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The Keweenaw Peninsula often finds its way into the news. On this page you will find links to news articles about events and happenings in our beautiful area. If you are aware of any articles that would be of interest, please contact us.

February 2012

ATV Illustrated

February 20, 2012

John Arens rode the new Keweenaw ATV trails ("....some of the best trail riding on the planet.") and has written about his experience in an article entitled "New Ride Area - Club Keweenaw Woods & Water Riding Wonderland". High marks are also given to the Keweenaw ATV Club, "one of the best organized, highly motivated and well received clubs anywhere in the country...". Arens ranks the Keweenaw trails with the mountains and canyons of Utah, the giant trees and huge dunes of the Oregon coast, Mexico's Baja Peninsula, British Columbia and Arizona's trails to the Grand Canyon as one of a few "special places...that offer a riding experience like nowhere else."

More Information available at
http://www.atvillustrated.com/node/1260

PRESS RELEASE
February 14, 2012

The five groomers operated by Keweenaw Trails Services, Inc. groomed a total of 11,363 miles in January of 2012. This compares to 13,745 in January of 2011. Our fleet of 2 New Holland, 2 Pisten Bully & 1 John Deere groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

The Weather Channel
February 9, 2012

Stephanie Abrams of The Weather Channel broadcast two live interviews, via Skype, on Wednesday morning with students working on Michigan Tech University Winter Carnival statues in Houghton. They had another interview on Thursday with a student who worked on an all-nighter statue.

up.secondwavemedia.com
February 8, 2012

Local meteorologist and snowmobile enthusiast John Dee is quoted in an article "Groomed trails lead snowmobilers, dollars to northern destinations" by Kurt Mensching of up.secondwavemedia.com that discusses the impact snowmobiling has on the state economy. "Investing in quality trails is possibly the most important thing an area can do to draw snowmobilers. You can have beautiful views, wonderful restaurants, comfortable hotels, but it all comes back to the sledding." Dee says the 250 miles of well maintained trails, and the best snow in the state, contribute to the draw to the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Opera Magazine
February 7, 2012

Michael Margolin's article in the January 2012 issue of Opera Magazine describes the 2011 Pine Mountain Music Festival's operaRockland in detail. Margolin describes the music in relation to the story, stating, "The score is lush, and quite elastic in rhythm and timbre....The choral writing, in particular, is eloquent, and sets the scene in 1960 as a busload of miners' descendants arrive in Rockland in search of their roots."

Read the article at
http://pmmf.org/images/uploads/OperaMargolinJan2012.pdf

January 2012

Press Release
January 18, 2012

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 2,183 miles were groomed in December 2011. This compares to 5,568 in December 2010. Our fleet of 2 New Holland, 2 Pisten Bully & 1 John Deere groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

Detroit Free Press
January 8, 2012

Detroit Free Press Travel Writer Ellen Creager writes that "You haven't lived here until...you've visited the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum at Michigan Tech" that is now "all polished and ready for public admiration" in its new location on Sharon Avenue in Houghton.

More Information available at
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012201080463

The Wall Street Journal
January 4, 2012

Joel Millman reports on Muskrat Love: Exuberant Demand Pays Off for Great Lakes Fur Trappers, including Calumet trappers Jay Keranen and his 8 year old son Jordan. ".....the muskrat market has been booming, thanks to soaring purchases by Chinese and other newly rich nations that need muskrat fur to line coats and footwear."

More Information available at
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204058404577108991702644650.html

Smithsonian Magazine
January 4, 2012

The January 4 issue of the Smithsonian Magazine lists Isle Royale, Michigan as a destination on its Evolution World Tour due to "moose and wolves face off in the world's longest-running study of predators and prey" as reported by T. A. Frail.

More Information available at
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/evotourism/Evotourism-World-Tour-Isle-Royale-Michigan.htm

December 2011

Bird Watching Magazine
December 22, 2011

In the January/February issue of BirdWatching Magazing Chuck Hagner has written an article, entitled "Michigan's Hawk Mountain", on "Why a mountain on Michigan's northernmost peninsula may be the best place in the country to watch northbound hawks in spring.

More Information available at http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/en/Where%20to%20go/Hotspot%20features/2011/12/Michigans%20Hawk%20Mountain.aspx

Huffington Post
December 21, 2012

Author, professor and practicing attorney Steve Lehto relates the story of The Italian Hall Disaster: One Reason to Observe a Silent Night This Christmas Eve.

More Information available at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-lehto/the-italian-hall-disaster_b_1120771.html .

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, December 12, 2011

Susan Bushong, Lindsey Glieberman, Julie Sprenger and Troy Westcott were recently elected to 3 year terms on the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors. The 2012 board consists of Dianne Peterson, AmericInn of Calumet, President; Troy Westcott, Lac La Belle Lodge,, Vice President; Margaret Helminen, 8 Mile Lodge, Secretaryy; Mark Maroste, Budget Host Inn, Treasurer; Susan Bushong, Trailside Lodge/Copper Country Rentals; Lindsey Glieberman, Mt. Bohemia; Robert Grasseschi, Quincy's Restaurant; Julie Sprenger, Laurium Manor Inn; Ken Stigers, Pines Resort; Caleb Wendel, The Bike Shop . Board openings are filled on an annual basis. After requesting nominations from the KCVB membership, ballots are mailed to all members.

November 2011

International Mountain Biking Associatiion
November 7, 2011

For those who may not have heard the exciting news already, the Copper Harbor Trails were recently designated as a new IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) "Ride Center". Currently one of seven such Ride Centers in the world, points were scored by IMBA's staff based on the variety of trails in a location where riders may park their vehicle and experience all in one place.

From gateway trails, to extensive cross country trails, flow trails anddownhill/gravity trails and a biker friendly community, Copper Harbor was scored as one of the priemer mountain bike destinations anywhere.

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered, paid Club dues, participated in events, donated/sponsored, rode the trails and talked them up over the years, as your support has helped to make this happen!

More info at: http://www.imba.com/ride-centers.

Michigan Snowmobile News
November 1, 2011

Ray Williams, "Riding With The Snomads - 6th Annual Western U.P./Keweenaw Ride" relates the experiences of nine Snomads from the Michigan Snowmobile Association who rode through the Western U.P. through the Keweenaw Pneinsula and onward. Comments like "Incredible View", "A Snowmobile Playground", "recently groomed...and in excellent condition" are spread throughout the article.

October 2011

Lakeland Boating Magazine
October 1, 2011

Heather Steinberger writes about the "Copper Country: One of the nation's last true frontiers, Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is home to summer boating adventures, explosive fall color and world-class winter sports" that includes some stunning photos of the area.

Read the article at http://issuu.com/lakelandboating/docs/lb_oct2011dig .

September 2011

Cornish Mining
September 1, 2011

Cornish Mining newletter of the Cornwall & West Devon Mining World Heritage Site has a wonderful article by Jean Ellis entitled "From Kernow to Keweenaw: people in search of copper" that "takes up the story of the Cornish and copper, and their rich cultural legacy."

Read the article at http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/sites/default/files/Cornish_Mining_autumn_2011_WEB.pdf

SkyWest Magazine
September 1, 2011

SkyWest Magazine, the official magazine of United Airlines, has a full color, 4 page article by Colleen Birch Maile entitled "Adventure Alert: Live it UP in Michigan's U.P" that highlights the Keweenaw's beauty and adventure to the fullest.

More information is available at
http://issuu.com/janieb/docs/2011skywest_magazineseptoct .

ATV Magazine
Septemer 1, 2011

In a list of America's 26 Greatest ATV Destinations - Midwest Region, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, especially the Keweenaw Peninsula ranks #7 because of its "ghost towns, extensive trails and great views of Lake Superior and Copper Harbor.....imagine the possibilities!"

July 2011

The Wall Street Journal
July 28, 2011

"For Mountain Bikers, New Ways to Go Downhill Fast" includes Copper Harbor on its IMBA list of "Go With The Flow Locations of Special Downhill Trails That Mimic Ski Runs."

June 24, 2011

Daily Mining Gazette
June 24, 2011

The Keweenaw has made it to video games! "Over the past month, video game players from around the world have experienced the sensation of blazing down Brockway Mountain Drive or driving past the Quincy Smelting Works." DIRT 3, a new game which came out in May, includes events set in the Keweenaw that were researched and visited by the game team from Stoneythorpe, United Kingdom.

Motor Boating Magazine
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Marty Richardson discovered "a little slice of cruising heaven in Lake Superior" on Isle Royale. See more at http://www.motorboating.com/articleHtml.jsp?ID=1000088533.

MY DIGITAL PUBLICATION
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

"Log Cabins For Lovers" at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge are one of Megan Swoyer's three resorts that "cater to honeymooners and romantics." See more at http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/index.php?i=62270&m=&l=&p=68&pre=&ver=flex .

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

There were 11,410 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in May 2011. This compares to 7,462 in May 2010.

May 2011

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, May 02, 2011

There were 10,901 visits to the Keweenaw Convenntion & Visitors Bureau websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in April, 2011, compared to 6,195 in April 2010..

AAA Going Places
Sunday, May 01, 2011

The May-June 2011 issue of AAA Going Places magazine lists Isle Royale among the "pristine national parks waiting to be explored"...."that provide a great respite from the typical summer rendezvous". Acccording to writer Adrienne Morgan, Isle Royale is "the epitome of isolation and rugged wilderness."

Smithsonian Magazine
Sunday, May 01, 2011

The May issue of Smithsonian Magazine features an article by Jonathan Kandell, photographs by Scott S. Warren, entitled "The Wonderful Wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. - Immortalized by Longfellow, the Midwest's preferred vacation spot offers unspoiled forests, waterfalls, and coastal villages."

Journeying a "scenic stretch along Lake Superior", the writer arrives in the Keweenaw, "copper mining country", where he visits Copper Harbor and Quincy Mine and stays at the Laurium Manor Inn .

Lake Superior Magazine
Sunday, May 01, 2011

In the May issue of Lake Superior Magazine, Felicia Schneiderhan details Copper Harbor's "Run the Keweenaw", "a two-day multi-race extravaganza of rugged, woodsy trails, steep inclines, hanging bridges and spectacular view of Lake Superior."

