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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If you are a classic cross-country skier, do not overlook the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trails just north of Hancock, MI! With the lake-effect snow starting to kick in and with a couple of upcoming events, now is the perfect time to check out the trails! There are all kinds of ways to ski…
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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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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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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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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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It's a sure sign of spring as the snow and ice melt off the Portage Canal and sunshine illuminates Houghton's tall, sandstone buildings on Shelden Avenue. Waterfront walks spin to life with laughter and activity and forests awaken with green life peeking above diminishing snow. Sunshine, snowmelt…
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The Keweenaw Peninsula is shaped by a rich tapestry of cultures, but Finnish immigrants have left a deep and lasting impression on the Copper Country. Their traditions, resilience, and way of life have influenced everything from local architecture to cuisine, outdoor recreation, and the ever-present…
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