MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce has launched a fundraiser to replace part of its Welcome Center.
Located along US-2, the Welcome Center features a 15-foot statue of Paul Bunyan, maps, travel planners, and other resources for locals and guests alike. The porch was built with untreated wood in the 1980s, and it is now showing signs of rot and wear and tear.
Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce is working to raise $7,500 to install a new porch, crafted with treated wood. The goal is to keep the Welcome Center safe and inviting, while allowing the county to put its best foot forward.
“Sometimes it’s the first impression that people either looking to relocate to our area or just visiting the area have of our community,” said Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce Executive Director Victoria George. “We have great volunteers that work at the Welcome Center who are extremely personable and helpful to our visitors. We get a lot of great comments back at how much help we are able to give to people through our Welcome Center, and we just want to keep that going.”
Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce hopes to complete the project by the end of the year. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 301, Manistique, MI 49835. To donate online or to learn more about the fundraiser, click here.