Not only does this event offer unique course terrian, it also brings you close to some great "kayaking, mountain biking"...."lodging, restaurants, camping and Lake Superior."

April 2011

The Daily Journal
Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Daily Journal's Mary Lu Laffey came to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and the Keweenaw, where she made "Memories at every mile marker".

Staying at the Laurium Manor Inn , she came up with a list of "10 surprising facts about the UP", seven of which come from the Keweenaw. Among her discoveries were the Keweenaw mineral rush and the Quincy Mine , The Jampot , the Eagle Harbor lighthouse, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge , and Ft. Wilkins State Historical Park.

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, April 01, 2011

There were 12,809 visits to the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau websites, www.Keweenaw.info www.trailconditions.com, in March 2011. This compares to 7,837 in March 2010.

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, April 01, 2011

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 7,360 miles were groomed in March, 2010. This compares to 2,674 in March, 2010.

Total grooming miles for the 2010-2011 season were 37,976 compared to 31,985 for the 2009-2010 season.

Our fleet of 5 groomers - 2 New Holland, 2 Pisten Bully and 1 John Deere - are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

March 2011

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 11,303 miles were groomed in February 2011. This compares to 12,892 miles in February 2010. Our fleet of 5 groomers - 2 New Holland, 2 Pisten Bully & 1 John Deere - are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

There were 14,120 visits to the Keweenaw Convention & Vistors Bureau websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in February, 2011. This compares to 8,938 in February 2010.

February 2011

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 13,745 miles were groomed in January 2011. This compares to 10,401 miles in January 2010. Our fleet of 5 groomers - 3 New Holland, 2 Pisten Bully and 1 John Deere - are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, February 01, 2011

There were 17,693 visits to the KCVB website in January 2011, up from 14,169 in January 2010.

January 2011

Upper Michigan Source
Saturday, January 22, 2011

Marquette's TV6 news reporter Kelly Gibbs talks to the Keweenaw snowmobile trail groomers about the addition of emergency radios to the groomers. A video of her interview is available on the website.

PPRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 5,568 miles were groomed in December 2010. This compares to 6,763 in December 2009. Our fleet of 2 New Holland, 2 Pisten Bully & 1 John Deere groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

Pure Michigan Connect
Tuesday, January 04, 2011

"Aaron Peterson, a Michigan Travel Ideas contributing photographer, revels in the snow and all the resulting activities at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge , open for its winter season the second time in more than 75 years."

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, January 03, 2011

There were 14,169 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in December, 2010, up from 10,609 in December, 2009.

Total visits for 2010 were 119,244, up from 105,826 in 2009.

Michigan History
Saturday, January 01, 2011

Jo Urion of the Keweenaw National Historical Park talked to Michigan History editor Patricia Majher about the park itself and her position within it in the January/Feburary 2011 issue. Future plans for the park are also detailed.

December 2010

The Weather Channel
Monday, December 20, 2010

THE WEATHER CHANNEL® PROVES HANCOCK, MI TO BE THE “THIRD SNOWIEST CITY IN AMERICA”

December 20 – The Weather Channel® released its list of America’s Top 10 Snowiest Cities, and Hancock, Michigan ranked third! Jonathan Erdman, Editorial Meteorologist for The Weather Channel®, described the decision process on his weather.com blog. “We examined 30-year average annual snowfall data and limited the list to cities with populations of at least 1,000,” writes Erdman.

Hancock City Manager Glenn Anderson is thrilled with the “3rd Snowiest City” designation and believes the listing is well-deserved recognition. “Obviously we are excited by The Weather Channel’s findings, which came to us by surprise. We had no idea they were conducting this research.” Anderson added, “This designation is important to the entire area as we can use it in many types of promotions.”

Hancock statistics from The Weather Channel include an average annual snowfall of 218 inches, with January being the snowiest month at an average 68.4 inches. The snowiest single day in Hancock was recorded on January 18, 1996, with a total snowfall of 26.5 inches.

Snow enthusiasts here enjoy an abundance of winter recreation in and around the Keweenaw Peninsula. Mont Ripley Ski Hill, less than a mile from Downtown Hancock, offers exciting downhill skiing and snowboarding for people of all ages and abilities. “I’ve operated ski hills in the Upper Peninsula for 30 years. When we tell visitors we get ‘over 250 inches’ of snow a year, they don’t believe me. In fact, most often they discount it as an exaggeration. Now we can back this up with The Weather Channel research!” comments Mont Ripley General Manager Nick Sirdenis. “The Weather Channel designation is great for the promotion of the ski hill and tourism for the area.”

For those who yearn to explore deep snow out their back doors, snowshoeing provides a peaceful, energizing activity for any age. Cross-country and skijor aficionados appreciate Hancock’s beautiful, well-groomed trail systems.

These densely wooded trail systems are right outside the back door of Evert’s Motor Sports in Downtown Hancock. They serve the winter thrill-seeking snowmobiler with sled rentals. Evert’s customer Bob Platt of downstate Wyandotte, has made snowmobiling an annual tradition.

“We were introduced to the Keweenaw Peninsula by friends several years ago. When they talked about the area and how much snow fell here, we figured they were pulling our leg. But, they were right-on. And the snow has brought us here every year since!”

Hancock is situated halfway up the Keweenaw Peninsula and is close to many more winter sporting venues such as Mt. Bohemia, a triple-black-diamond ski hill near Copper Harbor. Over 100km of world-class cross-country ski trails are within ten miles of Downtown Hancock. Swedetown Ski Trails in Calumet offer more than 30km of groomed ski and snowshoe trails, including 5km of trails that are lit until 10 p.m. every night. There is snowy adventure in every corner of the Keweenaw Peninsula and a world of things to do and see for visitors of all ages.

Hancock is home to several celebrated winter traditions, including the annual week-long Heikinpäivä Finnish winter festival held each January. Activities include dancing, bread-making workshops, musical performances, farmers market, reindeer parade, boot-throwing and wife-carrying contests, and the ever-popular Polar Bear Plunge into the icy waters of Portage Lake.

With so many winter activities to enjoy, residents and visitors alike don their woolen wear and thermal winter gear in true Yooper style to make the best of a snowy day. Amazed by the hardiness of folks in the Keweenaw, The Weather Channel’s Erdman declares, “There’s something to be said for a place east of the Rockies that not only endures long, harsh winters but, in some ways, celebrates them!” Hancock Mayor William Laitila agrees. “Our snowy weather entices the community to get outdoors and engage in healthy winter activities. With the ‘third snowiest city’ designation, we hope to see even more people out enjoying our winter weather.”

For information on more winter fun, like the annual Barnelopet cross-country ski races, check the city’s website: www.cityofhancock.com. Area events and activities can also be found on Michigan’s Top of the World website: www.keweenaw.info.

Detroit Free Press
Sunday, December 12, 2010

In the December 12 issue of the Detroit Free Press, Zlati Meyer answers a few questions about the Italian Hall tragedy in an article entitled "You haven't lived here until...you pay your respects at the 1913 stampede monument in Calumet".

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, December 01, 2010

There were 9,410 visits to the KCVB website, www.Keweenaw.info in November 2010. Due to a technical glitch, figures for 2009 are not available.

November 2010

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, November 01, 2010

There were 9,830 visits to the KCVB website, www.Keweenaw.info in October 2010. This compares to 7,304 in 2009. Due to a technical glitch, figures for www.trailconditions.info are no longer available.

Michigan Runner
Monday, November 01, 2010

In the November/December 2010 issue of Michigan Runner, Richard Magin provides a humorous look at the July 2010 Keweenaw Trail Running Festival in an article entitled "New/Old Run the Keweenaw Makes for Memorable Trip".

Joining "several hundred similarly-afflicted souls who seek out the challenges of running in Michigan's Upper Peninsula", Magin recounts his experiences in each of the three races of the Festival: the 6k Mt. Baldy Summit Run, the 12k Copper Harbor Trails Challenge and the 25k Keweenaw Trails Run that happen over the course of two days.

He also describes a post-race trip to Isle Royale and several Copper Harbor moments.

National Geographic Traveler
Monday, November 01, 2010

In the November-December 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler, Margaret Loftus lists the Michigan Technological Univesity Nordic Training Center in Houghton, among 5 trail systems in the country, as a good place to get started in cross country skiing

October 2010

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking nominations for 4 seats on its Board of Directors that will be expiring December 31, 2010. The seats are currently held by Craig Hughes, Copper Island Ski Club, Ken Stigers, The Pines Resort, and Dan Harri, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Resort. 1 seat is vacant due to a resignation.

These seats should be filled by someone involved in local tourism either through a business or organization that is a member of the KCVB.

The Board meets on a monthly basis. Board members are assigned to at least one committee and should expect to spend 1 to 4 hours a month working on committee assignments.

If you would like more information, please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 906-337-4579 or info@keweenaw.info.

Saturday Evening Post
Friday, October 01, 2010

Aaron Rimstidt's "Fall Travel: Michigan's Upper Peninsula" in the latest Saturday Evening Post specifically highlights the Keweenaw Peninsula, "the Upper Peninsula's 'upper peninsula'...consistently listed among the top places in American for leaf color road trips".

The Keweenaw is also mentioned for its being "possibly the best place in the U.S. mainland to see the aurora borealis", its history and Brockway Mountain Drive that "travels along the Keweenaw Fault, a remnant of a billion-year-old continental rift system, that offers endless panoramic views."

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, October 01, 2010

Keweenaw Trails Service, Inc. is holding a trail work session in October to sign and brush on the local snowmobile trails. The event will run from 9 am to ? on Friday, October 22 and 9 am to ? on Saturday, October 23. Meet at the Lac La Belle Lodge in Lac La Belle.

Sack lunches will be provided to volunteers on both days by the Pines Resort in Copper Harbor and the Lac La Belle Lodge's Bear Belly Bar & Grill will provide a free dinner to all volunteers on Saturday evening. Free lodging is being offered at both businesses for out of town participants Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Everyone is encouraged to come out and volunteer and help support snomobiling in the Keweenaw.

