Quick, what are your top-5 hikes in the Keweenaw? If Black Creek Nature Sanctuary isn’t on your list, you probably haven’t been there yet! This beautiful place, owned by the Michigan Nature Association (MNA) since the early-1990s, protects 242 acres of forests and a quarter-mile of Lake Superior…
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Surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes and home to numerous inland lakes, the Mitten State is gifted with an abundant collection of islands. While lacking in palm trees and coconuts drinks, many of Michigan’s islands are steeped in history, wildlife, and plenty of spectacular shorelines perfect…
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Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is not to be underestimated, despite being the furthest point north in the state. It offers an abundance of parks, nature, and water to explore. In 2021, the Keweenaw Peninsula won Michigan’s Best Vacation Spot in the Western Upper Peninsula by MLive! So there’s no…
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Anchored to the north of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge lies Hancock, Michigan. This community upholds the Keweenaw’s Finnish-American heritage (Hancock is Porvoo, Finland’s Sister City!), and this cultural identity flavors the region. US-41 sinuously winds through historic downtown ushering travelers…
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The Keweenaw Peninsula has several impressive lookouts across its northern range. Mount Houghton, Bohemia, Brockway, and Baldy all give explorers the opportunity to survey the landscape in all directions. But did you know there’s a lesser known peak to the south that is just as amazing? Silver…
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The Keweenaw is a place that draws and inspires artists of every kind with her wild weather, deep and mysterious woods, joyful waters and the awe inspiring gravity of her history. The communities here celebrate their local musicians, and there’s no shortage of live music and festivals here in the…
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As the headquarters for the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge leads the effort in the region to foster the dark skies. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has named Keweenaw Dark Sky Park (KDSP) the newest addition to the International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) Program. The…
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The Keweenaw is defined by its lakes. Okay, it’s actually defined by one lake in particular, good ol’ Lake Superior. Gitche Gumee is a wonderful place to dip your toes into or go for a paddle, but did you know that there are plenty of other inland lakes to paddle on in the Keweenaw? Each is unique…
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The Keweenaw is full of wild spots, from the rugged shoreline of High Rock Bay to the scenic views from Cliff Drive. Nowhere is this more true than in places classified as Wilderness Areas. The Keweenaw is well-known for Isle Royale National Park, one of the least-visited national parks in the…
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If you’re looking to really delve into Copper Country energy, there is no better place to spend your day than in Calumet, Michigan! The Jacobsville sandstone architecture radiates with history and the booming entrepreneurial spirit of the Copper Country days lives on in the thriving small businesses…
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