Schoolcraft County lies along the Lake Michigan shoreline and encompasses the City of Manistique as well as vast tracts of public forest. The economy is largely based on natural resources and tourism, with Manistique Papers, the nation's largest recycler of old magazines and catalogs, being the principal industrial employer in the county. The Hiawatha National Forest, Seney National Wildlife Refuge, and several state parks contribute to the wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities in the county. State and national forests also provide raw materials which are used locally and exported around the world for use in production.
PRINCIPLE ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
Seney National Wildlife Refuge with hiking trails, public fishing, and numerous chances to see Michigan wildlife (including bald eagles, Sandhill cranes, loons, and black bears)
Indian Lake State Park
Kitch-iti-kipi Springs at Palms Book State Park; historical park complex
Seul Choix Point Lighthouse
Manistique Marina
Siphon Bridge, Manistique
Bishop Baraga shrine
Folk Fest (July)
Numerous water-related activities thanks to hundreds of inland lakes, 47 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and over 700 miles of streams and rivers
Numerous winter activities includeing 114 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing.
