Houghton County Airport
Welcome to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula
Official Website of the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
Our colorful 49-page Adventure Guide will get you started planning your unforgettable visit to the shores of majestic Lake Superior. Request your complimentary copy today!
The Upper Peninsula's Upper Peninsula
Michigan's Upper Peninsula has historically been the destination of those seeking adventure and relaxation. As mainland Michigan's northernmost point, the Keweenaw accentuates the features and conditions that make the U.P. attractive as well as those found in the boreal forests of the far north. **Fall color covers the Keweenaw. Mt. Ripley will be offering chair lift color tours Saturday, October 11 from noon to 6 pm and Mt. Bohemia will be offering chair lift color tours from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12.**
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The Superior Influence
Here the pristine woods and waters of the north woods are influenced by an intimacy with Lake Superior. A dramatic contrast between water and land is created by Superior's awesome power. This influence is the source of much of the unique offerings of the Keweenaw. From the uncounted waterfalls cascading down the rugged landscape, to the 200 inches (average) of snowfall, to the spectacular sport fishing, the Keweenaw is most definitely a "Superior" region. **A walk in the fall woods of the Keweenaw can lead to unexpected beauty.**
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An Island of Civilization in the Wilds of the U.P.
The Keweenaw also provides a rich cultural atmosphere generated by the presence of two universities and a dynamic blend of ethnicity created by an immigration surge during the area's historic "Copper Boom." Many communities also celebrate their heritage and natural resources with tours, museums, festivals, and cultural activities. View a small piece of Keweenaw's rich history at Pasty.com
. **Art is alive and well on the Keweenaw. "First Fridays in Calumet" offers special events, gallery openings and demonstrations in the arts community in the downtown area.**
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Premier Outdoor Adventure
Rated by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the top 10 outdoor adventure spots in the country, Michigan's Keweenaw offers year round excitement for anyone looking for the ultimate outdoor escape. We have hundreds of miles of hike and bike trails, the Keweenaw Water Trail on Lake Superior and numerous inland lakes and harbors for paddlers, scores of divable ship wrecks and some of the best sport fishing in the Midwest. We haven't forgotten the winter enthusiast either. With an average of 200 inches of snow each year, cross country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling will keep your adrenaline flowing right through the year. **The Lake Superior Pro Rally roars on to the Keweenaw October 18 & 19.**
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Fall Color
Fall on the Keweenaw is here......cool nights, cobalt blue skies and spectacular color. Beginning with a tree here and a branch there, the color progresses to the bold and brilliant vistas of the sugar maples, birch and oaks of the northern forests that line our roadsides and fill our hillsides. Peak color on the Keweenaw is typically the end of September into the first of October, although there is usually color from mid-September into mid-October.
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