About Baraga County

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Baraga County is in the Upper Peninsula.

Baraga County was named after Father Frederic Baraga. He was the Bishop of northern Michigan in 1853, with his headquarters in Sault Saint Marie. Father Baraga built a Roman Catholic Mission at Assinins where he spent 10 years educating Indians in their native tongue.

Lumbering and lumber products provide most of today's income for Baraga's residents. Michigan Tech's modern Alberta Saw Mill is located near L'Anse.

Baraga County is a recreational county with its rugged coastlines, virgin hardwoods, old mines, and numerous historical locations. Tourist and sportsmen accommodations cater to visitors in all seasons.

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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 107 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI (906)353-6623 ext. 4144

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Campgrounds


Baraga State Park (http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=408) Baraga, MI (906)353-6558 o
Baraga State Park is situated a quarter mile south of Baraga along US-41 and overlooks scenic Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. Camping is available at 118 grassy sites or in the park's minicabin. Watching wildlife, fishing, hiking, swimming and boating are among the many activities of this park.


Beaufort Lake State Forest Campground (http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=643) Three Lakes, MI (906)353-6651
7 sites for tent and small trailer use located on the north shore of Beaufort Lake. This is a rustic campground with vault toilets, hand pump well. It has barrier free facilities. Sites are available on a first come first served basis. No reservations. The campground is open from May through November. Beaufort Lake: Beaufort Lake is a deep 462 acre lake. It is connected with Lakes George (160 acres) and Ruth (192 acres). Fishing, Boating Access Site/Launch at campground and at Ruth Lake, 28 miles of ORV trail on Baraga Plains ORV Trail (1.5 miles west)



Hiking


Baraga State Park (http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=408) Baraga, MI (906)353-6558 o
Baraga State Park is situated a quarter mile south of Baraga along US-41 and overlooks scenic Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. Camping is available at 118 grassy sites or in the park's minicabin. Watching wildlife, fishing, hiking, swimming and boating are among the many activities of this park.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America



Holy Cross (http://www.up.net/~judym/) State & Goldsmith, Baraga, MI 49908
Phone: 906-353-6541 Judy Mattson
Worship every Sunday morning at 11 am. Prayer Service every second Wednesday at 9 am.
judym@up.net (judym@up.net)


Zion Lutheran (http://www.up.net/~judym/) Upper Skanee Road, Skanee, MI 49946
Phone: 906-524-6524 or Judy Mattson
15 miles out of L'Anse at the foot of the Huron Mountains. Worship time: 9 am every Sunday morning.
judym@up.net (judym@up.net)