The Keweenaw Peninsula is home to not one, not two, but FIVE mountain bike trail systems! With so many miles to cover, it’s hard to know where to start. Lucky for you, there’s an event designed to help people discover their next favorite trail in the Copper Country: Ride the Keweenaw. Held annually…
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The Keweenaw has many things in abundance. Beautiful scenery! Rugged shorelines! History nearly everywhere you look! There’s one thing we don’t often talk about though: the bugs! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they live here too and can be a force to be reckoned with. Never fear though, because it doesn’t…
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The Keweenaw is full of great snowshoeing destinations, from Mount Baldy to McLain State Park and everywhere in between. Snowshoeing is the perfect way to enjoy our long, snowy winters and is a great family-friendly activity. Almost all of our favorite summer locales are accessible on snowshoes for…
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Mount Bohemia is famous nationwide for its backcountry skiing and snowboarding. The mountain’s vast acreage and rugged terrain make it one of our favorite playgrounds for all manner of downhill sport. However, if swimming in powder or catching air off a cliff isn’t something you like to do on…
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McLain State Park is one of our favorite places to visit no matter the season. Most people visit during the summertime when the beach is warm and the campground bustling. During the winter this popular sightseeing spot goes into hibernation, burying itself in snow and ice. The fun doesn’t stop just…
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The Copper Country’s unique geology makes it a hot spot for waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. No two are alike, especially so in winter! Many of our favorite waterfalls make excellent places to go on an adventure to in the winter, so strap on (or lace up!) your snowshoes and take advantage of the…
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Horseshoe Harbor is one of those places you’d think would be totally inaccessible in winter. A remote, rocky beach east of Copper Harbor, this is a summer-time destination for travelers looking for a tranquil spot to take in Lake Superior during adventures in the Keweenaw Peninsula. But if you’re…
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Calumet is the heart of snow country here in the Keweenaw. With yearly snowfall often exceeding 300” of total accumulation, it’s easy to see why we love getting out for a snowshoe hike! There are a ton of excellent options in and around Calumet to explore by snowshoe this winter. We’ve put together…
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The Keweenaw is known for its snow. In a normal year, we’re talking over 270” of total accumulation! While deep powder stashes can be found across the peninsula, it’s hard to enjoy them if you’re not geared up for a big day. Fortunately, there’s an easy, enjoyable way to experience our deep snows…
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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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