and copper. With its location on Little Bay de Noc on the northern edge of Lake Michigan, it still serves as an important shipping point for lumber, copper and iron ore to other Great Lakes ports - especially Chicago. Escanaba is also known as home to the Upper Peninsula State Fair and it offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, camping, boating, hiking, sight seeing and more. Escanaba's beautiful Ludington Park is the site of many summertime events, including art and music festivals and a special 4th of July celebration. The park also offers a sandy beach for swimming, picnic areas and a large playground, a band shell for live music, a harbor and boat launch.
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Escanaba Vacation Rentals
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Escanaba Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Comfort Suites | 3600 Ludington St | Escanaba, MI | | (906) 786-9630 | | Days Inn | 2603 N Lincoln Rd | Escanaba, MI | | (906) 789-1200 | | Econo Lodge | 921 N Lincoln Rd | Escanaba, MI | | (906) 789-1066 | | Escanaba Super 8 | 2415 N Lincoln Rd | Escanaba, MI | | (906) 786-1000 | | Terrace Bay Inn | 7146 P Rd | Gladstone, MI | 4.5 mi. | (906) 786-7554 | | All Seasons Motel | 9911 Hwy 2 | Rapid River, MI | 13.4 mi. | (906) 474-6062 |
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Escanaba Weather & Climate
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During late autumn and winter, cold arctic air sweeps across the Great Lakes, and can bring locally heavy snow, known as "snow squalls." Often, while squalls hit one area, blue skies will prevail just a short distance away. Lake effect snowfall contributes between 30% and 50% of the annual snowfall on the eastern and southern shores of the Great Lakes. In summer, the cooling lake breezes have a positive effect on the climate, keeping it from becoming too hot and uncomfortable. Spring and summer in northern Michigan experiences precipitation in the form of rain showers and thunderstorms. Autumn is sunny with mild days and cool nights - too cold for swimming, but just right for other activities such as fall color tours, antiquing, golfing, and exploring the countryside.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
25°F |
7°F |
1.44 in. |
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| February |
27°F |
7°F |
0.95 in. |
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| March |
35°F |
17°F |
1.87 in. |
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| April |
46°F |
30°F |
1.95 in. |
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| May |
59°F |
42°F |
2.74 in. |
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| June |
70°F |
51°F |
3.02 in. |
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| July |
76°F |
57°F |
3.36 in. |
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| August |
74°F |
56°F |
3.52 in. |
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| September |
66°F |
48°F |
3.20 in. |
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| October |
54°F |
38°F |
2.49 in. |
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| November |
41°F |
27°F |
2.53 in. |
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| December |
30°F |
14°F |
1.46 in. |
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Escanaba Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Delta County airport (ESC) located about 2 miles southwest of Escanaba, the Sawyer International airport (SAW) located approximately 44 miles northwest of Escanaba in Marquette, Michigan, the Ford airport (IMT) located roughly 50 miles west of Escanaba in Iron Mountain Kingsford, Michigan, and finally the Menominee Marinette Twin County airport (MNM) located around 51 miles southwest of Escanaba in Menominee, Michigan.
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Escanaba Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Country Meadows Golf Course | Escanaba | MI | | | | Escanaba Country Club | Escanaba | MI | | | | Highland Golf Club | Escanaba | MI | | | | Gladstone Golf Course | Gladstone | MI | 7.5 mi. | | | Irish Oaks Golf Course | Gladstone | MI | 7.5 mi. | | | Terrace Bluff Golf Club | Gladstone | MI | 7.5 mi. | | | Nahma Golf Course | Nahma | MI | 20.6 mi. | | | TriValley Golf & Country Club | Garden | MI | 24.9 mi. | | | Deer Run Golf Course & Resort | Washington Island | WI | 26.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Pine Mountain | Iron Mountain | MI | 48.5 mi. | | | Marquette Mountain | Marquette | MI | 57.4 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 78.6 mi. | | | Ski Brule | Iron River | MI | 79.5 mi. | | | Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 87.5 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 100.7 mi. | | | Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 102.5 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 104.4 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 111.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Rock Island State Park | | WI | 26.2 mi. | | | J W Wells State Park | | MI | 28.1 mi. | | | Newport State Park | | WI | 35.1 mi. | | | Indian Lake State Park | | MI | 37.8 mi. | | | Palms Book State Park | | MI | 38.2 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Eastern Wisconsin Zoo | Green Bay | WI | 96.7 mi. | |
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