There’s an undeniable force within the Keweenaw that seeks to harmonize with those who travel to this Peninsula, a calm undercurrent that beckons you to move at a different pace. This rhythm is set by the wind through ancient trees. The lapping of water on singing sands. Stoic mountains. History’s…
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Home of the famous Chassell Strawberry Festival, the small town of Chassell, Michigan has become well-known for having some of the BEST strawberries in the world. While strawberry farming has been an important part of Chassell’s economy since the early 1920’s, lumber was the leading industry that…
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Michigan’s northernmost town of Copper Harbor is a beautiful destination that is well-known for its outdoor recreation, small town charm, and incredible views of Lake Superior. Not only is it a great place to unplug and unwind, but it is also a historically significant destination in Michigan’s…
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Dominated by the Cliff Range, the community of Mohawk can be found in the far north of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During the early 1900's, it was the site of the Mohawk Mining Company and is believed to be the only place where the rare mineral, Mohawkite, was ever found. While mining operations…
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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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The Copper Country mining district stretched from the Porcupine Mountains to the tip of the Keweenaw. Hundreds of mines and dozens of communities sprang up along the mineral-rich hills, most long since lost to time. Not all of them completely faded away though, and right on the Keweenaw’s doorstep…
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Become a keweenaw rockhound Over a billion years ago, ancient lava flows helped form the Keweenaw Peninsula during a geological event known as the Midcontinent Rift. Volcanic activity of that time is responsible for the abundance of copper that eventually brought tens of thousands of immigrants to…
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Isle Royale National Park is one of the least visited national parks in the United States and is a remote destination for nature lovers and wilderness-seekers. This archipelago rests in the heart of Lake Superior and is only accessible by boat or seaplane. While we’d recommend you stay a few days…
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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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The signs of springtime in the Keweenaw are undeniable - despite the lingering snow piles that haven’t quite gotten the hint. The breezes feel ever so slightly warmer, the sun peeks out for a larger piece of the day, and we start to hear the return of the birds filling the cool dawn air with their…
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