As fall colors deepen past their peak into the rusted hues of late autumn, the swirling October winds rustle up both fallen leaves and spooky Keweenaw fun! The Halloween season, with its stark natural beauty and spooky ambiance, settles in quite perfectly against the backdrop of Copper Country…
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Don't follow the calendar. Follow the climate. That's our favorite piece of advice for fall in the Keweenaw. It's tempting to circle a date on the calendar, book a trip for the last weekend of September and hope you've landed at peak color. But the Keweenaw Peninsula is a long, narrow place…
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A Guide for Rain, Shine, or Haze When planning your family’s summer escape, you envision clear skies, sparkling waters, and unforgettable adventures. While the Keweenaw Peninsula delivers on all fronts, offering natural beauty as stunning as Munising and family-friendly charm as iconic as Traverse…
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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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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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If you think winter ends in February, you haven’t met the Keweenaw. While much of the Midwest trades snowbanks for mud puddles, Michigan’s northernmost peninsula is still stacking snow totals and carving corduroy well into March - and often April. Why Is the Keweenaw the Best Alternative Spring…
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2026 CopperDog Race Dates: February 27 - March 1, 2026 The CopperDog dog sled race 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…
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Winter in the Keweenaw has a way of slowing the world down just enough to notice the good stuff. Snow softens the edges. Steam curls from mugs and saunas. Downtown lights glow warmer against the dark. It is a season made for lingering, for sharing a second dessert, for holding hands a little…
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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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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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