For more information contact Ken at 906-289-4222 or Troy at 906-370-0703.

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, October 01, 2010

There were 12,043 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info in September 2010. This compares to 8,485 in 2009. Due to a technical glitch, figures for www.trailconditions.info are not available.

September 2010

League of American Bicyclists
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The City of Houghton was among 17 cities awarded the Bike Friendly Community designation at their Pro Walk Pro Bike conference in Chattanooga, TN.

Houghton is one of only seven communities in Michigan and 158 nationwide to receive the designation.

Auto-Mobi.info
Monday, September 20, 2010

RV Travel site Auto-Mobi.info posted El Monte RV's "Top Ten Fall Foliage RV Rental Road Trips" which lists the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan - Highways M26 & US41 to Copper Harbor as #6.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, El Monte RV caters to both international and domestic travelers.

Chicago Sun-Times
Sunday, September 12, 2010

Katie Morell takes readers on a tour through Michigan's Upper Peninsula in her September 12 article, "Discover the beauty of Michigan's upper peninsula" for the Chicago Sun-Times.

Her tour takes her to Houghton/Hancock, "the gateway to the Keweenaw Peninsula, dubbed 'Michigan's Top of the World'."

CopperHarbor is the next stop on the tour - "an artist colony and vacation haven" where "galleries line virtually every street". The Mariner North and Dapple Gray Bed & Breakfast are highlighted.

Final stop is Isle Royale, a three hour ride from Copper Harbor for "outdoor adventure enthusiasts".

Michigan History Magazine
Wednesday, September 01, 2010

The September/October 2010 issue of Michigan History magazine features an article by Thomas Suchenek, entitled "Got Guts?" that details the story of Guts Frisbee from its humble beginnings "in the tiny hamlet of Eagle Harbor" in 1959 to the recent 53rd "International Frisbee Tournament held over Fourth of July weekend in Hancock, Michigan."

Lake Superior Magazine
Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Jane & Erik Nordberg give "An Insider's Tour of Lake Superior's Largest Peninsula - Not-So-Secret Keweenaw" in the September issue of Lake Superior Magazine.

"Ask 10 different people their favorite Keweenaw places and you're bound to get 10 different answers - all correct. There is that much variety in things to see, do and eat."

The Keweenaw's attractions, food & drink, & shopping are all thoroughly covered in a tour of their "personal favorites, those places we share with visiting family on our own "Copper Country Cruise".

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, September 01, 2010

There were 18,055 visits to the KCVB website www.Keweenaw.info in August 2010. This compares to 10,294 in August 2009. Statistics for www.trailconditions.info are temporarily unavailable.

AMERICA Journal
Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Writing for the September/October issue of Germany's AMERICA Journal, Christian Heeb shares the story of his visit to Michigan that included a July visit to the Keweenaw. He experienced pasty, outdoor adventures in Copper Harbor , and a stay at the Laurium Manor Inn .

August 2010

U.S. News & World Report
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Michigan Tech University rose in the latest U. S. News & World Report's ranking of colleges and universities nationwide. In the 2011 "Best Colleges" report, Michigan Tech ranked 117th, along with the University of San Francisco and Loyola University of Chicago. Last year, Michigan Tech ranked 121st.

In the latest rankings, Michigan Tech ranked 57th among national public universities and appeared on a list of "A-Plus Schools for B Students", a category comprising top-quality universities that also admit a significant proportions of students with ACT scores between 20 and 30, while at the same time maintaining a high retention rate.

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Although the webserver counter had a malfunction July 22 through July 28, the Keweenaw Convention & Visitor Bureau website had 8,667 counted visits for July 2010. The website, trailconditions.com, whose figures were only counted through July 21, had 424 visits.

Photo courtesy of Keweenaw Adventure Company

The Durango Herald
Monday, August 02, 2010

A "chance encounter" led John Peel of The Durango Herald to the Copper Harbor bike trail system that "covers 25 miles, mostly singletrack, and was designated an International Mountain Bicycling Association "epic" ride in October."

With the aid of several members of the Copper Harbor Trails Club and Sam Raymond of Keweenaw Adventure Company , Peel found "the good stuff" that "threw a big smile on my face."

July 2010

Lake Superior Magazine
Thursday, July 01, 2010

In the July 2010 issue of Lake Superior Magazine, "Captain Don" Kilpela, Sr. recounts the history of water transportation from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale on a variety of boats that culminated in the purchase of the current Isle Royale Queen IV and a charming account of the original Isle Royale captain.

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, July 01, 2010

There were 9,343 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in June 2010. This compares to 9,048 in 2009.

June 2010

mlive.com
Sunday, June 13, 2010

mlive.com features a "Grand Rapids Press" article by Andrea Tamboer, published Sunday, June 13, 2010, on "Keweenaw Peninsula restaurants serve love of Finnish, Italian, German heritages".

First on the list, The Ambassador Restaurant in Houghton that "draws visitors for its pizza and historic building and decor". Also featured is the Library Restaurant & Brew Pub whose "quality & variety of brews....keep customers coming back".

Grand Rapids Press
Sunday, June 13, 2010

In a June 13 article in The Grand Rapids Press, Andrea Tamboer writes about "Michigan's Upper Peninsula artist's reveal region's history, natural beauty" where "the art scene is burgeoning". The Vertin Gallery , Copper World , the Calumet Art Center and the Keweenaw Heritage Center are all highlighted as some of the reasons why Calumet "might be one of the more intriguing stops" on the Upper Peninsula art trail.

Photo courtesy of Aladino Mandoli, a Facebook friend

HOG Magazine
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

According to the Summer 2010 issue of HOG Magazine, your next great ride should be to "ride to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and into the heart of Copper Country."

Fall is a "great time to ride, as the colors are spectacular." Their advice is not to wait too long because "..in the winter it becomes a snowmobiling paradise, with more than 200 miles of groomed trails."

FACEBOOK
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is now on FACEBOOK . Check us out and become a fan.

Michigan History Magazine
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

"Canada may have nurtured the game of hockey. But the first openly professional league had American roots, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Another surprise? The oldest ice arena is there, too." - Amy Whitesall.

The May/June 2010 issue of Michigan History Magazine tells the story of the "birthplace" of professional hockey - Houghton, MI, the International Hockey League and the Amphidrome, the IHL home ice arena.

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

There were 7,462 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in May 2010.

May 2010

Photo courtesy of Scoot Kinlin and pasty.com

WLUC-TV6
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

In the final voting for the WLUC-TV6 7 Wonders of the U.P. contest, viewers selected Brockway Mountain as the Number 1 Wonder of the Upper Peninsula.

"It's big. It's beautiful, and it's the U.P's favorite natural wonder."

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, May 03, 2010

There were 5,844 visits to www.Keweenaw.info and 351 visits to www.trailconditions.com in April, 2010.

Lake Superior Magazine
Saturday, May 01, 2010

The Recreation Section of the May 2010 Lake Superior Magazine explores the hiking trails of Isle Royale with Mark Resnicoff...trails "for the fit and the not so fit, too". He rates 10 hiking trails ranging in difficulty from easy to moderate to show that visitors don't have to be "endurance athletes" to enjoy the island.

In the same issue, Travel & Events highlights the new Calumet Art Center where ("there are plenty of reasons to check out their events schedule") and the Rozsa Center in Houghton's April events.

April 2010

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, April 01, 2010

There were 7,278 visits to www.Keweenaw.info and 559 visits to www.trailconditions.com in March, 2010. This compares to 9,140 for both in March 2009.

March 2010

Channel3000.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Brian Clark ventured, "with family in tow" to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge , open for its first winter season, to enjoy the "lodge and its big, roaring fireplaces". He "couldn't have been more pleased" with the winterized cabins and the motel, snowshoe and cross country ski trails, tobaggon hill, ice rink and terrain park that is lit up at night.

During his stay he also skied at Mt. Bohemia , negotiating "some of the steepest slopes in the Midwest".

Bike Magazine
Monday, March 01, 2010

The Copper Harbor Trails have been listed in the March issue of Bike Magazine as one of "North America's Best Destinations" because "if you're seeking outstanding trails Copper Harbor is worth the drive. If you're from the Midwest, riding Copper Harbor is a whole new experience".

Recommended stops in Copper Harbor include the Pines Resort for breakfast and the Mariner North for lunch. The Keweenaw Adventure Company is the bike shop of choice.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, March 01, 2010

There were 8,150 visits to www.Keweenaw.info and 788 visits to www.trailconditions.com, in February, 2010. This compares to 11,145 for both in February 2009.

February 2010

Hour Detroit
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Writing for Hour Detroit, Alexa Stanard describes the "glory days of U.P. copper mining" in an article entitled "The Spirit of Place: U.P. Gost Towns" that offers travelers " the opportunity to see the past as it's relected in quaint homes and churches, overgrown cemeteries, and the occasional historical museum".

Especially "worth a drive" are Mandan, Phoenix, Central, White City and the Laurium Manor Inn with "its silver-leaf celing, triple gran d staircase and 1,300 square foot dining room".

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, February 04, 2010

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 10,401 miles were groomed in January 2010. This compares to 12,892 miles in January 2009. Our fleet of 5 groomers - 3 New Holland and 2 Pisten Bully - are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, February 01, 2010

There were 9,771 visits to the www.keweenaw.info website in January 2010 and 1,143 visits to the www.trailcondition.info website.

Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine
Monday, February 01, 2010

The February issue of Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine has a short article on one biker's ride to Copper Harbor from Sturgis.

The Review
Monday, February 01, 2010

The January/February 2010 issue of the Michigan Municipal League's The Review highlights the City of Houghton in their feature article, "Houghton: Undeniably a Winter Community" that has City Manager Scott MacInnes on the cover.

The article discusses how the City of Houghton and its citizens handle, and take advantage of, ..the abundant snow, ice and extended periods of darkness that are some of the unique winter conditions that are a part of life in Houghton."

