Ontonagon River, East Branch

Houghton, MI -- Runnable for only a few weeks of the year, this river offers continuous whitewater thrills in a wild setting. The East Branch of the Ontonagon River is home to one of the most intense, sustained white ... (Season: Best mid-April to May)

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