Points of Interest
The Beaver Island Group
History
The King of Beaver Island
Harbor Light
High Island and the High Island Israelites
High Island Map
King Benjamin of High Island
Ben ammased a 10 million fortune. Did he leave it on High Island for us to find?
Garden Island
Garden Island Map
ST. JAMES HARBOR (Beaver Island Group)
Location................... L 45° 44.6’ N; 085° 30.5’ W
From St. James to...
Mackinac Island 45 miles E
Rock Island Passage 65 miles SW
High Island 4 miles W
Manistique 33 miles NW
Vehicle Rental
Beaver Island Marina
Restaurants
St. James will be the hub for our islands cruising ground. If desired, Short day trips and return can be taken to the nearby islands. Anchorage is possible almost anywhere in the inner harbor. The privately owned Beaver Island Marine is at the north end of the harbor.
On shore, we could arrange a 30-mile bike or automobile trip around this island, seeing seven beautiful inland lakes, or take a walking or biking tour of the historic sites in and near the village of St. James. Car rentals are available. They're not the best cars but it might be fun to rent one. Rental bikes also available. There are some good places to eat within walking distance.
HOG ISLAND (Beaver Island Group)
From Hog Island to...
St. James Harbor 22 miles (approximately)
Hog Island's Fisherman Bay offers some good secluded anchorage. The bottom holds well and the water very clear. With careful observation you should be able to see all the rocks and shoals you should try to miss. We'd be protected there except from a strong west-northwest winds.
GARDEN ISLAND (Beaver Island Group)
Location ....................... L 45° 47.5 N; 085° 30 W
From Garden Island to...
St. James 5 miles south
High Island 8 miles southwest
Garden Island Harbor offers good shelter from all winds north through east to south. There is also shelter in some other shallow coves. This might be a nice place to anchor overnight.
HIGH ISLAND (Beaver Island Group)
Location.................... L 45° 45’ N; 085° 38’ W
From High Island to...
St. James 4 miles E
Rock Island 61 miles
There is a deep harbor on the northeast corner of High Island, protected from southwest through west to north winds. The harbor is really only a minor indentation in the shore. The prevailing winds are westerly. High Island Harbor would be a good day trip out of St. James or a stop over on the way to Rock Island.
History
The King of Beaver Island
Harbor Light
High Island and the High Island Israelites
High Island Map
King Benjamin of High Island
Ben ammased a 10 million fortune. Did he leave it on High Island for us to find?
Garden Island
Garden Island Map
ST. JAMES HARBOR (Beaver Island Group)
Location................... L 45° 44.6’ N; 085° 30.5’ W
From St. James to...
Vehicle Rental
Beaver Island Marina
Restaurants
St. James will be the hub for our islands cruising ground. If desired, Short day trips and return can be taken to the nearby islands. Anchorage is possible almost anywhere in the inner harbor. The privately owned Beaver Island Marine is at the north end of the harbor.
On shore, we could arrange a 30-mile bike or automobile trip around this island, seeing seven beautiful inland lakes, or take a walking or biking tour of the historic sites in and near the village of St. James. Car rentals are available. They're not the best cars but it might be fun to rent one. Rental bikes also available. There are some good places to eat within walking distance.
HOG ISLAND (Beaver Island Group)
From Hog Island to...
Hog Island's Fisherman Bay offers some good secluded anchorage. The bottom holds well and the water very clear. With careful observation you should be able to see all the rocks and shoals you should try to miss. We'd be protected there except from a strong west-northwest winds.
GARDEN ISLAND (Beaver Island Group)
Location ....................... L 45° 47.5 N; 085° 30 W
From Garden Island to...
Garden Island Harbor offers good shelter from all winds north through east to south. There is also shelter in some other shallow coves. This might be a nice place to anchor overnight.
HIGH ISLAND (Beaver Island Group)
Location.................... L 45° 45’ N; 085° 38’ W
From High Island to...
There is a deep harbor on the northeast corner of High Island, protected from southwest through west to north winds. The harbor is really only a minor indentation in the shore. The prevailing winds are westerly. High Island Harbor would be a good day trip out of St. James or a stop over on the way to Rock Island.
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