In the late 1800s, an epic copper rush brought hundreds of thousands of immigrants from around the world to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Today, their stories still capture the imagination of visitors thanks to the incredible experiences preserved by the Keweenaw National Historic Park and the men and women of the Copper Country. Explore the depths of underground copper mines or ascend to the tops of lighthouses that guided ships across the turbulent waters of Lake Superior! Or adventure through the region's ghost town ruins scattered throughout the region!
Explore the Keweenaw Peninsula
Explore the Keweenaw Peninsula
Here is where the largest fresh waters on earth create the Keweenaw Peninsula. Escape into history by visiting the Keweenaw National Historic Park. Hike, pedal and paddle countless miles of world-class outdoor recreation trails or explore the majestic Isle Royale National Park to connect with nature. Listen to Lake Superior's soothing waves as they crash along our secluded beach shores. In the Keweenaw, endless vacation discoveries await.
Connect with the Keweenaw's unique communities—each with its own personality. Visit adventurous Copper Harbor, vibrant Houghton, historic Calumet and many others as you seek the Peninsula's experiences and secrets. Grab a pasty, find your sisu, and above all, Adventure North.
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A Living History
Cliff Mine: Ghost Towns of the Keweenaw
Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary
Quincy Underground Tours
Tom Wright, Manager of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, shares some interesting history behind this Keweenaw Heritage Site. Explore the history of Quincy Mine for yourself by taking a guided underground tour the next time you visit the Keweenaw.
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park was built in 1844 and was intended to keep peace in the Copper Country during the peak of the copper mining boom. Today the park features a living history program and offers a glimpse back at life on the northern frontier during the mid-1800's.
A Living History
In the late 1800s, an epic copper rush brought hundreds of thousands of immigrants from around the world to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Today, their stories still capture the imagination of visitors thanks to the incredible experiences preserved by the Keweenaw National Historic Park and the men and women of the Copper Country. Explore the depths of underground copper mines or ascend to the tops of lighthouses that guided ships across the turbulent waters of Lake Superior! Or adventure through the region's ghost town ruins scattered throughout the region!
Cliff Mine: Ghost Towns of the Keweenaw
Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary
Quincy Underground Tours
Tom Wright, Manager of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, shares some interesting history behind this Keweenaw Heritage Site. Explore the history of Quincy Mine for yourself by taking a guided underground tour the next time you visit the Keweenaw.
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park was built in 1844 and was intended to keep peace in the Copper Country during the peak of the copper mining boom. Today the park features a living history program and offers a glimpse back at life on the northern frontier during the mid-1800's.
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Lac La Belle, MI 49950
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54 Huron Street ,
Houghton, MI 49931
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Eagle Harbor, MI 49950
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