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The Isle Royale Day Trip Experience Guide

Isle Royale National Park is one of the least visited national parks in the United States and is a remote destination for nature lovers and wilderness-seekers. This archipelago rests in the heart of Lake Superior and is only accessible by boat or seaplane. While we’d recommend you stay a few days…

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Insiders Guide to Ride the Keweenaw

The Keweenaw Peninsula is home to not one, not two, but FIVE mountain bike trail systems! With so many miles to cover, it’s hard to know where to start. Lucky for you, there’s an event designed to help people discover their next favorite trail in the Copper Country: Ride the Keweenaw. Held annually…

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12 CAN’T-MISS KEWEENAW SUMMER EVENTS

Summertime in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan is an event in and of itself. With the array of outdoor activities, historical sites, and learning opportunities, any summer weekend spent here is sure to be filled with things to do. These are a few of our favorite summer events in the Keweenaw that…

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Houghton Rainy Day Guide: Bucket List Indoor Activities

Spring showers bring the flowers, but don’t let the weather ruin your plans in the Houghton area this spring. Houghton is the fastest growing city in the Upper Peninsula, home of Michigan Technological University, and the Gateway to the Keweenaw. Whether you are on vacation or a local looking for…

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2 Day Keweenaw Waterfall Driving Tour

The Keweenaw Peninsula is well known for its rugged and natural beauty. The region features variable topography and long winding rivers that spit into Lake Superior. These features combine with the Keweenaw’s unique geology to create the perfect setting for some of the most beautiful waterfalls and…

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Bug Guide to the Keweenaw

The Keweenaw has many things in abundance. Beautiful scenery! Rugged shorelines! History nearly everywhere you look! There’s one thing we don’t often talk about though: the bugs! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they live here too and can be a force to be reckoned with. Never fear though, because it doesn’t…

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DRINK LIKE A LOCAL: 5 GREAT KEWEENAW WATERING HOLES

What is it about a little pub tucked away in some quiet place that’s just so darn appealing? Is it the friendly bartender, who’s likely the owner? Is it the history lining the walls – mining photos, dollar bills stuck to the ceiling, vintage local sports jerseys, Bosch brewing memorabilia… Or…

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7 COPPER HARBOR ATTRACTIONS YOU NEED TO EXPERIENCE

This sleepy town is located literally at the end of U.S. 41 and is as far away from an interstate as you can get in the lower 48. So what keeps bringing visitors back to Copper Harbor? Read on for our seven favorite local attractions (plus a bonus for those who make it to the end). COPPER HARBOR…

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Birding in the Keweenaw During Spring Migration

The signs of springtime in the Keweenaw are undeniable - despite the lingering snow piles that haven’t quite gotten the hint. The breezes feel ever so slightly warmer, the sun peeks out for a larger piece of the day, and we start to hear the return of the birds filling the cool dawn air with their…

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