January 2010

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, January 07, 2010

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 6,763 miles were groomed in December 2009. This compares to 8,708 in December 2008. Our fleet of 3 New Holland and 2 Pisten Bully groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, January 04, 2010

There were 10,444 visits to the www.keweenaw.info website in December 2009 and 1072 visits to the www.trailcondition.info website. For year 2009, there were 106,976 visits to both sites.

Lake Superior Magazine
Friday, January 01, 2010

Readers of Lake Superior Magazine have voted the Keweenaw Peninsula #5 in the Top 10 Lake Superior Destinations in the 2010 Annual Lake Superior Travel Guide while Copper Harbor was tied for #2.

The Portage Lift Bridge, Quincy Hill Overlook, the Calumet Theatre, Copper Harbor, Ft. Wilkins State Park, Isle Royale and Brockway Mountain are all listed as Must Sees.

Brockway Mountain Drive was listed as one of the Best Birding sites on Lake Superior and the Delaware Copper Mine, Quincy Underground Mine and the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum were listed as favorites under Rock Picking.

December 2009

Matador Network
Thursday, December 31, 2009

Matador, the first fully-interactive internet travel magazine, has Mt. Bohemia listed in its December 31, 2009 article "6 American Ski Mountains you've Never Heard Of" that will make you "want to go on a road trip".

Ranked with such areas as Montana, Wyoming, Vermont, Utah and California, Bohemia is listed for "its 273 annual inches of dry lake-effect snow can remain untouched long after a storm rolls through, especially since it's never groomed...ever!" and the best part -"the base lodge is a set of interconnected mushroom-like yurts!"

Flint Journal
Thursday, December 17, 2009

Both the Flint Journal (12-13-09) and the Chicago Tribune (12/16/09) have reported on the Associated Press story about the new CopperDog 150 sled dog races in an article about "sled-dog races go from dream to reality: three new events in Michigan for 2010".

The Copper Dog 150, scheduled for March 12-14, 2009, will begin in Calumet and run through 150 miles of beautiful Keweenaw snow, with stops in Gay and Copper Harbor

Cross Country Skier
Saturday, December 12, 2009

On December 12, 2009 the online version of Cross Country Skier reported on the fact that the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge will be open during the winter for the first time in its 75 year history.

The Lodge, located just south of Copper Harbor, MI on US-41, will be open 7 days a week, starting in December, with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sleeding, a tobaggon run, an ice rink and snowboard terrain park.

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Robert Grasseschi, Mark Maroste and Dianne Peterson were recently elected to 3 year terms on the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors. The 2010 board consists of Nick Sirdenis, Mont Ripley Ski Hill, President; Craig Hughes, Copper Island Ski Club, Vice President; Mary Probst, Eagle Harbor Inn, Secretary; Mark Maroste, Budget Host Inn, Treasurer; Robert Grasseschi, Quincy's Restaurant;, Gary Lubinski, Best Western Franklin Square Inn; Dianne Peterson, AmericInn of Calumet; Cormac Ronan, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge; Ken Stigers, Pines Resort; Julie Waara, Julie Axford Waara Design Consultant; and Troy Westcott, Lac La Belle Lodge. Board openings are filled on an annual basis. After requesting nominations from the KCVB membership, ballots are mailed to all members.

Michigan Snowmobile News
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Writing in the December issue of Michigan Snowmobile News, Jay Wright relates his adventures on his trip across the Upper Peninsula, desination Copper Harbor "...along perfect Keweenaw trails".

November 2009

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, November 02, 2009

There were 7,304 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in October 2009.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, November 02, 2009

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking nominations for 3 seats on its Board of Directors that will be expiring December 31, 2009. The seats are currently held by Bill Leonard, The Einerlei, Mark Maroste, Budget Host Inn and Dave Sprenger, Laurium Manor Inn.

These seats should be filled by someone involved in local tourism either through a business or organization that is a member of the KCVB.

The Board meets on a monthly basis. Board members are assigned to at least one committee and should expect to spend 1 to 4 hours a month working on committee assignments.

If you would like more information, please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 906-337-4579 or info@keweenaw.info.

Photo courtesy of John Dee and johndee.com

Lake Superior Magazine
Sunday, November 01, 2009

The Lake Superior Recreation Guide in the November 2009 issue of Lake Superior Magazine lists the scenic chairlift rides at Mt. Bohemia as one of their "up there" options for unique fall color viewing.

This year rides will be offered October 3 & 4 and October 10 & 11. You can ride up and hike down or ride both ways.

October 2009

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, October 23, 2009

Keweenaw Trails Service, Inc. is holding a trail work session this weekend to sign and brush on the local snowmobile trails. The event will run from 9 am to ? on Friday, October 23 and 9 am to ? on Saturday, October 24. Meet at the Lac La Belle Lodge in Lac La Belle.

Everyone is encouraged to come out and volunteer and help support snomobiling in the Keweenaw.

For more information contact Ken at 906-289-4222 or Troy at 906-370-0703.

Skiing Magazine
Thursday, October 01, 2009

The October issue of Skiing Magazine has listed Mt. Bohemia in Lac La Belle as the "Best of the Best in the Midwest"!

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, October 01, 2009

There were 8,485 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in September 2009.

IMBA Trail News
Thursday, October 01, 2009

IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) Trail News Fall 2009 lists the Copper Harbor Trails second in its list of "2009 Epic Rides" citing its "..superb, scenic views above Lake Superior" and ..."extensive singletrack, linked by cedar-planked bridges and boardwalks...through old growth forests."

Copper Harbor was listed among such illustrious locations as Seneca, West Virginia; northern Georgia; Cheyenne, Wyoming and Mount St. Helens, Washington.

Snowboarder Magazine
Thursday, October 01, 2009

Snowboarder Magazine writer Eddie Wall and photographer Ian Kuhter spent time on the Keweenaw that led to an 11-page article highlighting the snowboarding community in the Keweenaw and the City of Houghton , including Joey's Seafood & Grill.

September 2009

HomeAway
Wednesday, September 09, 2009

VRBO Vacation Rentals by owner from HomeAway recently listed Brockway Mountain Drive as #3 in their Top Autumn Scenic Drives, which included such places as the Blue Ridge Parkway from VA to NC, the Cape Breton Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada and states from Maine to Arizona.

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Free Website Listings for Houghton/Keweenaw Tourism Businesses Calumet, MI---The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCVB) announces a new program that includes a free listing for all tourism related businesses in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. “Our website www.keweenaw.info will be as inclusive as we can make it,” according to Julie Waara, membership chairperson and Dave Sprenger, website chairperson. “Potential visitors expect as much information as possible when visiting the Keweenaw’s tourism website. The more that we show on our website the more likely people are to visit our area,” says Waara. “We want every attraction, store, gas station, restaurant, event, etc….basically everything a tourist would be interested in to be on the website,” said Sprenger. The new levels are as follows: Free level includes website listing with name, address and phone number. This level is not available to lodging facilities. Advertiser level includes website listing with photo and link, and color Adventure Guide listing, office referrals, and brochures can be displayed at KCVB office. This level is not available to lodging facilities. Membership level includes all of the above plus voting rights and eligibility to serve on the board. All lodging facilities must be at this level. For more information on this new offer, please visit our website www.keweenaw.info and click on FREE LISTING or call 337-4579 or 1-800-338-7982. ####

Detroit Free Press
Sunday, September 06, 2009

Ellen Creager, travel writer for the Detroit Free Press, shares her "favorite pieces of this remote Michigan puzzle, a region who physical beauty can still stop your breath" in the September 6 article 5 must-see sights on the Keweenaw Peninsula.

The Laurium Manor Inn in Laurium, the Astor House Museum in Copper Harbor, and the Quincy Mine in Hancock are all highlighted.

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

There were 10,294 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in August 2009.

August 2009

U. S. News and World Report
Friday, August 21, 2009

Michigan Tech University has again been listed in U. S. News and World Report's lists of best National Universities and best Engineering Programs.

Detroit Free Press
Sunday, August 16, 2009

In the Sunday, August 16 issue of the Detroit Free Press, Ron Dzwonkowski takes readers to a "destination like no other in Michigan - the Keweenaw Peninsula.." in an article entitled "Welcome to the land of Keweenaw".

He describes the best places to view the incredible history, the natural beauty and the "friendly spirit of people who would not live anywhere else."

Detroit Free Press
Sunday, August 09, 2009

Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press columnist has written an article entitled "Shades of Detroit in the Keweenaw" in which he compares,,"the Keweenaw, an enchanting land of hills, rocks, forests, bears, eagles, saunas, Lake Superior and pannukakku, Finnish custard pancakes" to Detroit. According to McGraw there are many similarities between the Keweenaw and its history and current events in Detroit. His article drew many comments disagreeing with his assessment.

PRESS RELEASE
Saturday, August 01, 2009

There were 11,909 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in July 2009.

July 2009

Detroit Free Press
Sunday, July 26, 2009

Ellen Creager, Free Press Travel writer, spent time on Isle Royale National Park and learned "you don't have to be a hard-core backpacker to enjoy Isle Royale".

Creager spent time exploring the island on day hikes, attending park ranger talks and doing an evening cruise that ended with her discussion with Rolf Peterson, the Michigan Tech research professor who has spend 50 years studying the island's wolf-moose population.

The Weather Channel
Tuesday, July 14, 2009

On Tuesday, July 14, the Weather Channel traveled to the Keweenaw Peninsula as part of their Why I Love Summer week. One of their Top 10 Summer Destinations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the Keweenaw Peninsula. They visited the Quincy Mine , the Copper Harbor Lighthouse via the Lighthouse Boat Tours and traveled to several Keweenaw waterfalls.

Isle Royale was also listed as one of their Top 10 Lakeside Retreats in Lake Superior.

Livingston County Daily Press & Argus
Wednesday, July 08, 2009

The Laurium Manor Inn and Victorian Hall are among 4 Bed & Breakfasts listed in the Livingston County Daily Press article "Experience the romance" by Candy Spiegal who states "bed-and-breakfast inns are inherently romantic, offering guests a unique experience, rather than just a place to spend the night." "A little more relaxed"..."quieter"..."a little more like visiting a friend".

