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Aurora Chasing in the Keweenaw for First Timers

The Keweenaw Peninsula, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and stunning architecture, also serves as an unexpected sanctuary for witnessing the Northern Lights. Many visitors come with a bucket list of natural wonders, but few realize they can experience a cosmic spectacle as well! If you’re…

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One For the Gipp: A Laurium Day Trip Guide

Want to add another day trip to your Keweenaw summer itinerary? For a perfectly packaged family outing that mixes Copper Country history with good food and fun, head to Laurium, Michigan! Often spoken about in the same breath as Calumet due to the proximity of each village, this historic area is…

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Houghton Rainy Day Guide: Bucket List Indoor Activities

Spring showers bring the flowers, but don’t let the weather ruin your plans in the Houghton area this spring. Houghton is the fastest growing city in the Upper Peninsula, home of Michigan Technological University, and the Gateway to the Keweenaw. Whether you are on vacation or a local looking for…

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2 Day Keweenaw Waterfall Driving Tour

The Keweenaw Peninsula is well known for its rugged and natural beauty. The region features variable topography and long winding rivers that spit into Lake Superior. These features combine with the Keweenaw’s unique geology to create the perfect setting for some of the most beautiful waterfalls and…

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TOP 7 REASONS TO PLAN A SPRING KEWEENAW VISIT

Out of the four seasons, spring gets the least amount of love from Keweenaw enthusiasts. Unlike the long days of summer, the brilliant colors of fall, or the epic snow of winter, this shoulder season is often overlooked by visitors. But the locals know that this period is the “golden time” of living…

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Make the Keweenaw your Hygge Destination

As snowflakes dance delicately from the sky, there’s a certain magic that can be felt in the serene landscape of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Winter transforms this enchanting region into a wonderland of hygge, where warmth emanates from cozy cabins, crackling fires, and the genuine hospitality of…

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Where and how to sauna in the Keweenaw

A relaxing and freeing tradition dating back 2,000+ years, Sauna culture still burns strong in the Keweenaw. The Finnish do it best, their Sisu culture is known for inventing sauna documented in writing as early as 1112. Finnish saunas are known for reaching up to 170+ degrees with a nice steam…

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Insider's Guide to Attending Heikinpäivä

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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Local Guide to Christmas in the Keweenaw

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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