Travel Planner
“A Trip Down the Escanaba River”
Episode #2203 Travel planner
There is so much wilderness to explore in the U.P. that it will take a lifetime to discover it all. On today’s show our good friend from Northern Michigan, Tod Poirier and his wife, Donna take us on a wilderness canoe trip down the Escanaba River. Then we are going to take a pasty taste test.
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Central Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Tiffani's Cafe
Location: 201 Deer Street, Manistique, Michigan
Hours: 8am - 2pm (March - December)
Phone: (906) 286-4299
Relaxed cafe with eclectic decor serving breakfast and lunch comfort food, plus coffee. Breakfast and lunch served all day every day. Open from 8am to 2pm - come on in and enjoy something delicious.
- Tiffani's [Facebook]
Escanaba River
Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan running south to Lake Michigan near Escanaba
The Escanaba River is a 52 mile long river in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The name of this large river system and the community of Escanaba were derived from an Ojibwa Indian word meaning “flat rock". It is a wide river that cuts into limestone beds. The water has a brown to orange color due to the presence of iron deposits in the surrounding area. The upper river is rocky and scenic and supports brook, brown and some rainbow trout throughout along with warmwater species in the impoundments. The main Escanaba River is known for its pools and rapids.
The Escanaba River has three major branches: the East branch, West branch, and Middle branch. The East branch is located in Marquette County and has a length of 13 miles, flowing through Michigamme State Forest and Escanaba River State Forest. The 29 mile long West branch flows through Dickinson County and Marquette County and joins the main portion of the Escanaba River between Boney Falls and Gwinn, Michigan. The Middle branch is fed by waters from various lakes and has a number of tributaries. The East Branch and the Middle Branch of the Escanaba converge in the town of Gwinn to form the main stem.
The Escanaba River is a popular location for recreational fishing. It is home to such fish as brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, Northern pike, bass, yellow perch, panfish, smelt, and walleye. Wide stretches of the East and Big West Branches are especially good for fly fishing, though bait fishing is also popular here and on the main river. Canoeing and boating are popular on the main river as well as portions of the larger branches. Dams on the river's branches require caution, however. The river flows through Escanaba State Forest, which is a scenic location for camping and sightseeing.
- Watersports Near Escanaba [Visit Escanaba]
- Boney Falls Basin [Visit Escanaba]
- Escanaba River [Historical Marker Database]
Three Seasons Cafe
Location: 6770 US-2, Manistique, Michigan
Phone: (906) 341-3463
Three Season Cafe is located in Manistique, Mi. It is the best place to go for that good old home town feel. Food just like mom use to make and some of the finest homemade soups and homemade pasties around. Three Seasons Cafe offers a full menu.
- Three Seasons Cafe [Facebook]
Big Spring Tavern
Location: 1263N M-149, Manistique, Michigan
Phone: (906) 644-2506
Original tap house of Manistique serving delicious lunch and dinners, and featuring 26 beers on tap. Down-home mainstay offering standard American plates, cocktails & draft brews in a rustic setting. Big Spring Tavern is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat after a day at the lake, checking out the sights at Kitch-iti-kipi or in need of some good food.
- Big Spring Tavern [Facebook]