"...give it a try" says Julie Sprenger of the Laurium Manor Inn.

Michigan History
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Erik Nordberg, writing for Michigan History Magazine, explores "Calumet and Copper: An Enduring Link" in the July/August 2009 issue."...Calumet echoes its heritage through the Keweenaw National Historical Park , Coppertown Museum and the annual Heritage Days."

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

There were 9,048 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in June 2009.

June 2009

Michigan History
Monday, June 01, 2009

Michigan History, for the May/June 2009 issue, "sat down with State of Michigan Archaeologist John R. Halsey to discuss what he has learned about miners who explored and developed the Copper Country in the mid-nineteenth century."

The article contains a wealth of information on the prehistoric peoples who mined the wealth of the Copper Country and those who found and explored their sites.

The photo to the left, courtesy of the Keweenaw Digital Archives at Michigan Tech University in Houghton, shows a 6,000 pound piece of copper found at the Minong Mine on Isle Royale showing ancient stone hammer marks.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, June 01, 2009

There were 7,183 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in May 2009.

May 2009

Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sunday, May 24, 2009

In the Sunday, May 24 issue of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Kim Schneider follows Keweenaw National Historical Park ranger Dan Brown on his walking tour through "one of the nation's most atypical national parks."

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, May 04, 2009

There were 7,463 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in April, 2009.

Family Circle
Friday, May 01, 2009

In the May issue of Family Circle, in an article entitled "into the WILD", lists Isle Royale as one of those "off-the-beaten-path National Parks that offer the beauty and splendor of the biggies - minus the crowds."

The Quincy Mine tour is also listed as "Nearby and Noteworthy".

Silent Sports Magazine
Friday, May 01, 2009

In the May 2009 issue of Silent Sports, Leo Borowski recounts his trip to the Copper Harbor trails for the Copper Harbor Fat Tire Festival and "a mountain biking experience rarely seen this side of the Rockies." Video footage of several of the areas of the trail system that he rode are available at Keweenaw Adventure Company's website.

Borowski is a past USSA Nordic Coach of the Year and Badger State Winter Games Athlete of the Year. In the June issue of Silent Sports he "will look at future plans for the Copper Harbor mountain bike system, which include trail climbing to the top of Brockway Mountain, more intermediate-level singletrack, some black diamond free-ride trails and a 27-mile epic trail."

Lake Superior Magazine
Friday, May 01, 2009

In the April/May 2009 issue of Lake Superior Magazine, Jane & Erik Nordberg explore the "heritage of commercially produced suds" on the Keweenaw in an article entitled "Keweenaw Brewers Hoppy Together".

"High-quality brewing is not just the the Keweenaw's past" as shown by the three local breweries featured in the article: Michigan House Cafe & Brew Pub of Calumet, Keweenaw Brewing Company of Houghton & South Range (the only microbrewery in the Upper Peninsula) and Library Restaurant & Brew Pub of Houghton. The three highlighted breweries of the Keweenaw are among only 7 in operation in the Upper Peninsula.

Photo courtesy of Aladino Mandoli and pasty.com

Lake Superior Magazine
Friday, May 01, 2009

The April/May 2009 issue of Lake Superior Magazine includes the Lake Superior Recreation Guide to Big Lake Fun. In an article entitled "Coming Full Cycle-Two May Be the Best Number of Wheels for a Circle Tour", Tom Wilkowske relates the experience of "motorcycling around Lake Superior" including "the G forces as you take those tight turns and switchbacks around Copper Harbor on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula" where "guys turn back and ride it a few times because it's so much fun."

Lake Superior Magazine
Friday, May 01, 2009

Birding on the Keweenaw is highlighted in the Recreation Roundup Section of the April/May 2009 issue of Lake Superior Magazine. Copper Harbor, home of the International Migratory Bird Day Festival on May 15 & 16, is "like a magnet,....an active migratory flyway that contains many good habitats" for viewing water birds, migrating raptors, and nesting songbirds.

Camping Life Magazine
Friday, May 01, 2009

James Richardson, writing for Camping Life Magazine, visited the Keweenaw Peninsula in June of 2008 during a trip to find out What's Up in the UP? He traveled throughout the peninsula and the Copper Harbor area discovering why..."97 percent of the state's scenic beauty is found within its northernmost section.."

While staying at the Lake Fanny Hooe Resort he visited Ft. Wilkins Historic State Park, the Estivant Pines and the "must-see" Copper Harbor lighthouse.

April 2009

Courtesy of Keweenaw Digital Archives at MTU Archives

Copper Development Association
Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Modern Dance in Copper Country: Peter Sparling's Peninsula is a Living Travelogue Crowned With Copper", a Marketwire release from New York, NY on April 8, 2009, is a review of a work by a University of Michigan tenured professor of dance that premiered at the 2004 Ann Arbor Summer Festival. "Peninsula", an art-scale dance-theater work combines storytelling, travelogue, music, dance, film and narration and is a "staged pilgramage" of three parts that culminates in "the towns of Calumet, Houghton, and Hancock - the Copper Country". This final part of the performance highlights the rich history of our copper industry and includes scenes of the Quincy Mine .

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

There were 9,140 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in March, 2009.

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 4,927 miles were groomed in March, 2009. This compares to 7,934 in March, 2008.

Total grooming miles for the 2008-2009 season were 37,327 compared to 33,127 for the 2007-2008 season.

Our fleet of 5 groomers, 4 New Holland & 1 Pisten Bully, are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

March 2009

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, March 20, 2009

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 10,800 miles were groomed in February, 2009. This compares to 8,001 in February, 2008. Our fleet of 5 groomers, 4 New Holland & 1 Pisten Bully, are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

Journal & Topics Newspapers
Monday, March 02, 2009

Writing for the Travel Section of Journal & Topics Newspapers, Susan Bayer Ward traveled to Isle Royale National Park for the first time to see ..."where it was" and 'what it entailed.."

After traveling to the island from Copper Harbor aboard the Isle Royale Queen IV , she explored the "pristine northwoods paradise" and all it has to offer. According to Superintendet Phyllis Green, Isle Royale is the least visited national park in terms of numbers, but it boasts the most repeat visitors.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, March 02, 2009

There were 11,145 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in February, 2009.

February 2009

National Park Foundation
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Fara Warner, "Trekking through history in the Upper Peninsula, one day at a time" for the National Park Foundation, spent a "Long Weekend: Up in Michigan". She spent a day visiting the Keweenaw National Historical Park and several of its Heritage Sites including the Quincy Mine , the Calumet Theatre and the Laurium Manor Inn . On day two of her trip, she took the Isle Royale Queen IV to visit Isle Royale National Park and recommends breakfast beforehand at the The Pines in Copper Harbor.

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, February 06, 2009

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 12,892 miles were groomed in January, 2009. This compares to 7,974 miles in January 2008. Our fleet of 5 groomers - 4 New Holland and 1 Pisten Bully - are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, February 02, 2009

There were 11,920 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in January.

January 2009

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, January 26, 2009

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 8,708 miles were groomed in December 2008. This compares to 9,232 in December 2007. Our fleet of 5 New Holland and 1 Pisten Bully groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

Detroit Free Press
Sunday, January 11, 2009

Freep.com writer Zlati Meyer explains "Heikinpaiva", which traditionally marks winter's halfway point. The Heikinpaiva Celebration, held in Hancock MI on January 24, includes various activities with Finnish themes and a buffet dinner with Finnish goodies.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, January 05, 2009

There were 10,609 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.com, in December. There were 237,895 visits for year 2008.

Lake Superior Magazine
Thursday, January 01, 2009

Readers of Lake Superior Magazine have voted the Keweenaw Peninsula #3 in the Top 10 Lake Superior Destinations in the 2009 Annual Lake Superior Travel Guide.

December 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, December 18, 2008

Mary Probst, Nick Sirdenis, Julie Waara and Troy Westcott were recently elected to 3 year terms on the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors. The 2009 board consists of Nick Sirdenis, Mont Ripley Ski Hill, President; Craig Hughes, Copper Island Ski Club, Vice President; Mary Probst, Eagle Harbor Inn, Secretary; Mark Maroste, Budget Host Inn, Treasurer; Bill Leonard, Einerlei; Gary Lubinski, Best Western Franklin Square Inn; Cormac Ronan, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge; Dave Sprenger, Laurium Manor Inn; Ken Stigers, Pines Resort; Julie Waara, AmericInn of Calumet; and Troy Westcott, Lac La Belle Lodge. Board openings are filled on an annual basis. After requesting nominations from the KCVB membership, ballots are mailed to all members.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, December 01, 2008

There were 11,355 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in November 2008.

AAA Living Michigan
Monday, December 01, 2008

AAA Living Editor Chad Kirtland has 6 Michigan ski pros share their favorite runs in Pro Slopes as he sets out to "find Michigan's top ski runs" from among "840 runs throughout the state."

Flying Squirrel at Mount Bohemia in Lac La Belle, MI is "the toughest black diamond run in Michigan because it feels exactly like the toughest runs in Colorado" according to Loni Glieberman, general manager at Mount Bohemia.

November 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, November 03, 2008

There were 14,688 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in October 2008.

October 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, October 30, 2008

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking nominations for 4 seats on its Board of Directors that will be expiring on December 31, 2008. The seats, 2 Keweenaw Room Assessment District and 2 at large, are currently held by Mary Probst, Eagle Harbor Inn; Troy Westcott, Lac La Belle Lodge; Nick Sirdenis, Mt. Ripley; and Bob Grasseschi, Quincy's Restaurant.

Nominees should be advised that 2 of the 4 seats must be filled by hotel owners/managers participating in the collection of room assessments, as stated in the KCVB by-laws. The other two seats should be filled by someone involved in local tourism either through a business or organization that is a member of the KCVB.

The Board meets on a monthly basis. Board members are assigned to at least one committee and should expect to spend 1 to 4 hours a month working on committee assignments.

If you would like more information, please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 906-337-4579 or info@keweenaw.info.

