If you’re looking to really delve into Copper Country energy, there is no better place to spend your day than in Calumet, Michigan! The Jacobsville sandstone architecture radiates with history and the booming entrepreneurial spirit of the Copper Country days lives on in the thriving small businesses…
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The CopperDog 150 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 Michigan’s northern-most wilderness. The Keweenaw’s extensive snowmobile…
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Where Families Play in Winter Transforming into the ultimate winter wonderland each winter, the Keweenaw Peninsula makes for the best family vacation offering endless opportunities for families to create magical memories. Whether you’re exploring scenic trails, sharing downhill ski thrills…
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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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Full of rich history dating back to the peak of the Keweenaw copper mining boom, Calumet's historic red sandstone buildings are enhanced when lake-effect snow falls. Calumet’s central location makes it a great hopping off point for countless winter activities and day trips for snowmobiling, skiing…
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Hockey holds a significant place in Keweenaw history. As you drive into Houghton via US-41, you will see the iconic sign that reads, “Welcome to the Birthplace of Professional Hockey.” The region’s enduring love for the winter sport can be traced back through generations, with hockey becoming a…
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Often referred to as the "Copper Country," the Keweenaw Peninsula was the center of the copper mining boom in the United States from the opening of the first mine in 1845 to the closure of the last Keweenaw copper mine in 1968. Copper mining was a dangerous and demanding job that brought tens of…
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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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