The Crossing Place

A Visit Keweenaw Documentary Series

The Crossing Place is a documentary film series that explores the deep veins of inspiration and majesty that run through the people, organizations, and experiences that make the Keweenaw truly singular.

The name "Keweenaw" is an Ojibwe word that means "the place of crossing," or portage. To traverse, to flow, to cross...

The way the waters of the Portage Canal cross the Keweenaw Peninsula, connecting Keweenaw Bay to Lake Superior. The way the Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects Copper Island to the Upper Peninsula mainland. The way people, ideas, and memories have crossed the land, time, and culture.

This series seeks to honor this literal "place of crossing", but also that spark that is a conduit that networks people and nature.

a skier in race gear wearing a plush bear hat skis a winter trail

The Crossing Place | The Great Bear Chase

a figure in a bright coat snowshoes through deep snow

The Crossing Place | "Yooper" Steve Jurmu

The Crossing Place | MTU Winter Carnival

The Crossing Place | The Dee Stadium

The Crossing Place | Sauna in the Keweenaw

snowmobiles fill the parking lot of a snowy small lakeside town

The Crossing Place | The Mariner North

three people put finishing touches on a snow sculpture of a roman helmet pierced by a sword

The Crossing Place | Heikinpäivä Snow Sculpture Invitational

Stories Among the Snow

These episodes of the Crossing Place tell Keweenaw stories meant to pair perfectly with the area's ample lake effect snowfall. From iconic winter festivals to cozy moments shared tableside, let a Copper Country winter weave its heart-warming tale!

Discover Winter