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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The last days of October find the Keweenaw busy with Halloween fun. Folks around town are treated to spooky decorations in shop fronts, smiling scarecrows, and a community lively with anticipation for Halloween events and camaraderie. The surreal, warm autumn that brought us blazing fall color and…
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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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With leaves ablaze in fiery reds and golden yellows, crisp air that invigorates the soul, and the unmistakable scent of autumn wafting through the historic downtown streets of the Keweenaw Peninsula, it's the perfect time for a culinary adventure. As you explore this picturesque corner of Michigan’s…
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Fall in the Keweenaw brings a wide variety of events and celebrations to get you in the autumn mood! From music festivals to Oktoberfests, there’s no shortage of ways to explore the Copper Country and soak in those glorious Keweenaw fall colors! We’ve got the shortlist of Keweenaw fall events to…
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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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