The Keweenaw area features quite a few rivers both big and small. Most are notable for their waterfalls, including Montreal Falls, Eagle River Falls, and Hungarian Falls (on Dover Creek), just to name a few. However, most rivers in the Copper Country aren’t the best for paddling unless you’re a fan…
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In the quest to plan the perfect summer vacation, it’s easy to lose sight of the most important part: relaxing. This is precisely what makes a Keweenaw summer weekend getaway so special. Soaked in sunshine, washed in a clean Lake Superior breeze, this tiny peninsula at the top of the world offers…
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Trudging through epic morning snowstorms to make class and late-night study sessions aren’t the only experiences Husky grads share. In preparation for Michigan Technological University Alumni Reunion Weekend, we’ve created a guide to waltz down memory lane. STROLL THROUGH MTU’S CAMPUS These summer…
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In National Geographic’s: Uncharted “Michigan’s Yooper Cuisine”, we witnessed famous chef Gordon Ramsay explore the Keweenaw Peninsula as he pursued Upper Peninsula culinary ingredients. Inspired by Ramsay’s quest to become a true yooper, here are our recommendations on visiting the Keweenaw like a…
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LIKE A DREAM In 1913, a Canadian immigrant named Norbert Sarazin put down roots in Bootjack, Michigan. In this remote Keweenaw gem, Norbert built a resort that catered to loggers too weary to travel home. Originally named Dreamland Hotel, the Dreamland Restaurant & Bar has lived up to its name as an…
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While many exceptional mountain bike trails are congregated in the western United States, some of the best trails may be closer to home than you think. Michigan mountain biking trails are rapidly gaining popularity, specifically the trails in the Keweenaw. Those who make the trip north quickly find…
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Even though Keweenaw summers only last three months or so, any given summer day feels as though it lasts forever. It could be due to the peninsula’s lazy pace of life, or the hypnotic whisper of Lake Superior, but we suspect it might be our multiplied hours of daylight. Summer sunsets in particular…
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Houghton is often referred to as the Gateway to the Keweenaw seamlessly blending the great outdoors, history, and small town charm. Home to Michigan Tech University, a vibrant downtown, ample dining options, and easy access to the Keweenaw Waterway, you’ll find plenty of things to do…especially in…
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“There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” Jack Kerouac Solo travelers can set their own pace and be as ambitious or as laid-back as they want. If they’re walking by a hole-in-the-wall diner and feel like stopping in for breakfast, they can be deliciously…
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