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Here is where the largest fresh waters on earth create a peninsula called the Keweenaw. Escape to Isle Royale National Park and find solitude in the pristine, remote wilderness while sharing trails with the island’s moose and wolves.
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Lightly populated and far enough off the beaten path that it is never busy or crowded, covered in north woods forest, dotted with waterfalls, and possessing a rocky Lake Superior coast with historic lighthouses on small picturesque harbors, the Keweenaw Peninsula is a special place to enjoy the beauty of nature.
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As the epicenter of the historic 1900’s Keweenaw copper boom, Calumet has a rich past. But today, it’s known as the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula thanks to its central location, easy access to trails, and a myriad of historical attractions.
- Houghton County. Begin your drive through Copper Country in Houghton County, a gorgeous area with stunning Baroque Revival architecture, including the Houghton County Courthouse.
- McLain State Park – Hancock. Then, head to McLain State Park for two miles of sandy beach along Lake Superior. This 443-acre state park is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, on M-203.
- Calumet Township. Then explore Calumet Township, where thousands of years ago, Native Americans mined copper. By the time the township was established in 1866, Calumet was home to three mining villages.
- Coppertown USA Mining Museum – Calumet. A historical site worth visiting is the Calumet Theater, built around the turn of the century. Today, it shows plays and concerts in a beautiful vintage building with murals painted all around it.
Oct 1, 2017 · The Keweenaw Peninsula is a fantastic area of woods, waterfalls, trails, lighthouses, and history. We went from Houghton, through Calumet and the NHP sites, along US Route 41 to the end of it, checked out Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor, Brockway Mountain, Eagle Harbor, Jampot, and Eagle River.
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Feb 15, 2024 · Calumet is a peek into the Keweenaw’s rich mining, cultural, and political history, and is well worth a visit if you are passing through. You can stop for a bite to eat, grab a drink, go shopping, and bask in the historical architecture surrounding you on every block.
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Tour a Keweenaw copper mine to learn more about the copper mining boom of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Experience what life was like for copper mine workers and their families and the hardships they faced.
