There’s no better time to go for a hike in the Keweenaw than autumn. Not only do our endless forests put on a show that’s among the best in the Midwest, the bug season has passed and wearing flannel every day is finally acceptable again. Let’s just say that fall in the Keweenaw rules. Where’s the…
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Labor Day weekend is peak summer here in the Keweenaw: the Big Lake has warmed, the forests are flush with life, days are still plenty long, and there’s a bonus day to explore. What better way to spend the holiday weekend than at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Copper Harbor Trails Fest! Whether you’re…
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Hungarian Falls is a staple of the Keweenaw adventure circuit. It’s one of the easiest to access waterfalls in the Copper Country and combines history with nature at every turn. Plus, with three unique waterfalls on the hike, you’re getting a major bang for your sight-seeing buck! There’s a lot to…
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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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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 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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The Keweenaw area features quite a few rivers both big and small. Most are notable for their waterfalls, including Montreal Falls, Eagle River Falls, and Hungarian Falls (on Dover Creek), just to name a few. However, most rivers in the Copper Country aren’t the best for paddling unless you’re a fan…
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The transition between the Keweenaw’s long winters and beautiful summers is often called mud season, and for good reason. All that snow has to go somewhere! While we wait for warmer weather to return, many Yoopers spend their time boiling. No, not in the sauna (okay, we still do that). Maple syrup…
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The Keweenaw has beautiful waterfalls everywhere you look. From the enormous Houghton-Douglas Falls to the scenic drops at Hungarian Falls, there’s a good chance you’ve been to our more reputable scenic locations. There are plenty more around if you know where to search, many of which are off the…
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