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Fort Wilkins Historic State Park was built in 1844 and was intended to keep peace in the Copper Country during the peak of the copper mining boom. Today the park features a living history program and offers a glimpse back at life on the northern frontier during the mid-1800's. #keweenaw #Keweenawpeninsula #upperpeninsula #upperpeninsulamichigan #fortwilkins #copperharbor #puremichigan

The Nara Nature Park is a 100-acre nature park in the City of Houghton. Winding wooded trails eventually connect to Michigan Tech Trails, and a weaving boardwalk through the marsh makes this nature area accessible to all. 🌲🥾 #Keweenaw #upperpeninsulamichigan #puremichigan #adventure #houghton #hiking

Enjoy the sugar sand beaches and expansive waters of Lake Superior when you visit Big Traverse Bay. Located along the Keweenaw's southern shore, a visit to this old fishing community provides the perfect day-trip adventure. #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #upperpeninsula #upperpeninsulamichigan #puremichigan #adventurenorth

Matching the energy of the Keweenaw in full spring blossoming, we are changing too! New looks befitting both the natural and cultural landscape of this awe inspiring place, with the same guidance you entrust your travels to in a more streamlined web experience. Blaze a new trail with us, and #AdventureNorth! Want to see more of what makes the Keweenaw the unexpected, wild, and wonderful destination you never knew you needed? Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitKeweenaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visit_keweenaw_peninsula/ TikTok, Twitter, Blog, & More:https://linktr.ee/VisitKeweenaw Ready to Adventure North to the Keweenaw? Plan your trip: https://www.visitkeweenaw.com #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #upperpeninsula #michigansupperpeninsula #adventurenorth #exploreMichigan #adventurenorth #puremichigan #shorts #greatlakes #greatlakesstate

Those seeking a brewery experience with great dining, amazing views, and an completely unique ambiance need look no further than downtown Houghton. The Copper Country Brewery, located within The Library Restaurant, has been crafting beer in-house since the '90s. Pull up a chair, and find out what makes this stop an essential visit for those seeking a taste of the Keweenaw! 🍻Music by: Jollygood Want to see more of what makes the Keweenaw the unexpected, wild, and wonderful destination you never knew you needed? Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michiganskeweenawpeninsula Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keweenawpeninsula/ TikTok, Twitter, Blog, & More: https://linktr.ee/KeweenawPeninsula Ready to Adventure North to the Keweenaw? Plan your trip: https://www.keweenaw.info/ #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #upperpeninsula #michigansupperpeninsula #adventurenorth #puremichigan #shorts #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #beer #craftbeer #breweries #michiganbreweries #drinklocal #keweenawbeer #michiganbrewtrail

Follow along as Tom Wright, owner of the Delaware Mine, shares the Ghost Town's history and how visitors can still tour this once thriving copper mine site.

The ruins of the Cliff Mine tell the story of the Keweenaw's first profitable copper mine in the 19th Century. Its brief success spurred the nation's first mineral rush attracting prospectors from across the world. Today, the Cliff Mine's legacy can be experienced as visitors explore informal trails among the mine's ruins, cemetery, and more.

Have you ever walked under these towering 300-year-old White Pines at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula? Learn how one of the last groves of old-growth White Pines in Michigan was protected by a group of dedicated volunteers.