Cross Country Skier
Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Ron Bergin of Cross Country Skier magazine profiles the Chassell Trail, a single track classical trail, in his "Hidden Gems: The Keweenaw's Hidden Gem The Chassell Trail and "local Nordic skiing aficionado Jim Tervo"'s dedication to the Chassell trail system and to the local Nordic skiing scene.

Tervo has been working on the Chassell Trail over 25 years and does 90% of the grooming, usually rising at 4:30 am to have it done by 6:30 am.

The trail is a "mix of hardwood forest, short stretches of open field and conifer-lined tunnels" and is a "trail you could ski just about every day without growing tired of it."

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, October 01, 2008

There were 18,118 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in September 2008.

September 2008

Examiner.com
Sunday, September 07, 2008

The National Parks Examiner, Great National Parks for Spectacular Fall Colors: Eastern Edition has listed the Keweenaw National Historical Park in their "Top 10" National Parks for best fall color viewing east of the Mississippi. "There's nowhere better in the North Country to view truly magnificient foliage" than by driving north on the "Copper Country Trail National Scenic Byway."

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

There were 20,944 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in August 2008.

August 2008

Minneapolis Star Tribune
Saturday, August 30, 2008

In the August 30 issue of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kim Schneider of Newhouse News Service, highlights the Keweenaw National Historical Park and its walking tour of "Calumet's industrial area and historic downtown....once the nation's biggest mining settlement". Historic churches, the Italian Hall, and the Quincy Mine are among the "loose collection of museums, historic buildings, mine tours and ghost towns that once were among the state's most thriving and affluent settlements" that make up the 19 Heritage Sites of the National Park. The Laurium Manor Inn , "a former mining baron mansion that also offers daily tours" is one of a variety of lodging options.

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, August 01, 2008

There were 21,252 visits to the KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info in July 2008.

AAA Living Michigan
Friday, August 01, 2008

In the July/August 2008 issue of AAA Living Michigan freelance writer and photographer Aaron Peterson has assembled "several refreshing Up North adventures sure to help travelers bear this seasons's heat."

"keep your cool" going underground in one of the Keweenaw's two underground mine tours (where it's always about 40 degrees); sea kayaking around Copper Harbor to the lighthouse, the Nature Conservancy's Horseshoe Harbor or the Montreal River or going cruisin' through the Keweenaw - "motorcycle country"......."where numerous pullouts lead to isolated beaches and fantastic views."

Courtesy of Kevin Henriksen, www.scenicfotos.com & pasty.com

Lake Superior Magazine
Friday, August 01, 2008

In the August/September issue of Lake Superior Magazine's BEST of the Lake 2008, readers listed "The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, loop" second in the Best Travel Stretch and "Copper Harbor, Michigan" fourth in Best Cities.

In their Travel & Events section, the Copper Harbor Fat Tire Festival , Chassell's new Festival Joie de Vivre and the Delaware Mine 's pet skunks Oreo and his little sister Snickers are listed as must-sees.

Michigan History
Friday, August 01, 2008

The July/August 2008 issue of Michigan History magazine recounts the history of Copper Harbor in an article entitled At the Top of Michigan - The Village of Copper Harbor. Author Paul LaVanway, a part-time resident of Copper Harbor, thoroughly covers the history of..."the town where the fascinating history of Michigan's Keweenaw began.", beginning with Dr. Douglass Houghton's landing on July 3, 1840.

Other fascinating excerpts of Keweenaw's history can be found on Michigan History's website in articles entitled Calumet at 125 , Chassell's Noisy History , Standing Tall with Big Annie and Houghton's Heroes .

July 2008

Photo courtesy of Leonard Britz and pasty.com

Princeton Review
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Michigan Tech University is featured in the Princeton Reviews 2009 edition of its annual book "The Best 368 Colleges". The University is cited for its great library, outstanding computer facilities, career services, athletic facilities, fire safety, environmental policies and quality of life.

Les Cook, vice president for student affairs says its..."always good news and reaffirms the value of a Michigan Tech education. Students come for our distinctive academic programs and end up staying because of the rich quality of the experience, both in and out of the classroom."

Photo courtesy of Brita Haapala & pasty.com

WLUC-TV6
Tuesday, July 22, 2008

In a series entitled Trips on a Tank: Keweenaw Getaway, WLUC-TV 6 reporter Jeni Jewell takes the viewer through the Keweenaw with ideas for a two-day 'Trip on a Tank' vacation and highlights such Keweenaw features as Copper Harbor, the Copper Harbor Lighthouse tours, the Keweenaw Adventure Company , Bete Grise beach, Lac La Belle Lodge and Great Sand Bay and The Jam Pot .

mlive.com
Sunday, July 13, 2008

On Sunday, July 13 mlive.com ran a Booth News Service/Kim Schneider article entitled "Copper Country: National park brings copper-rush days to life in Western U.P." about the Keweenaw National Historical Park - "a park with no clear boundaries and little focus on natural beauty, though that's found in abundance in the region's untouched forest and along its craggy Lake Superior coastlines." The ranger-guided downtown Calumet walking tour, the Quincy Mine , the historic Central Mine Methodist Church reunion in July, and the Laurium Manor Inn are all highlighted.

Grand Rapids Press
Sunday, July 13, 2008

The Sunday, July 13 travel issue of the Grand Rapids Press focused attention on the 50th anniversary of the Isle Royale National Park wolf-moose/predator-prey study. According to writer Kim Schneider, the "public will have a change to meet lead researcher Rolf Peterson and co-researcher John Vucteich on the study's 50th anniversary weekend on the island. From July 25-27 members of the public can learn about the study through talks focused on the 50 years of research findings and adventures. The weekend also features the premiere of "Fortunate Wilderness", a documentary about the study."

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, July 01, 2008

There were 18923 visits to the KCVB website www.Keweenaw.info in June. This represents a 7% decrease over the same time last year. The www.trailconditions.info website received 1029 visits which represents a 15% decrease for June.

June 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, June 02, 2008

There were 16784 visits to the KCVB website www.Keweenaw.info in May. This represents a 6% decrease over the same time last year. The www.trailconditions.info website received 1667 visits which represents a 13% increase for May.

Michigan History
Sunday, June 01, 2008

In the May/June issue of Michigan History magazine, Barry C. James explores the latest exhibit at Ft. Wilkins state park in an article entitled "A New Exhibit Opens in Copper Harbor".

The new powder magazine exhibit was thoroughly and extensively researched for 6 years before opening in April 2008 and provides visitors "the unique experience of entering an exhibit that recreates the furnished magazine for the first time since 1870."

Midwest Living
Sunday, June 01, 2008

Tina Lassen, who first visited Isle Royale at the age of 8, returns to the island national park to kayak, hike, and re-experience the island that "claims one of the highest return rates and longest average visitor stays (4.7 days) of all the national parks." Her journey of re-discovery is captured in the June 2008 issue of Midwest Living Magazine in an article entitled "Mystery Island".

May 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, May 01, 2008

There were 14972 visits to the KCVB website www.Keweenaw.info in April. This represents a 9% decrease over the same time last year. The www.trailconditions.info website received 1370 visits which represents a 35% decrease for April.

April 2008

Chicago Sun-Times
Sunday, April 20, 2008

In the April 20 issue of the Chicago Sun-Times, writer and sometime marathon runner Felicia Schneiderhan recounts her experiences during the Keweenaw Trail Run in an article entitled "Keweenaw Trail, Mich.: A run through the woods/Annual Keweenaw Trail Running Festival in Michigan takes athletes off the beaten path".

"In the world of 5Ks and 10Ks every other day, the Keweenaw Trail Running Festival is a unique alternative" and attracts "about 300 runners" from "Oregon to Vermont".

The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge just south of Copper Harbor is race central for two days of races that test speed, strength and endurance.

Associated Press
Saturday, April 19, 2008

John Flesher, Associated Press writer, shares several days in the life of the ongoing wolf/moose study on Isle Royale in an article entitled, Watching wolves, moose and the heat.

Isle Royale, an island national park in Lake Superior, is the site of "one of the world's longest studies of a predator and its primary prey" that has been in place for five decades and is "a gold standard for documenting symbiotic relationships between predator and prey species and their natural surroundings". The study has also begun to research the effects of global warming on the wolf/moose population.

The article has been reprinted in such diverse newspapers as the International Herald Tribune in France and The South African Star in South Africa.

Daily Mining Gazette
Monday, April 14, 2008

In "Spotted: Another rare bird sighting in Keweenaw" in the April 14 issue of the Daily Mining Gazette, writer Dan Schneider talks with photographer Mike Shupe and local birding enthusiast Joe Kaplan about the appearance of a Louisiana Waterthrush in Copper Harbor and a Boreal Owl in Hancock during the 2008 birding season on the Keweenaw. According to Kaplan, the arrival of the Waterthrush "brings the total number of bird species recorded in the Keweenaw to 322."

The annual Hawk Watch over Brockway Mountain and the bird migration on the Keweenaw usually runs from mid-April through the end of May, with peak viewing time around the middle of May. Local and visiting birding enthusiasts gather in Copper Harbor in early May for Migratory Bird Day .

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 7,734 miles were groomed in March, 2008. This compares to 2,586 in March, 2007. There were 33,127 miles groomed during the 2007-08 season (that's 4,444 hours) as compared to 21,267 miles the previous year. During the season our fleet of 5 New Holland groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

U.S. News & World Report
Monday, April 07, 2008

Michigan Tech University 's graduate programs in environmental engineering, materials science and engineering, civil engineering and mechanical engineering were ranked in the top 50 in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report's annual graduate school rankings. Tech President Glen Mroz is "pretty pleased with the recognition" and looks forward to "moving up again next year".

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

There were 17000 visits to the KCVB website www.Keweenaw.info in March. This represents a 8% decrease over the same time last year. The www.trailconditions.info website received 2200 visits which represents a 11% decrease for March.

March 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 8,001 miles were groomed in February, 2008. This compares to 9,743 in February, 2007. Our fleet of 5 New Holland groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, March 04, 2008

There were 2,666 visits to the KCVB's www.trailconditions.info website in February. This represents a 64% decrease from the same time last year. Due to a blog website improperly using our site, figures for www.keweenaw.info for February are not accurate.

