Check out a kayak or paddle board from Rec Sports
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Explore Marquette and the UP in fun and exciting ways by renting recreational equipment from NMU Rec Sports. You can rent kayaks, paddleboards, and so much more. The rental center is located near the PEIF (Physical Education and Instructional Facility). See what rec sports and Marquette has to offer.
Hike and swim at Rum Runners
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Rum Runners Cove is a beautiful place to hike and swim in the Marquette area. The amazing cove is just a short hike away from Wetmore landing. You can hike there on two different trails, either hike on the trail that is to the right (East) of Wetmore Landing’s parking lot or head to the beach and walk along the shore with the lake on your left. Either route you take will have scenic views that will take your breath away.
Make a featured Melted sandwich
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Located right on campus in the C.B. Hedgcock building is the delicious Melted restaurant. This NMU eatery consists of over 1,000 different types of grilled cheese. You can even make your own! If you think your own creation is good enough to share, you can apply to make it a featured sandwich of the month.
Get belay certified at the PEIF
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The Physical Education Instructional Facility, or what we call the PEIF, is our campus gym. Within the PEIF is a full-sized rock wall where students can improve their climbing skills. You can even get belayed certified to climb with a friend. The Outdoor Recreation Staff will show you the ropes.
Experience fat tire biking
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Do you love biking but don’t have a way to keep up the sport when there is snow on the ground? It’s not a problem at NMU. You can rent fat-tire bikes at the Wildcat Fit Zone as a student at NMU. The Fit Zone is between Van Antwerp and Hunt Hall. Fat tire bikes allow you to easily get around in sand, snow, and so much more!
Adventure to the Eben Ice Caves
Visit the Devos Art Museum
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The Devos Art Museum is right on campus, just across the street from the Hedgcock Student Service Building. It is filled with incredible artwork that is completely free for students to go and admire. At the end of each semester, it is turned into a senior showcase, so you can see what your fellow students have been working on.
Find the beautiful waterfalls at Dead River Falls
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Take an incredible hike alongside the Dead River. Along the way, you will see an array of beautiful waterfalls, well-worn volcanic rock, rippling rivers, and so much more. This hiking trail is only a short drive away from campus, so grab your friends and go chase some waterfalls.