The Great Outdoors

Liz Grim

All the reasons in all the seasons to come to Harbor Country. Open, quiet and tranquil spaces, yet not far from the amenities of small town services for your Michigan Vacation.

Here in the absence of urban development wildlife teams in area preserves and parks. The unusual abundance of morning doves make them uniquely commonplace.

Many of the following resources are not affiliated with or members of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce and are provided as a public service.

Local Weather & Forecast

Activity Junkies - Symptoms and Remedies

Spring, Summer & Fall in Harbor Country

Backroads Bikeway & Outback Trails
Area resource for biking trails, including bicycling map.
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One Oak Street
Three Oaks, Michigan 49128

Deer Creek Hunt Club
18000 Basswood Rd.
Three Oaks, MI 49128  269-756-6600

Louise Mundt

Boat Charters

Cap'n D Charters
Slip 80 Oselka Snug Harbor Marina
New Buffalo, MI 49117
Phone: 574-232-0436

Fuzzy Bear Charters
Oselka Snug Harbor W-85
New Buffalo, MI 49117
Phone: 574-232-9375
E-mail: fuzzybearcharter@aol.com


Doe Wah-Jack's Canoe Rental (Out of Area)
52963 M51 North
Dowagiac, MI
888-782-7410
Two to six hour beginner and intermediate canoe & kayak trips on Dowagiac River. Many different trips are available, so relax, enjoy the peace, float and explore the river with us.


Local Fishing
Galien River Access
Located between Union Pier and New Buffalo on Red Arrow Hwy, at the Galien River Bridge. Parking, boat ramp and bathrooms available.


Entertainment for Children
See the Arts & Entertainment Page


Outpost Windsports
Bike and sporting equipment rentals
7 West Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117 269-469-4210


See our Festivals & Events or This Weekend pages for details on ongoing area happenings and additional visitor resource information.

Visit our Area Attractions page for more information on local points of interest and resources.

Fall Colors and Harvest days.
Come see the beauty of the Fall colors in Harbor Country! The trees are flaunting brilliant, beautiful colors! Bring your camera and record a "Living Masterpiece".

For Fall related events go to our Events page:

www.harborcountry.org/events

Kay Longacre

Winterland in Harbor Country
Enjoy the sights, sounds and activities in Harbor Country's WinterLand.

Area Recreational Parks

The following links will bring you to nearby public parks that offer winter sport activities. Visit their sites for open times, rules and restrictions.

Warren Dunes
http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=504

Berrien County Parks
http://www.berriencounty.org/parks/cc_ski.html

http://www.berriencounty.org/parks

Snowmobiling 
The snowmobile trails are open from New Buffalo MI to Galien MI. Here in Harbor Country starting at highway 39 in New Buffalo, you may park your vehicle at the Plaza One Truck Stop or The Pub, and drive your snowmobile from there. The trails are very well marked. You must cross 39 to get to the trails. There is a trailhead in Three Oaks and in Galien. You may also purchase gas, food, and beverage in New Buffalo, Three Oaks, and Galien. The trail from Galien also extends into Indiana, toward South Bend IN and then south. The trails in this area are also very well marked. A hot-line for trail conditions can be reached at 269-684-1749. www.trailreports.com and www.fishweb.com/recreation/snowmobile/trails/swl.html give trails and conditions for all of Michigan. Snowmobiles must be registered and display a 3 year registration decal as well as a current trail user permit decal.

In the State of Michigan there is a $25.00 charge for a trail users fee. This permit is good from October 1- September 30. These may be purchased in Harbor Country at Knoll Bros. Gas Station 127 W. Buffalo Street in New Buffalo 269-469-2725, at Captain Cook’s Sports 400 S. Whittaker Street in New Buffalo 269-469-4510, and at The Featherbone Restaurant & Lounge 6741 W. US Hwy 12 in Three Oaks 269-756-6821. They may also be purchased in Galien, MI at the Bungalow Inn and Pro Mart Gas Station, both located on US 12 or at any Secretary of State office. The SOS offices are now located in Niles & Benton Harbor. You may also purchase it through the mail by calling MSA Association at 269-361-2285 or online. Snowmobile regulations are posted at www.michigan.gov/dnr

Downhill Skiing
There are no downhill skiing areas in Berrien County.  These two ski areas are approximately 1 hour from Harbor Country.
Swiss Valley in Jones, MI  www.skiswissvalley.com  269-244-8016 - Ski Conditions:
www.skiswissvalley.com/conditions.asp
Timber Ridge Ski Area in Gobles, MI www.timberridgeski.com  269-694-9449 

Cross Country Skiing, Tobogganing
Warren Dunes State Park, has cross country skiing, snow shoe rental, no ski rental.  Great slopes for tobogganing. Open normal park hours, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.  www.midnr.com  269-426-4013 

Madeline Bertrand Park (Outside of Harbor Country)  3 miles of trails-groomed and electrically lit.  Night skiing on Friday and Saturday.  Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental available every day but Monday and Tuesday.  www.berriencounty.org   269-683-8280.

Love Creek (Outside of Harbor Country)  6 miles of trails-groomed and lighted. Night skiing on Saturday nights.  Cross Country Ski Rental available every day but Monday.   www.berriencounty.org  269-471-2617

Sarett Nature Center,   (Outside of Harbor Country)  Full service center with ski lessons, rentals, cross country, snow shoeing, and nature tours.  Call for more information and hours at 269-927-4832 or write 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor MI  49022.

Grand Mere State Park (Outside of Harbor Country) This 371 acre natural area is one of the area's most popular cross country ski sites.  There is no ski rental.
www.midnr.com  For more details call 269-426-4013

Ski Rental Equipment 
Outpost Sports 3602 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN (Outside of Harbor Country) 219-259-1000 or www.outpostsports.com 

Ice Skating Rinks
(Outside of Harbor Country)
Michigan City Indiana is our area's closest, (ice skating) it is located in Washington Park on the lake front in Michigan City.
Howard Park Ice Rink  South Bend, IN  219-255-1130
The Ice Box Ice Skating  South Bend, IN 219-288-3300