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Your Ultimate Springtime Guide to the Keweenaw

Listen to the drip-drops of snow melting and feel the warmth of the sun as the days lengthen in the Keweenaw. Spring is a special time of year here. While this is often an overlooked season for travelers, it’s a time of year that locals cherish and look forward to. This magical time of year brings…

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Keweenaw Trailside Dining: Snowmobile Edition

Grab your helmet and bring your appetite—snowmobiling through the Keweenaw isn’t just about the scenic trails; it’s about the tastes along the way. From cozy roadside lodges to iconic Yooper taverns, the Keweenaw Peninsula’s snowmobile trails are packed with must-visit stops serving up hearty…

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Keweenaw Night Sky Etiquette

Experiencing the night sky—whether it's chasing the northern lights, witnessing rare cosmic events, photographing the Milky Way, or simply stargazing—can be a deeply magical and awe-inspiring experience. The absence of artificial light allows us to connect with the natural world in a unique way…

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An Insider’s Guide to CopperDog 150

The CopperDog 150 is a cornerstone Keweenaw winter event taking place in the depths of a Copper Country winter, typically late February/early March. Mushers and teams from around the world come to historic Calumet to partake in Michigan’s northern-most wilderness. The Keweenaw’s extensive snowmobile…

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INSIDER’S GUIDE TO MICHIGAN TECH WINTER CARNIVAL

In a place that regularly averages over 200 inches of snow a year, playing in the snow has become a skill that the Keweenaw has honed to utter perfection. Michigan Technological University’s Winter Carnival, full of snow and ice sculptures, music, and outdoor sports, celebrates the incredible…

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Local Winter Guide to Visiting Copper Harbor

Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula defines a Midwest winter - this remote landscape jutting into Lake Superior’s icy embrace is landfall for months of lake effect snow, easily piling up feet of snow perfect for wintry outdoor adventuring. At the very tip-top of a peninsula spotted with snowy small-town…

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Local Winter Guide to Visiting Hancock

North of the Portage Canal, separating the northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula from the mainland, lies a different kind of “island life”: the charming winter town of Hancock, Michigan. As twinkling lights illuminate every corner and hot cardamom coffee is poured fresh from Finnish cafes, a…

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Visiting Houghton in the Winter

Looking for some winter ideas for your next visit to the Houghton area in the Keweenaw? I’ve got you covered! Winter is such a magical time in the Upper Peninsula, there’s so much fun stuff to do… whether you’re looking for more adventure or just looking for a low-key weekend! Trust me, a winter…

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Keweenaw Winter Guide: Family Edition

Where Families Play in Winter Transforming into the ultimate winter wonderland each winter, the Keweenaw Peninsula makes for the best family vacation offering endless opportunities for families to create magical memories. Whether you’re exploring scenic trails, sharing downhill ski thrills…

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Christmas Events Around the Keweenaw

Where to Find Holiday Spirit and Santa in the Copper Country Tis the season to be jolly! During the holiday season, the Keweenaw’s charming historic downtowns come to life with sparkling lights, cheery laughter, rosy noses, and jingling sleigh bells. This season is a wonderful way to welcome the…

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