Overlooking Bass Pond, the Interpretive Center houses the museum, freshwater lab, and bookstore and is the starting point for the many miles of nature and cross country ski trails. Carved through the glacial moraine of the Portage Hills, Deep Portage maintains nearly eleven miles of marked and groomed cross country ski trails. The trails loop back to the Interpretive Center so that distances and difficulties can be chosen by skiers. Warmth, beverages, maps, souvenirs, and suggestions are available in the Center.

Deep Portage serves groups, organizations, area residents and visitors with weekly classes, interpretive programs, wildflower garden displays, weekend retreats and study groups, land use demonstrations, summer camps, and recreation opportunities of birding, hiking, hunting, and skiing.

Guests are housed in the 54,000 square foot cedar and fieldstone northwoods lodge. The lodge features 27 bedrooms and has a capacity of 175. These are modern accomodations with hot running water and flush toilets. Each room has a private bathroom and large sink area with cubbies for personal items. Delicious home cooked meals are served buffet style before the 70 ton granite fireplace in Heritage Hall.

For more details, visit their web site at www.deep-portage.org