Big Bay Outfitters, formally known as North Country Outfitters, has been owned and operated by Kristi Mills and Bill Kinjorski since 2002. This old landmark was once a fully operating jail, township hall and fire department. Presently, it is 2500 square-feet of retail space offering outdoor adventure gear, functional outdoor clothing, "Big Bay" clothing and hats, fishing tackle and live bait, gifts and local art, maps, and directional information. And the home of Anatomy of a Canoe, a paddle sport shop.

It sounds like a lot going on and there's more! Red Town Rentals offers fishing boats, pontoon, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as area tour and guide service. Stop in and find out what's going on in Big Bay. We have the latest weather and road conditions, Lake Independence fishing and Lake Superior marine reports as well as a few tall tales about the area and it's history.

Big Bay is at the end of the road County Road 550 that is, and the gateway into the Huron Mountains. Drive up 510 and out onto the Yellow Dog Plains via the AAA to experience wilderness and country roads. Visit waterfalls and mountaintops, sparkling rivers and wildlife. We have it all right here, year round. Come on up!

Spring/Summer 2007 Hours:Daily 10-5 After May 15, Daily 8-6 July 4— Bay Cliff Parade 14— Fire on the Bay fireworks display over Lake Superior 20-22— Hiawatha Music Festival in Marquette 28-29— Art on the Rocks and Outback Art Show in Marquette August Events in Big Bay “Summer on the Bay” Saturday,August 11 “Berry Bash,” at the St. Mary’s Church: baked goods and crafts 10:00 – 2:00 Ice Cream and Pie Social at the Presbyterian Church 10:00 – 2:00 call Mary Ellen 345-9225 for info Pig Roast at the Lumberjack Tavern, 3:00 – 7:00. Great food, music, 50/50.Live blues music from 9:00- midnight. Call 345-9912 Blacksmithing demonstration by artist Gordon Gearhart, 10 – 5 in front of Big Bay Outfitters, call 345-9399 Celebrate the Yellow Dog! Camp out in ‘tent city,’ share a potluck, bring your instrument for open mike and more good music all night long. Just off Remington Road (CR 550) follow the signs. Call 345-9223 Sunday,August 12 Antique Car Show –Thunder Bay Inn, noon – 5:00 Call 345-9376 Book signing by local authors Lon and Lynn Emerick, also Tina Lonski, author of “A Transplanted Yooper,” Big Bay Outfitters, 11:00 – 2:00 Blacksmithing demonstration by artist Gordon Gearhart, noon – 5 in front of the Big Bay Outfitters. Call 345-9399 18-19— Cracked Court Classic Tennis Tournament Call 906-345-9399 for more information about these events! Hope to see you this summer! Would you like the latest Big Bay News? email us and we will send you the latest 'happenings' around the town.