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Sunset over Katherine Lake in the Sylvania Wilderness

History of Sylvania Wilderness at the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center

Event Location:
E23979 US 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
A self-guided interpretive history display of the Sylvania Wilderness. This exhibit is on loan from the Northern Waters Museum & Land O Lakes…
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am
Dates: January 20 - September 4, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
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Lumberman's Monument Opens for the Season

Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center kicks off its 2026 recreation season Friday May 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5…
Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Dates: May 1 - October 23, 2026
Contact information: Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center, sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov , (989) 362 – 8961
A statue with verbiage that states Lumberman's Monument Opens for the Season 10 A.M. May 1

Save the Date! Lumberman's Monument Opens for the Summer May 1 at 10 a.m.

Event Location:
5401 Monument Road
Oscoda, MI 48750
Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center kicks off its 2026 recreation season Friday May 1, at 10 a.m. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Times: 10:00am - 11:00am
Dates: May 1 - June 1, 2026
Contact information: Lumberman's Monument, sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov , (989) 362-8961
A young boy shows off his fish

Annual Fishing Derby

Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, in partnership with Shawnee National Forest and the Illinois Extension, are excited to invite the public to…
Times: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Dates: May 16, 2026
Contact information: Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District, 618-833-8576
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Lake Buffalo Fishing Derby

The Monongahela National Forest invites you and your family to the 2026 Lake Buffalo Fishing Derby. This free event will take place Saturday, May 16,…
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: May 16, 2026
Contact information: Jason Fisher, Jason.Fisher2@usda.gov , 304-718-2950
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2026 Horseshoe Fishing Derby

The Monongahela National Forest invites you and your family to the 2026 Horseshoe Fishing Derby. This free event will take place Saturday, May 16,…
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: May 16, 2026
Contact information: Tim Kissee, timothy.kissee@usda.gov , 304-695-3284
common yellow throat warbler singing

WINGS - Bird Song Hike

Learning to identify bird songs can be difficult, but listening to bird songs can reduce anxiety and provide calming effects. Lucky for us there is a…
Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Dates: May 16, 2026
Contact information: Marion Mason, Marion.Mason@usda.gov , 812-275-5987
approach steps to Rickenbaugh House

Rickenbaugh Open House

Take a tour of this Late Greek Revival style house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was built in 1874 by three…
Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dates: May 23, 2026
Contact information: 812-547-7051
Forest Education Center

Freshwater Jellyfish & Craft

Learn all about the freshwater jellyfish that float in Indiana water bodies while creating your own jellyfish friendship bracelet to take home. Best…
Times: 9:00am - 10:30am
Dates: May 23, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
day hike

Nature Hike @ Ted T. Turtle Trail

Look for early signs of summer on this 1.6-mile guided hike that begins with 157 steps that lead to a gentle valley floor leading to Lake Monroe. The…
Times: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Dates: May 23, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
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