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Unearth a Copper Country Story
The rich histories of the Keweenaw’s landscape and people are far from forgotten. In the Copper Country, national parks, museums, archives, and immersive experiences invite both locals and visitors to explore, learn, and connect more deeply with the region’s unique heritage. Discover how much there is to uncover about the Keweenaw for yourself!
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Baltic The Ghost Town
- 12th St
Located 6 miles southwest of Houghton off M-26, Baltic was the home of the Baltic Mining Company. An underground copper mine near South…
Redridge The Ghost Town
- Liminga Rd
Approximately 13 miles west of Houghton. Take the Houghton Canal Road west off M-26 to the Coles Creek Road to the Freda Road, then left…
Lac La Belle
- Gay Lac La Belle Rd
Lac La Belle, one of Keweenaw Counties larger lakes, is a 1,146 acre lake with a maximum depth of 39 feet and access to Lake Superior…
Craig The Ghost Town
- N Entry Rd
In 1893, Craig, also know as Portage Entry, located on the shore of Keweenaw Bay at the mouth of the Portage River and on the Soo Line…
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
- 33303 Headquarters Rd
- 906-885-5275
In addition to wild forests and lakeshores, Michigan's largest state park has numerous historic copper mining sites. The 52,020 acre park…
Copper Falls The Ghost Town
- Eagle Harbor Cut Off Rd
"The Copper Falls mine was one of the region's pioneers. It was 1845, and the Copper Falls Company gained a tract of landing spanning…
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Plan Your Day Trip to Rockland & Victoria
The Copper Country mining district stretched from the Porcupine Mountains to the tip of the Keweenaw. Hundreds of mines and dozens of communities sprang up along the mineral-rich hills, most long since lost to time. Not all of them completely faded away though, and right on the Keweenaw’s doorstep…
Top 7 Coolest Historical Sites Near Houghton & Hancock
Mining ruins are everywhere you look in the Keweenaw, a testament to how all-encompassing the Copper Mining era was in our community. Wherever you go you’re almost guaranteed to find a historical site nearby! Some are mere remnants of their former glory, while others stand tall decades after the…
Norwich Bluff Day Trip: Big Views & Hidden History
Adventurers and history buffs, listen up: what if we told you there was a place where you really could have it all? We’re talking amazing views, a challenging yet rewarding hike, generations of copper mining history underfoot, and more. For those looking for solitude, make tracks for Norwich…
Walk in Big Annie's Footsteps: A Historic Tour of Calumet, MI
- 13 minute read
Often referred to as the "Copper Country," the Keweenaw Peninsula was the center of the…
A Historical Guide to Copper Harbor, Michigan
- 19 minute read
Michigan’s northernmost town of Copper Harbor is a beautiful destination that is well-known…
A Historical Guide to Visiting Chassell, Michigan
- 18 minute read
Home of the famous Chassell Strawberry Festival, the small town of Chassell, Michigan has become…
The Keweenaw's Top Historical Destinations for Winter
- 15 minute read
As winter winds sweep across the rugged landscape of the Keweenaw Peninsula, its historic…
A Stay for the Books
Fort Wilkins State Historic Park
- 15223 US Highway 41
- 906-289-4215
Built in 1844, Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law and order during the Copper Rush. The fort tells the story of life on the northern…
Da Beach Cabin
- 6260 Gay Lac La Belle Road
- (906) 289-4110
Enjoy 100 feet of private beach on Lac La Belle Lake, conveniently located 1/2 mile from the base of Mount Bohemia. This three bedroom…
Brockway Inn Motel & Coffeehouse
- 840 Gratiot St
- 906-289-4588
The Brockway Inn is an owner operated establishment. We are dedicated to providing our guests year round, friendly, efficient service in…
Yellow House
- 308 Tamarack St
- 906-337-2549
2300 sq.ft house with 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor: 1 king and 2 queen beds, 2 1/2 bathrooms: half bathroom on 1st floor, 2 full bathrooms on…
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
- 14252 US Highway 41
- 906-289-4403
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge - getting people closer to nature. The historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is a four-season rustic resort with log…
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