Black Lake Golf Club #5 | Pure Michigan 18
Onaway, MI: The sand traps that line the entire right side of Black Lake Golf Club's #5 par-3 make it one of the course's many breathtaking signature holes.
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Black Lake Golf Club Video Tour and Review
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WELCOME TO UAW BLACK LAKE
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Welcome to the Black Lake Conference Center
Nestled around reflecting pools, high wooded land and an evergreen terrain in Onaway, Mich., the Black Lake Conference Center offers refuge and reprieve for many. The area, known as the Sturgeon Capital of Michigan, is five miles south of scenic Black Lake. But don't worry, the lake isn't in any short supply of fish and is also home to walleye, perch and pike.
Black Lake was formed by glaciers, and, in most places, it has a white sandy bottom. Its name comes from the fact that its depth -- as much as 50 feet -- makes the water appear black.
Sitting on 1,000 heavily wooded acres on the shores of Black Lake, the Center's complex of educational, living and recreational facilities are the equal of any conference and resort center in the country.
Located on the crystal shores of Black Lake in northern Michigan, the Center is centrally located within a one -hour drive of some of the state's most scenic tourist attractions, such as Mackinaw City with its ferries and forts, Tahquamenon Falls, the Soo Locks, Lake Superior, Sleeping Bear Dunes. Shop at the trendy boutiques in Petoskey, Bay Harbor, and Harbor springs on the gold coast of northern Michigan. Like to bet? Take a trip to the Odawa Casino and try your luck.
The Center is available for conferences, retreats, reunions and family vacations -- and includes an education building with 12 classrooms, a 350-seat lecture hall and a dining room with the capacity to serve up to 400 guests buffet style.
Accommodations include rustic rooms at the timeless Old Lodge, the secluded Hilltop Chalets and traditional hotel-style rooms. There are 228 sleeping rooms available, with the capacity to house 395 people depending on rooming accommodations. Black Lake also has a selection of condominiums and apartments.
The Black Lake Conference Center has a rich history of the story of Walter Reuther and labor's story.
In 1966, then-UAW President Walter Reuther proposed building a worker education center for trade unionists. The UAW International Executive Board unanimously supported the idea. From that vision, Black Lake has come to mean much more to its visitors and union members.
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UAW BLACK LAKE - Area Attractions
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The Center's prime location is a gateway to some of the region's most popular area attractions.
Onaway is a sportsman's paradise and a nature lover's dream. The area is home to thousands of acres of northern Michigan state forest recreation areas, fishing, hunting and inland lakes. The city is surrounded by thousands of acres of Mackinaw State Forest, and the scenery is breathtaking. Watching leaves change as the seasons fold one after the other, is a worth the time spent at the Center.
Onaway is an all-season, inside and outdoor, recreation destination. It's also just a short jaunt from Burt Lake, Mullet Lake and Michigan's popular Inland Waterways. Onaway is only five miles from its namesake's state park and Black Lake, which is teeming with excellent walleye, bass and perch fishing.
Located in the northeast, lower-peninsula of Michigan, Onaway sits on the western edge of Presque Isle County and is just a short drive from Black Mountain State Forest Recreation Area, Ocqueoc Falls, Petoskey, Charlevoix, the Mackinac Bridge and so many other area attractions. It is 18 miles east of I-75, 22 miles west of Lake Huron, 45 miles southeast of the Straits of Mackinac and 265 miles north of Detroit.
The Black Lake Golf Club is a premier course designed by architect Rees Jones.
While many courses have two or three so-called signature holes that are worthy of brochure status, every hole at Black Lake Golf Club could easily be on the cover of a magazine promoting the course.
That is one reason it was ranked 34th in Golf Digest's
100 Greatest Public Courses in America in May 2009 and ninth in the Best Value
category.
Night Life
Our guests are encouraged to visit the Center's onsite local watering hole, Mazey's. Whether you just want to enjoy a nice cold adult beverage, or participate and/or host in a sing-along in the bar's classroom -- that's right, every inch of Black Lake is educational! -- or dance the night away during the DJ-hosted nights, Mazey's door is open to guests and visitors. Limited shuttle bus service is available to guests for transport. Leave the driving to us. We've got you covered.
Activities in Spring / Summer / Fall / Winter
Spring/Summer
Golf, soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, waterskiing, hiking trails, outdoor excursions and night life.
Fall/Winter
ATTENTION:
Hunters, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts! Black Lake has limited housing available this fall and winter. Book now, and secure your accommodations. Prices start as low as $72.
Show your room key, and get 10% off your bill at Black Lake Golf Club's Grille restaurant.
Get that big Buck without a big bill.
Ask about Winter Ski Specials too!
Call 989-733-8521 today!
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Onaway State Park on Black Lake, Onaway Michigan
View of the storms approaching our campsite.
UAW Region 2B Leadership Sept 2017 Black Lake, Michigan
Photos from the conference. Thanks Brandon Miller for the drone shots.
Onaway Michigan Steering the World
Segment aired originally in 1991 on the Michigan Public Television Network. Barry Stutesman interviews Onaway historians and citizens about the community's past when wooden auto steering wheels were mass produced to supply the world.
UAW Region 2B Black Lake September 2016
UAW Region 2B Leadership Institue
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UAW BLACK LAKE - Food & Dining
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Enjoy fine dining by the fireplace, overlooking the reflecting ponds in our dining hall.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served buffet-style in the Center's dining room overlooking the ponds and wooded hills opposite the main building. Whether you're a vegetarian or hearty meat-eater, the dining staff provides service with a smile and guests will not be disappointed with the variety of freshly prepared meals. And be sure to leave room for dessert! It seats 300 and is equipped with sound and, literally, is just steps from the lecture hall. The staff can also bring to life any dining experience, both simple and elaborate, either in the dining room or elsewhere on the Center's campus for your special celebration.
Dining is also available at the Black Lake Golf Club at its premier restaurant, The Clubhouse/Black Lake Grill. Limited shuttle bus service is available to guests for transport. Leave the driving to us. We've got you covered.
The clubhouse offers guests a spectacular setting to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. After your round, enjoy a cold beverage or your favorite drink in the lounge.
A beverage cart is available on the course serving your favorite snacks and beverages.
The restaurant is known for fresh fish and steaks. It is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner during golf season. Nightly specials are offered at great prices.
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Mackinaw City trail ride March 2017
Swapping sleds on railroad grade from Mackinaw City to Cheboygan
OnAway Michigan Hater
This crazy women lost her Personal Protection Order because she flat out LIED P.P.O copy and files showing this so called REALTOR (Debbie Artrip owner of Cardinal Reality OnAway Michigan)
UAW Campground
UAW Campground at the Family Education Center at Black Lake, Michigan
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Photos From July 8 - 13
WALTER AND MAY REUTHER
UAW FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER
BLACK LAKE · ONAWAY, MICHIGAN
Hubsan H501S over Black Lake, MI
Flying my H501S over Black Lake and spying on my brother and nephew fishing. :) ~500M
UAW Region 2B Leadership Week July 2017 Black Lake
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Black Lake 2018 Day 1: Arrival At The Campground
Joe, Nast, and Clark pack up and head up North to the Black Lake campground in the Chequamegon National Forest in Northern Wisconsin.
Black Lake ORV Route
ORV Trail near Cheboygan, Michigan.
See our Online Trail Guide for more info, maps and photos.