Beadwork Magazine
Saturday, March 01, 2008

In an article entitled "When Beaders Unite: Keweenaw Inspirations" in the February/March 2008 issue, Diane Fitzgerald of Beadwork Magazine highlights the group beadwork project done in 2006 by the Copper Country Community Arts Council to raise money for the Arts Center and awareness and appreciation for beadwork as fine art. Twenty artists participated to create Interpretations of the Keweenaw which were then raffled off in conjunction with the 4th biennial Northern Bead Symposium.

February 2008

National Scenic Byways Program
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

"Looking for a snowmobiling adventure?"asks the National Scenic Byways website article Enjoy the Snowmobiling Trails of Michigan's Copper Country along the Copper Country Trail on the Bill Nicholls Trail through Houghton and Hancock and over the Brockway Mountain Trail to Copper Harbor. "With over 200 miles of nicely groomed trails, welcoming hotels, delicious cuisine, and a variety of scenic and historic sites, this byway is one of the best snowmobiling and winter sport destinations in the United States."

Detroit Free Press
Sunday, February 10, 2008

Free Press Columnist Susan Ager recounts "A cold night with the marshmallow man", her experience with one group of statue builders during the Winter Carnival 2008 All-Nighter competition. About half of the snow sculptures built by the Michigan Tech students for the Winter Carnival "are elaborate achievements, pieced together over the course of a month". The other half, the All-Nighters, are done by groups who "stay up as late as they can to create the snow sculptures that draw thousands of visitors" to the City of Houghton and Michigan Tech University campus.

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, February 08, 2008

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 7,974 miles were groomed in January, 2008. This compares to 7,962 miles in January 2007. Our fleet of 5 New Holland groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

American Style
Friday, February 01, 2008

The Vertin Gallery in Calumet is among the U.P. galleries listed as ..."a lifeline to artists - and collectors" and "an inspiration to regional artists and an outlet for their work."

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, February 01, 2008

There were 22,000 visits to the KCVB website www.Keweenaw.info in January. This represents a 7% decrease over the same time last year. The www.trailconditions.info website received 4900 visits which represents a 48% decrease for January.

January 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, January 11, 2008

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 9,232 miles were groomed in December, 2007. This compares to 976 miles in December, 2006. Our fleet of 5 New Holland groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services.

Daily Mining Gazette
Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Peter Pietrangelo, Sports Editor for the Daily Mining Gazette, reports that "Volunteers made U.S. Nationals a success" and ..."got rave reviews" for their performance during the recent U. S. National Cross Country Ski Championships held at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center in Houghton.

U.S. Ski Team sprint coach Chris Grover and MTU coach Joe Haggenmiller agree. "..people recognize that this venue is second to none in the United States. There might be other places comparable, but there isn't any place better", said Haggenmiller.

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, January 02, 2008

There were 18,000 visits to the KCVB website www.Keweenaw.info in December. This represents an 11% decrease from the same time last year. The website www.trailconditions.com received 3800 visits in December which represents a 31% decrease. There were 263,000 visits for year 2007 as compared to 238,000 in 2006 which represents a 10% increase.

Underwater Journal
Tuesday, January 01, 2008

In Issue 6 January/February 2008 Underwater Journal, in an article entitled "Superior Wrecks", James Lima recounts his dive visit to the Canadian Steamer Wreck Wasaga near Copper Harbor...."an easy dive from the charter boat 'Equinox'"and .....a smorgasbord of artifacts associated with the vessel and that of her cargo".

The "Wasaga" is just one of the many historic shipwrecks located in the 103 square mile Keweenaw Underwater Preserve that are marked for diving from mid-June to mid-Setpember.

Lake Superior Magazine
Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Readers of Lake Superior Magazine have voted the Keweenaw Peninsula #2 in the Top 10 Lake Superior Destinations in the 2008 Annual Lake Superior Travel Guide. This is two steps up from the #4 ranking received in 2007. Isle Royale National Park received an Honorable Mention.

December 2007

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, December 14, 2007

Craig Hughes, Gary Lubinski, John Schmitt and Ken Stigers were recently elected to 3 year terms on the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors. The 2008 board consists of Bill Leonard, Einerlei, President; Nick Sirdenis, Mont Ripley Ski Hill, Vice President; Mary Probst, Eagle Harbor Inn, Secretary; Dave Sprenger, Laurium Manor Inn, Treasurer; Robert Grasseschi, Quincy's Restaurant; Craig Hughes, Copper Island Ski Club; Gary Lubinski, Best Western Franklin Square Inn; Mark Maroste, Budget Host Inn; John Schmitt, White House Motel; Ken Stigers, Pines Resort; and Troy Westcott, Lac La Belle Lodge. Board openings are filled on an annual basis. After requesting nominations from the KCVB membership, ballots are mailed to all members.

The Travel Channel
Tuesday, December 11, 2007

On the December 11, 2007 episode of The Travel Channel's The Best Places to Find Cash & Treasure, host Kirsten Gum spends a July day in Copper Harbor searching for agates with Superior Dive Shop owner Jake Anderson.

Gum also spent time in the Keweenaw for the taping of the January 1, 2008 show about searching for copper and visited with Ken Flood of Keweenaw Gem & Gift in Houghton.

Daily Mining Gazette
Monday, December 10, 2007

Daily Mining Gazette writer Dan Schneider talked to local businesses regarding the 2007-2008 snowmobile season. Owners and managers from the Mariner North and Pines Resort in Copper Harbor and the AmericInn in Calumet agree that the upcoming snowmobile season has gotten off to a great start with snowfall having already reached 80.5 inches and an additional trail groomer that allows Keweenaw Trails Services to "....hit the heavier-used trails more often."

Daily Mining Gazette
Tuesday, December 04, 2007

In the article "Groomers get earliest start in more than a decade", Daily Mining Gazette writer Dan Schneider reports that the Keweenaw Trails Services trail groomers were out on the opening day of the 2007-2008 season. This was the "...first time in more than a decade that groomers had enough snow to groom on the DNR-designated first day of snowmobile season." The snow was so heavy in some areas that "...we would have buried the groomers if we didn't get in there and do it on time."

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, December 03, 2007

There were 17,000 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in November. This represents a 17% increase over the same time last year. Year to date in 2007, there were 241,000 visits as compared to 202,000 in 2006 which represents a 16% increase.

November 2007

Sioux City Journal
Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Larry Myhre, outdoors editor of the Sioux City Journal, relates his fishing experience on the Keweenaw Waterway in an article entitled "Keweenaw: land of legend, lore and fish". Myhre spent some time in "one of the last great frontiers for the angler" and fished the entire length of the waterway for walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike in an area that "abounds in fishing opportunity."

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, November 01, 2007

There were 21,000 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in October. This represents a 20% increase over the same time last year. Year to date in 2007, there were 224,000 visits as compared to 188,000 in 2006 which represents a 16% increase.

October 2007

AAA Ohio Home & Away
Monday, October 01, 2007

The September/October 2007 issue of AAA Ohio Home & Away magazine's cover story by writer Karen Eakins focuses on her trip along "Yooper! Michigan's Superior Shore" with a cover shot of beautiful Brockway Mountain Drive in the fall. Her tour took her through Old Reliable (the Quincy Mine ), just north of Hancock, Calumet's Vertin Gallery and the historic Michigan House Cafe and Brewpub which features such treats as "stuffed peppadews....., wild bluberry cheesecake and live piano music".

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, October 01, 2007

There were 20,500 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in September. This represents a 14% increase over the same time last year.

Michigan Snowmobile News
Monday, October 01, 2007

In the October 2007 issue of the Michigan Snowmobile News, writer and rider Jim Robinson shares his "Realizing a Dream: Riding Every Trail in the Upper Penisula" ride with his family "into the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula", over Brockway Mountain to the Copper Harbor area and the new High Rock Bay trail.

Michigan Snowmobile News
Monday, October 01, 2007

The October 2007 issue of Michigan Snowmobile News has highlights of the "Clean Snowmobile Challenge 2007" held annually at Michigan Tech University's Keweenaw Research Center. Students from 14 different universities participated in the challenge to build a cleaner, quieter snowmobile.

September 2007

Today Show
Thursday, September 27, 2007

On the September 27 edition of the Today Show on NBC, travel editor Peter Greenberg shared his 8 great and unusual fall foliage destinations for "taking in the seasons beautiful hues". His first pick? The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including Copper Harbor's Brockway Mountain Drive which "offers breathtaking views and a 9 1/2-mile drive with views of Lake Superior and the thousands of acres of the Keweenaw".

Midwest Living
Saturday, September 01, 2007

In the September/October 2007 issue of Midwest Living magazine, Hyundai's "Spectacular Autumn Drives" lists Brockway Mountain Drive as Michigan's "compelling sight to fascinate the whole family" and invites the driver to experience the "scarlet maples and oaks and buttery yellow aspens", the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse , and the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge .

PRESS RELEASE
Saturday, September 01, 2007

There were 22,700 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in August. This represents a 15% increase over the same time last year.

Lake Superior Magazine
Saturday, September 01, 2007

The September 2007 issue of Lake Superior Magazine "Best of the Lake 2007" list includes the Storms at the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan under Best in Nature and "..renting a kayak in Copper Harbor and.......watching the sunset at the top of Brockway Mountain Drive" under Best Activity.

Trail Runner Magazine
Saturday, September 01, 2007

Issue #47, September of the Trail Runner Magazine has listed Copper Harbor as one of the top 21 trail running towns in the US and Canada! Copper Harbor is the site of the Keweenaw Trail Running Festival held each July and the Copperman Triathlon held each August.

Great Lakes Pilot
Saturday, September 01, 2007

The latest issue, Vol. 4 No. 10, of the Great Lakes Pilot contains an article entitled "Going Back to Central", an excellent history tour through the Keweenaw as author Lon Emerick heads back to the once thriving mining community of Central.

