Summer Attractions
Michigan's Top of the World - the Keweenaw Peninsula - is a World of Things to Do and a World of Things to See! Adventure through boreal forests and long beaches of sand and magnificent rocks. Experience stunning sunrises and sunsets that will fill your eyes. See historic architecture, friendly villages and majestic panoramas. The wild is here, yet mixed with a culture of poeple who thrive in it. Epic hiking and biking. Water trails. Lake Superior cliffs and caves, inland lakes and rivers waiting to play. Scuba to freshwater shipwrecks. Seek and find your extreme right here.
Adventure
Summer provides an opportunity for every age group and ability to experience the great outdoors as only the Keweenaw can.
Biking
The Keweenaw offers some of the most unique riding in the state. For the mountain biker the rocky and rugged terrain of the peninsula offers scenic vistas, wooded single tracks, dramatic uphills and downhills, and DNR rail-trails. Road bikers will find excellent roads, incredible scenery and light traffic.
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Birding
The Audubon Society has reported 321 species of birds on the Keweenaw! Bring your binoculars during the Hawk Migration in May or visit one of the many sanctuaries throughout the peninsula for a glimpse of their many nesters and visitors.
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Canoeing/Kayaking
The Keweenaw Water Trail, inland lakes, quiet harbors - rugged Lake Superior shoreline, unique geology, awesome scenery - all await your paddle.
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Fishing
Lake trout, walleye, bass, brook trout, brown trout in Keweenaw streams, inland lakes and the bays and harbors of Lake Superior - bring your pole or charter a boat and experience of day of Keweenaw fishing!
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Hiking
Put on those comfortable boots and walk through an old-growth boreal forest, get your heart pumping on a hike up Mt. Baldy, stroll along the Keweenaw shoreline or follow a tour map of one of the many historic districts - every age and ability can experience the wonders of the Keweenaw.
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Rockhounding
The Keweenaw Peninsula's unique Pre-Cambrian geological formations make it a motherlode for rock-hunters, both amateur and professional.
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Scuba diving
Dive the 103 square mile Keweenaw Underwater Preserve that contains a variety of historic shipwrecks and the Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite.
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History
The history and heritage of the Keweenaw go back to the 1840s and beyond. Mining history, rich ethnic heritage, historic architecture - all combine to make the Keweenaw a history buffs dream.
Ghost Towns
The Keweenaw once had a population of close to 100,000 people in thriving communities from Houghton to Copper Harbor. Locations from Winona to Mandan offer a brief glimpse into the past.
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Historic Cemeteries
Ethnic diversity and mining history are chiseled on gravestones, many in the original European languages. Ornate marble columns stand next to plain wooden markers.
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Keweenaw National Historical Park
The Keweenaw National Historical Park preserves and interprets the natural and cultural resources relating to the Keweenaw's copper mining history.
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Lighthouses
Among the most interesting structures on the Keweenaw Peninsula are the lighthouses. They were an important factor in transporting the mineral resources of the copper district. The "10 lights of the Keweenaw" offer a unique look into Keweenaw's maritime history.
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Museums
The Calumet Opera House, the Quincy Mine, Laurium Manor Mansion Tour, Ft. Wilkins State Historic Site, Norwegian Lutheran Church - these and many more museums and historic sites are scattered throughout the peninsula and each has its own story to tell.
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Natural Beauty
Surrounded on three sides by magnificent Lake Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula provides some of the most diverse landscapes that nature has to offer.
Non-Motorized Areas
The Keweenaw has special places set aside to preserve the pristine beauty, biology and/or geology of the site. These areas are open to the public, but are strictly for non-motorized traffic only.
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Northern Lights
Impressive arrays of northern lights are often visible, year-round, in our star-filled skies.
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Parks and Beaches
The Keweenaw offers many roadside parks and public beaches featuring breathtaking scenery.
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Scenic Drives
The highways and by-ways of the Keweenaw, whether clinging to the rugged Lake Superior shoreline or tunneling through northern forests, offer spectacular scenery.
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Waterfalls
Although the most exciting time for viewing these natural wodners is from April through June when the rivers are running deep and fast, each has its own special reason to visit.
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Weather
Current weather conditions for Northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by the Weather Underground at www.wunderground.com
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Forecast for Northern Houghton
Updated: 4:42 am EDT on September 2, 2010
Active Notice: Record Report (US Severe Weather)
TODAY:
Cooler...mostly cloudy. Scattered showers developing after 11 am. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Showers after 2 PM. Highs around 69. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph late.
TONIGHT:
Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then a chance of showers overnight. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 54. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY:
Windy...cooler...showers. Highs around 60. West winds 15 to 25 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Windy. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows around 49. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
SATURDAY:
A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 58. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT:
Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 49 inland to around 51 at the shore. Highs around 63.
LABOR DAY:
Warmer. Partly cloudy. Highs around 72.
MONDAY NIGHT:
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 54.
TUESDAY:
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70.
TUESDAY NIGHT:
Mostly clear. Lows around 55.
WEDNESDAY:
Sunny. Highs 66 to 71.
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Keweenaw Web Cams
Check out these Web Cams to see how Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula looks today!
AmericInn of Calumet
WebCam courtesy of AmericInn of Calumet, located at 56925 S. Sixth Street in Calumet.
Bridge Cam
View a current picture of the Portage Canal Lift Bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock, Michigan. This bridge provides the only road to the portion of the Keweenaw Peninsula that lies north of Portage Lake. The Bridge Cam points southeast from Hancock and also shows a portion of the Houghton waterfront across the canal.
Copper Harbor Cam
A view from the field almost live from Copper Harbor. The camera points almost due west from Copper Harbor and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Eagle Harbor cam
This webcam of the beautiful Lake Superior shoreline is located along M-26 west of Eagle Harbor and brought to you courtesy of Cable America. The camera updates approximately every 10 minutes from sunrise to sunset.
Houghton County Airport
This page, courtesy of the Houghton County Airport, refreshes every 5 minutes automatically.
Lac La Belle Cam
The Lac La Belle Cam is brought to you by the Lac La Belle Lodge and is updated every 15 minutes.
Lake Fanny Hooe Cam
This almost-live cam is located at the west end of Lake Fanny Hooe in Copper Harbor.
Michigan Tech Live Cam
This is a "Still-Cam" view of College Avenue & The Portage Lift Bridge from the ME-EM Building on the Michigan Tech campus.This site also provides links to several other views of the Tech campus.
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