Bear Creek Resort Blaney Park, MI

06/13/2026

You can enjoy the world famous wings at Wheaty’s Pub in Manistique but no discussing Sasquatch on the patio 😂✌🏻🌲

06/10/2026

Lupine Update- Blaney Park!

06/10/2026

Check out the fireflies in Blaney Park from last night!

06/08/2026

Big Boy is definitely a MI staple!

The most Big Boy I’ve ever experienced was in Asia! We love Big Boy worldwide❤️✌🏻

Have you been to Big Boy in Manistique?

I love the Merch!

BIG BOY IS A MICHIGAN BOY

Big Boy Restaurant in Manistique MI by John Gagnon

Although Bob’s Pantry first opened its doors in Glendale, California in 1936, you can be forgiven if you think of Big Boy as an authentically Michigan restaurant. After all, it was way back in 1952 when brothers John, Louis & Fred Elias received the very first Big Boy® franchise license for the former Dixie Drive-In in Hazel Park, Michigan.

By 1964, the Elias Brothers had opened 100 restaurants bearing the Elias Brothers Big Boy name throughout Michigan and Ohio with over 170 restaurants at their peak. They purchased the Big Boy chain in 1987, moving moved the headquarters to Warren where it operated until bankruptcy in 2000. According to the map on the Big Boy website, there’s about 40 locations remaining in Michigan.

John took this photo of one of the two remaining Upper Peninsula Big Boys in Manistique a couple weeks ago (the other is in Marquette). See more in his Retro gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmgesc/albums/72177720333958019/

Michigan in Pictures post: https://michpics.com/2026/06/08/big-boy-is-a-michigan-boy/

PS: It’s a perfect time to read about the Big Boy Graveyard: https://michpics.com/2007/06/01/big-boy-graveyard/

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06/08/2026

Front and Center to bloom are the native Lupines in Blaney Park!

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A few interesting things about lupines in Michigan:

* Wild lupine is Michigan’s native species.
* It is the only host plant for the endangered Karner blue butterfly caterpillar.
* They typically bloom from late May through June, so right now is prime lupine season.
* They thrive in sandy, well-drained soils and are common in openings, roadsides, and pine barrens.

If you’re in the UP around Bear Creek, you’re probably starting to see large patches of them along roadsides and open sunny areas!

‼️💜GORGEOUS💜‼️

06/06/2026

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There is a moderate risk of rip currents on the Lake Michigan beaches of Schoolcraft County today. Use extreme caution and stay away from piers, break walls, and river outlets!

06/05/2026

For those of you who might be new here, WELCOME to Bear Creek Resort!

We are a small, family-owned resort located in Michigan’s beautiful Eastern Upper Peninsula. Nestled on nearly 20 acres of property, our resort offers three spacious cabins, each featuring almost 1,000 square feet of comfortable living space.

Each cabin includes:
🏡 Two bedrooms
🛋️ Two living rooms
🍳 Full kitchen
🛁 Two full bathrooms
🔥 Private fire pit
🧺 Picnic table
♨️ Gas grill

We pride ourselves on offering affordable lodging for families, couples, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers exploring the Upper Peninsula. We are also dog-friendly and welcome your four-legged family members for a small, affordable pet fee.

Bear Creek Resort is conveniently located near many of the U.P.’s most popular attractions:

📍 Approximately 1 hour from the St. Ignace ferry docks for Mackinac Island
📍 About 45 minutes from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
📍 About 40 minutes from Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring)
📍 About 70 minutes from Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway, a basecamp for adventure, or a place to relax under the stars, Bear Creek Resort offers an affordable and comfortable way to experience the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Call/Text 920-246-1157 to book!

🐻 We hope to welcome you to Bear Creek Resort soon!