The Abbaye Peninsula in Baraga County is often referred to as the baby brother of the Keweenaw. Although this peninsula is much smaller in almost every respect, there is still plenty to check out here for the adventurous day-tripper launching from the Keweenaw. From white sand beaches to big views…
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The Copper Country is renowned for its variety of mountain biking trails. You could easily ride for an entire week and not see the same trail twice! Although the area’s most notable trails are often the most difficult, rest assured that there’s something for everyone out there no matter your skill…
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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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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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The Keweenaw is blessed with amazing natural wonders almost everywhere you look. From the old growth forests at Estivant Pines to the spectacular beauty at Hungarian Falls, you’re never far from a wonderful place to hike and explore. Many of our favorite places to visit here in the Keweenaw were…
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Adventurers and history buffs, listen up: what if we told you there was a place where you really could have it all? We’re talking amazing views, a challenging yet rewarding hike, generations of copper mining history underfoot, and more. For those looking for solitude, make tracks for Norwich…
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It’s no secret that we take pride in our winters in the Keweenaw. We’ve got multiple ski hills, a Snow Thermometer, several dozen miles of XC trails, some of the best snowmobile trails in the Midwest, and even a week-long Winter Carnival! It seems no matter where you look, there’s something fun to…
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Is fall the best time to visit the Keweenaw? We’ll let you decide! Our endless forests burst with color in all directions, from deep gorges to high bluffs. Bugs are practically non-existent and the weather is not too hot, not too cold, but just right. A great way to experience the wonders of…
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Mining ruins are everywhere you look in the Keweenaw, a testament to how all-encompassing the Copper Mining era was in our community. Wherever you go you’re almost guaranteed to find a historical site nearby! Some are mere remnants of their former glory, while others stand tall decades after the…
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Most visitors to the Keweenaw know of McLain State Park or Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, both north of the Lift Bridge. However, there’s another great option right along M-26 that many people zoom right by: Twin Lakes State Park. Not only does the park itself have quite a bit to do, there are…
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