Houghton County Airport
Welcome to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula
Official Website of the Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
Our colorful 49-page Adventure Guide will get you started planning your unforgettable visit to the shores of majestic Lake Superior. Request your complimentary copy today!
The Upper Peninsula's Upper Peninsula
Michigan's Upper Peninsula has historically been the destination of those seeking adventure and relaxation. As mainland Michigan's northernmost point, the Keweenaw accentuates the features and conditions that make the U.P. attractive as well as those found in the boreal forests of the far north. **The gateway to winter fun!**
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The Superior Influence
Here the pristine woods and waters of the north woods are influenced by an intimacy with Lake Superior. A dramatic contrast between water and land is created by Superior's awesome power. This influence is the source of much of the unique offerings of the Keweenaw. From the uncounted waterfalls cascading down the rugged landscape, to the 200 inches (average) of snowfall, to the spectacular sport fishing, the Keweenaw is most definitely a "Superior" region. - **A classic!**
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An Island of Civilization in the Wilds of the U.P.
The Keweenaw also provides a rich cultural atmosphere generated by the presence of two universities and a dynamic blend of ethnicity created by an immigration surge during the area's historic "Copper Boom." Many communities also celebrate their heritage and natural resources with tours, museums, festivals, and cultural activities. View a small piece of Keweenaw's rich history at Pasty.com
. - **Michigan Tech is celebrating 125 years of education excellence.**
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Premier Outdoor Adventure
Rated by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the top 10 outdoor adventure spots in the country, Michigan's Keweenaw offers year round excitement for anyone looking for the ultimate outdoor escape. We have hundreds of miles of hike and bike trails, the Keweenaw Water Trail on Lake Superior and numerous inland lakes and harbors for paddlers, scores of divable ship wrecks and some of the best sport fishing in the Midwest. We haven't forgotten the winter enthusiast either. With an average of 200 inches of snow each year, cross country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling will keep your adrenaline flowing right through the year. **The IMBA's epic Copper Harbor trails will see some new action this year with the new Backcountry Snow Race in March and the Run the Keweenaw in July.**
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Snowmobile the Keweenaw
12 trails/loops (or 30 segments) take the rider from the Bill Nicholls trail (#3) across the Portage Lift Bridge (use the bottom portion, not the canal) north to Copper Harbor. Side trails to Freda, Lake Linden, Gay, Eagle River & Eagle Harbor, Lac La Belle, Keweenaw Point or Brockway Mountain run through some of the most scenic areas of the Upper Peninsula. All trails are 10 to 16 feet wide, groomed daily with state-of-the-art equipment and clearly identified.
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