The Great Outdoors: The History of Recreation in Marquette County

Marquette has a rich history of outdoor recreation beginning with the first tourist who came to the region to fish in 1849. The Great Outdoors: The History of Recreation in Marquette County details the first camps in the late 1800s to the first car campers and the development of “The Land of Hiawatha” in the 1940s. Discover the stories of local pioneers in outdoor recreation including skiers, bicyclists, rock climbers and ice climbers in this special exhibit on display until Jan. 23 at Marquette Regional History Center. marquettehistory.org