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Rapid-River
is nestled along Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc in Delta County in the state's Upper Peninsula. The village of Rapid River was named after the River, which has a series of rapids that run for miles from the mouth of the river to its headwaters. Approximately 30,000 acres make up the Little Bay de Noc and 90,000 the Big Bay de Noc, making it a fisherman's paradise. Some of the best fishing in the U.S.A. can be found here, and the Bays de Noc are best known for their trophy walleyes. Parks and recreation areas abound in Delta County near Rapid Rive, including beaches with lifeguards, playgrounds, picnic areas, sand volleyball, hiking and bike paths and eight golf courses. The rivers provide canoeing, tubing and kayaking opportunities. The climate in Rapid River is milder than the rest of the Upper Peninsula, making it perfect as a year round vacation destination. In autumn, the woods are beautiful in their colors of red, gold, yellow and orange. Winter brings cross-country skiing, ice-skating, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Places to visit near Rapid River include the Sand Point Lighthouse, the Delta County Historical Society Museum in Escanaba's Ludington Park, Miners Castle, Pictured Rocks, Horserace Rapids and several beautiful waterfalls.
Surrounding areas: Gladstone, Michigan (7.7 mi), Escanaba, Michigan (14.3 mi), Manistique, Michigan (30.9 mi), Au Train, Michigan (36.0 mi), Munising, Michigan (36.4 mi), Gwinn, Michigan (36.9 mi)
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Rapid River Vacation Rentals
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Rapid River Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| All Seasons Motel | 9911 Hwy 2 | Rapid River, MI | | (906) 474-6062 | | Terrace Bay Inn | 7146 P Rd | Gladstone, MI | 10.9 mi. | (906) 786-7554 | | Days Inn | 2603 N Lincoln Rd | Escanaba, MI | 13.5 mi. | (906) 789-1200 | | Escanaba Super 8 | 2415 N Lincoln Rd | Escanaba, MI | 13.5 mi. | (906) 786-1000 | | Econo Lodge | 921 N Lincoln Rd | Escanaba, MI | 14.1 mi. | (906) 789-1066 | | Comfort Suites | 3600 Ludington St | Escanaba, MI | 15.6 mi. | (906) 786-9630 |
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Rapid River 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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Rapid River Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Delta County airport (ESC) located about 16 miles southwest of Rapid River in Escanaba, Michigan, the Sawyer International airport (SAW) located approximately 39 miles northwest of Rapid River in Marquette, Michigan, the Ford airport (IMT) located roughly 59 miles west of Rapid River in Iron Mountain Kingsford, Michigan, and finally the Menominee Marinette Twin County airport (MNM) located around 65 miles southwest of Rapid River in Menominee, Michigan.
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Rapid River Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Gladstone Golf Course | Gladstone | MI | 7.8 mi. | | | Irish Oaks Golf Course | Gladstone | MI | 7.8 mi. | | | Terrace Bluff Golf Club | Gladstone | MI | 7.8 mi. | | | Nahma Golf Course | Nahma | MI | 11.9 mi. | | | Country Meadows Golf Course | Escanaba | MI | 14.5 mi. | | | Escanaba Country Club | Escanaba | MI | 14.5 mi. | | | Highland Golf Club | Escanaba | MI | 14.5 mi. | | | TriValley Golf & Country Club | Garden | MI | 18.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Marquette Mountain | Marquette | MI | 50.1 mi. | | | Pine Mountain | Iron Mountain | MI | 57.2 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 82.5 mi. | | | Ski Brule | Iron River | MI | 85.3 mi. | | | Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 90.5 mi. | | | Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 97.2 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 103.5 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 106.4 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 108.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Palms Book State Park | | MI | 25.9 mi. | | | Indian Lake State Park | | MI | 26.7 mi. | | | Rock Island State Park | | WI | 34.8 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Eastern Wisconsin Zoo | Green Bay | WI | 110.9 mi. | |
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