Bergland-Matchwood Historical Society Museum
Back away from M-28 and to the left, the onetime Ottawa National Forest ranger's residence now houses the young and growing collections of the Bergland-Matchwood Historical Society. It focuses on those two townships. The society is collecting all sorts of materials and has a farm room, a mining room about the Norwich and other mines, and a school room, a point of special pride with yearbooks and many artifacts. The main room features lumbering and town founder Gunlak Bergland, a leading area lumberman. There is also a gift shop with coffee cups and other souvenirs, and local paintings and crafts.
On M-28 a bit west of M-64 (coming from White Pine), in same complex as Ottawa National Forest Heritage Center. In 2-story house to rear left. Open from noon to 4 Wed-Sat from Mem. Day weekend thru Labor Day, possibly a bit longer. Handicap access: 2 steps. No charge. Donations welcome.
Return to Bergland and Lake Gogebic
POINTS OF INTEREST
Bergland-Matchwood Historical Society Museum. Old stuff from the area's farms, schools, and timber cutting past as well as a gift shop with local paintings ... more
Trap Hills hikes. Exceptionally fine day hikes in a remote part of a huge forest which features extraordinary panoramic knobs along high bluffs ... more
Backroads forest drive to Victoria and Rockland. Rugged back road through the Trap Hills to Victoria Dam, Old Victoria mining ghost town, and picturesque Rockland. ... more
Lake Gogebic County Park. Pleasant county park on Ice House Bay has a swimming beach, picnic area, fishing dock, boat launch, and campground. ... more
Lake Gogebic State Park. There's a beach, campground, and a choice hillside nature trail up into large old-growth maples and hemlocks, with outstanding spring wildflowers. ... more
Alligator Eye. Landmark hillside on Lake Gogebic's west shore has a short, steep trail to the top, with a long view east. Beautiful in fall; a snowmobilers' favorite. ... more
Lake Gogebic West Shore Road Parks. A scenic drive punctuated by two parks with swimming beaches and picnic areas, and two memorable hillside hikes. ... more
Lake Gogebic's East Shore Road. 19-mile scenic drive includes birding spots, an elk pen, and a picnic area with a fine view across Lake Gogebic to Alligator Eye. ... more
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