August 2007

Green Bay Press-Gazette
Sunday, August 12, 2007

John Flesher, Associated Press writer, explores the history of the Keweenaw,..."a largely undiscovered treasure trove", through the Keweenaw National Historical Park and its 19 Heritage Sites. For those with plenty of time,.."dig in for an extended tour of the Keweenaw region which could include not only copper history but dazzling natural scenery and outdoor sports such as boating, fishing and mountain biking". Those with limited time should hit the "heart of the Keweenaw park: the Calumet and Quincy units" for the "aura of yesteryear" in downtown Calumet and the "hands-on experience" of the Quincy unit.

New York Times
Friday, August 10, 2007

New York Times writer Stephen Regenold reports on the three days he and his family spent in the Keweenaw..."where translucent-blue water washes arching shores."

Their trip included the requisite Copper Country circuit - the Quincy Mine , museums, gift shops, Keweenaw National Historical Park Heritage Sites and of course, a pasty. Time was also spent "hiking and beach-walking on stretches of sandy shore and mossy woodland trails" and...."exploring the main streets of Calumet, Houghton and Hancock".

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, August 01, 2007

There were 25,000 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in July. This represents a 14% increase over the same time last year.

Upper Peninsula Magazine
Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Golf pros Casey VanDamme and Dave Douglas have voted the Portage Lake Golf Course as one of the Top 15 Golf Courses in the U.P. in the August, 2007 issue of Upper Peninsula Magazine.

MotorHome
Wednesday, August 01, 2007

In the August 2007 issue of MotorHome, Lazelle Jones recounts a trip through Michigan's Upper Peninsula..."a playground nestled in and surrounded by forests, lakes, streams, beaches and breathtaking landscapes" and a visit to the "excellent museum and first-rate guided tour at the Quincy Mine .

Silent Sports Magazine
Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Joel Patenaude, Silent Sports Magazine editor, took on the Copper Harbor trails for the August 2007 issue and says ...whether you bike or run, you owe it to yourselves (and the trail crew) to check out those trails."

July 2007

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, July 02, 2007

There were 21,500 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in June. This represents a 13% increase over the same time last year.

Woodall's Midwest RV Traveler
Sunday, July 01, 2007

Lisa Halvorsen of Midwest RV Traveler and www.woodalls.com traveled throughtout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including the "historical Keweenaw Peninsula", where she visited Fort Wilkins State Park, the Copper Harbor Lighthouse , and the "historic mining operations" at Delaware Mine and Quincy Mine .

June 2007

Pilot Getaways
Friday, June 01, 2007

The May/June 2007 issue of Pilot Getaways lists Michgan's Keweenaw Peninsula in its "Great Summer Vacation Ideas-Weekend Getaways".

Author Sandra Friends show you "the best scenic backroads leading to beautiful camping, hiking and canoeing" and highlights Isle Royale, Cornish "pasties" and historic Calumet.

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, June 01, 2007

There were 19,200 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info,in May. This represents a 19% increase over the same time last year.

1000 Places to See Before You Die
Friday, June 01, 2007

Patricia Schultz's 20071000 Places to See Before You Die in the USA & Canada includes Isle Royale and "America's Forgotten Mineral Rush - Keweenaw Copper Mining Heritage" of the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan.

Visit the Heritage Sites of the Keweenaw National Historical Park and taste the delicious ethnic dishes of the area. Schultz highlights the Quincy Mine , the Calumet Theatre and the Laurium Manor Inn .

Midwest Living
Friday, June 01, 2007

CopperHarbor has been listed as one of Midwest Living's 100 Best Small-Town Getaways in their June issue. "Along one of the region's best drives, a Lake Superior harbor and lighthouse tours."

May 2007

Toronto Sun
Sunday, May 20, 2007

In the Toronto Sun's Sunday Travel section on May 20, 2007 travel writer Doug English recounts the highlights of his trip through Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula in an article entitled "A Superior Vacation". His recommendations include a tour of the Quincy Mine , a visit to Calumet's Vertin Gallery and "when the hungries hit, try a pasty", the meat pie brought from Cornwall, England, by early hard-rock miners.

PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, May 01, 2007

There were 18,000 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in April. This represents a 24% increase over the same time last year. Year to date in 2007, there were 94,000 visits as compared to 79,000 in 2006 which represents a 16% increase.

Backpacker Magazine
Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Stephen Jermanok, of Backpacker Magazine, explores Isle Royale National Park , located just 50 miles off the Keweenaw Peninsula. A short 3-hour ferry ride from Copper Harbor across Lake Superior takes you to a "pristine wilderness...no roads, no power lines, no aircraft overhead, and hardly even any boats or people." The 200 islands of the Isle Royale archipelago, where "around every bend lies yet another view of a horseshoe bay, deserted beach, or rocky bluff", offer unlimited opportunities for backcountry hiking or kayaking with access to showers, dining and cappuccino when you're done.

April 2007

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, April 02, 2007

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 2,586 miles were groomed in March, 2007. This compares to 8,920 in March, 2006. There were 21,267 miles groomed during the 2006-07 season (3,383.5 hours of grooming!), as compared to 35,062 miles the previous year, due to a late start to the season, and an early end. During the season our fleet of 5 New Holland groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services and has contributed $80,000 this year to their operations.

PRESS RELEASE
Monday, April 02, 2007

There were 20,500 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in March. This represents a 1% increase over the same time last year.

March 2007

art SHOWCASE
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

In the March/April 2007 issue of art SHOWCASE magazine, Sandra Xenakis's article, "Ed Gray at the Wheel", visits Calumet's thriving art community at the Vertin Gallery and speaks with artist Ed Gray, whose pottery "shows a strong connection to both the earth and his native american heritage."

PRESS RELEASE
Friday, March 09, 2007

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 9,743 miles were groomed in February, 2007. This compares to 10,475 in February, 2006. Our fleet of 5 New Holland groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services and has contributed $80,000 this year to their operations.

New York Times
Friday, March 09, 2007

New York Times writer Stephen Regenold experiences the skiing at Mt. Bohemia the "extreme expert" ski hill located at Lac La Belle on the Keweenaw Peninsula "that caters to a specific and underserved market of skiers looking for adventure." "Mount Bohemia has very little in common with other Midwestern ski areas. The runs at Bohemia are legitimately steep and sporting, with quality fall-line skiing." according to Sam Moulton, a Chicago-base editor with Skiing Magazine.

PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, March 01, 2007

There were 25,000 visits to the two KCVB websites, www.Keweenaw.info and www.trailconditions.info, in February. This represents a 24% increase over the same time last year.

February 2007

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Keweenaw Trails Services reports that 7,962 miles were groomed in January, 2007. This compares to 9,587 miles in January, 2006. Our fleet of 5 New Holland groomers are busy daily on the 233 miles of trails between Toivola and the tip of the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau is a major supporter of Keweenaw Trails Services and has contributed $80,000 this year to their operations.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Anderson & KeweenawNow

Upper Peninsula Magazine
Tuesday, February 06, 2007

The Winter 2006/Spring 2007 issue of the new Upper Peninsula Magazine explores Calumet's Vertin Gallery and talks with founder/artist Ed Gray in an article entitled 'Vertin's New Life". "Vision and perseverance has turned Calumet's historic department store building into a growing art community." The first floor gallery showcases the work of over 60 artists, while the upper floors house artist studios and the Vertin Press.

platinum Magazine
Thursday, February 01, 2007

Writer Ron Garbinski interviewed Laurium Manor Inn host Julie Sprenger and Mt. Bohemia owner Lonie Glieberman during a visit to the Keweenaw. His Take It To The Limit article in platinum magazine highlights Mt. Bohemia - "Michigan's extreme drop...hot ski offerings that promise cool times" and the Laurium Manor Inn located in Calumet/Laurium - " the little resort town happening 26 miles south of Mount Bohemia."

January 2007

Vilas County News-Review
Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Houghton's own Gary Moyle became the 2007 World Champion on ice-oval snowmobile racing at the World Derby in Eagle River, WI on Sunday, Janury 21. This was the second win in three years for the 26 year old "Yooper".

The Patriot Ledger
Friday, January 19, 2007

In the January 19, 2007 issue of the Quincy, MA The Patriot Ledger-The Enterprise's the Wrap, Valerie A. Russo explores the question "Was the Quincy Mine named for Quincy, Mass.?" Ed Yarborough, manager of the Quincy Mine , which is now open for guided tours, isn't sure but "If you live or work in Quincy, MA, or you were born in Quincy, we'll give you free admission. We want you to visit."

Ski Racing Magazine
Sunday, January 07, 2007

SkiRacing Magazine reports on the Senior National US Cross Country Championships held in January at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center in Houghton. The 2008 Senior Nationals will return to Houghton in January of 2008.

SnowGoer Magazine
Monday, January 01, 2007

Andy Swanson, of SnowGoer magazine spent two days in the "way-upper-U.P." on what he describes as"one heck of an adventure" through the snow-covered Keweenaw Peninsula.

December 2006

Bridgestone-Firestone's America's Legendary Drives
Monday, December 18, 2006

Bridgestone-Firestone has listed the Keweenaw's US-41 National Scenic Highway as one of the most scenic drives in the country. "We've explored countless winding country roads, scenic mountain passes, and major interstates to find the most beautiful drives in North America......stretches of road that transcend function to become the destination."

MSN Travel
Tuesday, December 05, 2006

MSN Travel has listed the Keweenaw's Mt. Bohemia as one of the 10 best undiscovered ski spots in the world! An annual average snowfall of over 200 inches has ranked the Keweenaw alongside ski areas in Canada, Italy and Switzerland. "Searching for an up-and-coming ski destination where you can still find great powder and crowd-free runs? We've traveled the world on skis and have sniffed out some of the best undiscovered spots, here and abroad. Point your tips toward these places.........we think you'll be glad you did."

November 2006

Southwest Airlines
Wednesday, November 01, 2006

The November 2006 issue of Southwest Airlines! Spirit Magazine lists the Keweenaw's Mt. Bohemia as one of the country's most underappreciated ski areas where "powder hounds go when the lines and prices at the famous places get to be too much".