2026 CopperDog Race Dates: February 27 - March 1, 2026 The CopperDog dog sled race 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…
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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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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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North of the Portage Canal, separating the northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula from the mainland, lies a different kind of “island life”: the charming winter town of Hancock, Michigan. As twinkling lights illuminate every corner and hot cardamom coffee is poured fresh from Finnish cafes, a…
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The Keweenaw sees over 270 inches of lake-effect snow each year, creating a winter landscape unlike anywhere else in the Midwest. Thanks to our peninsula’s windswept microclimate, winter brings plenty of bluebird days, crisp nights, and endless chances to embrace the season. Around here, snow isn’t…
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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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Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula defines a Midwest winter - this remote landscape jutting into Lake Superior’s icy embrace is landfall for months of lake effect snow, easily piling up feet of snow perfect for wintry outdoor adventuring. At the very tip-top of a peninsula spotted with snowy small-town…
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As fall colors deepen past their peak into the rusted hues of late autumn, the swirling October winds rustle up both fallen leaves and spooky Keweenaw fun! The Halloween season, with its stark natural beauty and spooky ambiance, settles in quite perfectly against the backdrop of Copper Country…
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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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With leaves ablaze in fiery reds and golden yellows, crisp air that invigorates the soul, and the unmistakable scent of autumn wafting through the historic downtown streets of the Keweenaw Peninsula, it's the perfect time for a culinary adventure. As you explore this picturesque corner of Michigan’s…
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