Alger County is a great area to enjoy all of the Upper Peninsula’s changing seasons. In the summer, attend the annual 2-day Pictured Rocks Days where free boat tours, kayak demos, free music, food, vendors and kid’s activities can be enjoyed. On the Fourth of July, you can enjoy a Fireworks on the Bay Cruise as well as all day events, including parade, music, food, and games! For the runners, there is the Pictured Rocks Road Race, featuring a half marathon and a 10k run/walk that gets you moving right along the Lake, as well as the Grand Island Marathon, which is a 50k, a full marathon and a 1/2 marathon with breathtaking scenery around Grand Island. Late summer brings the Alger County Fair in Chatham, as well as the Grand Marais Music & Arts Festival, a weekend of music, crafts, great food, and fun, and the Munising Bay Classic Car Show. There is no shortage of outdoor adventure here! Enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, ORV/ATV riding, boating, and more. This area is also made for camping with developed sites, backcountry camping, RV and rustic areas, as well as many cabins/shelters available for rent! Winter is a season to be celebrated in Alger County and they claim the one and only outhouse races held in annually in February. This past year they hosted their 25th year and had many participants. This very popular race consists of teams constructing their own unique outhouse to time race down a pre-packed track that goes through downtown Trenary. Another great winter activity in this area is ice climbing, and the Michigan Ice Fest in Munising is a great event for both novice and expert climbers. And as always, ice fishing, snowmobile and ski trails are a must once the snow hits! For a comprehensive list of must see and do activities in Alger County, click here.