Best Summer Alternative to Minnesota’s North Shore If you live in the Twin Cities, you already know the standard playbook for a summer weekend escape: pack up the car, hop on I-35 North, and head straight to Duluth or up Minnesota’s North Shore. I get the appeal. In fact, I live in Duluth right…
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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 (plus some extras!)…
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Out of the four seasons, spring gets the least amount of love from Keweenaw enthusiasts. Unlike the long days of summer, the brilliant colors of fall, or the epic snow of winter, this shoulder season is often overlooked by visitors. But the locals know that this period is the “golden time” of living…
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The Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets for stargazing. With minimal light pollution, stunning views of Lake Superior, and access to remote wilderness, the Keweenaw offers unbeatable conditions for observing the Milky Way, meteor showers, and…
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As summer reaches its midpoint, foragers and hikers exploring the Keweenaw Peninsula’s wilderness are sure to discover a unique, bright-red berry hidden along a quiet trail. Deliciously sweet with a hint of tartness, this berry is called a “thimbleberry” and is a favorite among local residents (both…
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As travel enthusiasts with an adventurous spirit and a love for the great outdoors, we all yearn for those hidden gems. The kind of places that are off the beaten path, a little rugged, and unspoiled by tourist crowds. If this speaks to you, then a visit to Montreal Falls should be high on your…
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The Keweenaw is known for epic snow thanks to Mother Superior’s prodigious lake-effect output. But while most of us locals are used to almost daily flurries of three to six inches of snow, even we go into prepper-mode when John Dee announces a blizzard’s on its way. For those of you who exclaim…
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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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Visiting Isle Royale National Park is a dream for many, but very few make it to the Island. The national park’s location in the middle of Lake Superior, mixed with an abbreviated visitor season, consistently makes Isle Royale one of the least visited in the United States. And doing it right requires…
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Calumet is all about history. There are probably more historical attractions packed into this small community than anywhere else in the Upper Peninsula. Walk the streets of its downtown, and you can’t help noticing the architecture’s grandeur, often built from the rare Jacobsville sandstone, and the…
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