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Wakefield,
Michigan
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Where
Yesterday,
Today
and
Tomorrow
Meet
Come
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Explore
the
cities
vast
history
and
its
impact
on
America.
Stay
awhile
and
enjoy
our
natural
beauty
and
tranquil
environment.
Discover
what
wondrous
things
lie in
the
future.
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Wakefield
Vacation
Wakefield
is
centrally
located
to all
the
activities
and
events
in the
Western
U.P.
Founded
in the
late
1800's
as an
iron
ore
mining
town,
the
Wakefield
area
is
rich
in
history.
With
mining
ending
around
1960
the
area
returned
to its
natural
beauty
of
forest
and
water.
The
forest
being
a mix
of
hardwood
and
conifers
makes
a
spectacular
year
around
treat
for
the
eye.
From
evergreens
all
decked
out in
there
cloak
of
winter
white
to the
hardwoods
vivid
palate
of
color
in the
fall.
Add
water
in the
form
of
rivers
and
streams,
lakes
in all
sizes
from
ponds
to the
mighty
Lake
Superior,
to
this
Mecca
of
timber.
Throw
in
some
small
mountain
ranges,
with
rocky
terrain.
A
little
know
fact:
The
Huron
and
Porcupine
mountain
ranges
were
once
higher
than
today's
Rockies.
Successive
movements
of the
glaciers
wore
down
these
ranges.
You
now
have
some
of the
finest
country
to
enjoy
all
that
nature
has to
offer.
Wakefield's
history,
as a
settlement,
village
and
city,
goes
back
over
one
hundred
years.
A
visit
to our
local
historical
society
and
museum
offers
a
glimpse
into
the
area
that
helped
develop
and
protect
our
country.
Much
of the
iron
ore
mined
in
this
area
was
used
to
build
the
railroads,
ships
and
tanks
for
war
and
also
supplied
a lot
men
and
women
to
fight
the
battles.
Others
went
on to
achieve
prominence
in the
arts,
education
and
business.
 Winter,
Spring,
Summer
and
Fall
The
four
seasons
each
offers
its
own
unique
and
spectacular
attractions
and
activities.
Winter:
Lake
Superior
helps
bless
the
area
with
over
200
inches
of
snow
each
year.
Alpine
and
Nordic
Skiing,
Snowmobiling,
Snowshoeing
are
just a
few
activities.
Sledding,
Tubing
and
Sleigh
Rides,
along
with
Ice
Skating.
Ice
fishing
is
another
favorite
winter
activity
on the
frozen
lakes.
If the
snow
isn't
too
deep
in the
woods,
a hike
to the
waterfalls
can be
quite
spectacular.
Spring:
The
change
over
time
of the
year.
A time
of
cool
nights
and
warming
days.
Those
waterfalls
take
on a
whole
different
look
as the
rivers
and
streams
swell
from
the
winter
snow
melt
and
most
rush
to
Lake
Superior.
A
beautiful
time
to
hike
and
bike
our
area
on the
many
roads
and
trails
that
await
exploration.
Flowers,
plants
and
trees
are
all
starting
to
grow.
The
watchful
hiker
may
see
many
of the
beautiful
wildflowers
starting
to
bloom.
Summer:
Wakefield's
Fourth
of
July
celebration
is one
not to
miss.
A
weeklong
event
of
food,
crafts,
tours,
parades
and
fireworks.
Other
events
like
the
bike
tour
and
the
National
Outboard
Championship
races
in
certain
years
add to
the
things
to see
and
do. Of
course
hiking,
biking
and
exploring
the
shops
and
other
scenic
attractions
await
you.
Many
golf
courses
are
located
just a
short
drive
from
town.
Fall:
Another
change
to
nature.
One
that
has
been
described
as:
"Not
even
in New
England,
are
the
colors
of
autumn
more
vivid
and
memorable
than
along
the
south
shore
of
Lake
Superior,"
says
Kermit
Holt,
travel
writer
for
the
Chicago
Tribune.
A
great
time
to
hike,
bike
or
drive
around
the
area.
The
Porcupine
Mountains
State
park
is
only a
short
drive
from
town,
with
many
scenic
vistas.
Numerous
well-developed
trails
crisscross
these
rugged
mountains,
some
follow
trout
streams
to the
big
lake.
From
the
vantage
points
along
the
crest,
one
can
watch
the
lake
freighters
as
they
glide
across
the
waters
of
Lake
Superior
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