In a place that regularly averages over 200 inches of snow a year, playing in the snow has become a skill that the Keweenaw has honed to utter perfection. Michigan Technological University’s Winter Carnival, full of snow and ice sculptures, music, and outdoor sports, celebrates the incredible…
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Heikinpäivä, a mid-winter Finnish-American celebration, returns to downtown Hancock this January. This event is planned intentionally during a quiet time of year and celebrates the Hancock and Copper Country's Finnish heritage. This lively festival reminds of us of the many ways that winter can be…
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If you seek to experience the true wonders of winter, look north to Michigan’s Copper Harbor. Winter on the Keweenaw Peninsula can intimidate some flatlanders, but many find exploring the waist-deep snowdrifts and vast white-capped wilderness intoxicating. With a charming mix of places to stay, eat…
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Houghton serves as the Gateway to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Located on the southern shore of the Keweenaw Waterway, Houghton’s collection of outdoor snow adventures, history, dining, and culture make the city a destination for winter enthusiasts. Here are our top recommendations for enjoying Houghton…
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While summer and fall are popular times of year to visit the Keweenaw, it’s the winter season that truly defines this magical place. Beginning as early as late October, successive layers of powdery snow begin to blanket the landscape. The result is a breathtaking winter wonderland where evergreen…
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Updated for 2023 - See our EVENTS CALENDAR for additional event details. If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, the Keweenaw Peninsula certainly delivers. Colorful lights and merry décor line our historic streets and each community is bustling with holiday cheer. Our charming small towns are full…
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It’s no secret that we take pride in our winters in the Keweenaw. We’ve got multiple ski hills, a Snow Thermometer, several dozen miles of XC trails, some of the best snowmobile trails in the Midwest, and even a week-long Winter Carnival! It seems no matter where you look, there’s something fun to…
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The Keweenaw is full of great snowshoeing destinations, from Mount Baldy to McLain State Park and everywhere in between. Snowshoeing is the perfect way to enjoy our long, snowy winters and is a great family-friendly activity. Almost all of our favorite summer locales are accessible on snowshoes for…
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Mount Bohemia is famous nationwide for its backcountry skiing and snowboarding. The mountain’s vast acreage and rugged terrain make it one of our favorite playgrounds for all manner of downhill sport. However, if swimming in powder or catching air off a cliff isn’t something you like to do on…
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Curling is considered one of the world’s oldest winter team sports with its roots found in 16th century Scotland where the art was practiced on frozen lochs and lakes. Today, curling is a Winter Olympics darling, and the sport is sweeping across the Midwest (pun intended)! Tucked away in the heart…
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