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 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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5 minute read The Keweenaw sees over 270 inches of lake-effect snow each year, creating a winter wonderland unlike anywhere else in the Midwest. And thanks to our peninsula’s windswept microclimate, midwinter brings more than its share of sunny bluebird days and crystal-clear nights. In short, the…
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Bundle up and join us for the 2025 Jibba Jabba Rail Jam in downtown Houghton on Saturday, Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. What is a rail jam? A rail jam is a winter event in which a special course is created with rail-like features and objects that skiers/snowboarders can perform tricks on. A unique rail jam…
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Fall in the Keweenaw brings a wide variety of events and celebrations to get you in the autumn mood! From music festivals to Oktoberfests, there’s no shortage of ways to explore the Copper Country and soak in those glorious Keweenaw fall colors! We’ve got the shortlist of Keweenaw fall events to…
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Crisp autumn air, corn mazes, and pumpkins galore. Fall is not only the season of harvest, but it is also time to get outside for some family-friendly fall activities. Learn to make fresh apple cider, visit a farmers market, or pick out the perfect pumpkin from our local pumpkin patches. Here are…
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From celebrations of independence taking place in communities throughout the region, to awe-inspiring natural beauty and rich cultural heritage to explore... the Keweenaw Peninsula offers a unique and unforgettable 4th of July experience. Join us as we enjoy the warmth of long summer days, the smell…
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The Keweenaw is a place that draws and inspires artists of every kind with her wild weather, deep and mysterious woods, joyful waters and the awe inspiring gravity of her history. The communities here celebrate their local musicians, and there’s no shortage of live music and festivals here in the…
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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 in the Keweenaw that…
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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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