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Each of the four seasons has a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy.

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Ahmeek
	Ahmeek Ice Rink Category: Ice Skating Address: School Street, in Ahmeek Location Outdoor rink, open weather permitting. Hours are posted at the rink.
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	Agate Hunting Category: Rockhounding Lake Superior agates are available on many rocky beaches of the Keweenaw's north shore. It is not too difficult to sift through stones and pebbles along the Lake Superior shoreline and find small agate chips. They are tranclucent and look like small pieces of caramel candy, or strata pieces beautifully lined in shades of brown, red, gray, black and white. They appear oily in contrast to other stones. The larger agate...
	Fishing Lakes Category: Fishing Northern Houghton & Keweenaw Counties have many inland lakes well-known for their good fishing, from Emily Lake in the Twin Lakes area to Lake Fanny Hooe near Copper Harbor. (For a complete list of area lakes, see the Attractions Page) Walleye, perch, crappies, bluegill, large and smallmouth bass, rainbow, brook and brown trout, northern pike, tiger muskie.........come on up and try your luck.
	Fishing Streams Category: Fishing The following streams are noted for steelhead runs: Salmon Trout River, Graveraet River, Big Traverse River, Traprock River & the Little Elm River in Houghton County; the Tobacco River and Gratiot River in Keweenaw County. The following are known brook trout streams: Otter River, Traprock River, Elm River, Misery River in Houghton County; Gratiot River amd Tpbaccp River in Keweenaw County. Most streams in the...
	Greenstone Hunting Category: Rockhounding Chlorastrolite (greenstone) is our Michigan State Gem and can be found in northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. These elusive green nodules can be found primarily on the "poor rock" piles along Cliff Drive and at the Delaware and Mandan locations along US-41 in Keweenaw County. These cut and polish into beautiful gemstones.
	Inland Lakes Category: Canoeing/Kayaking The many inland lakes of the Keweenaw offer many opportunities for paddling canoes & kayaks in a number of scenic and sheltered locations. Lake Fanny Hooe and Lake Manganese are both located within a mile of the Copper Harbor village limits and often times have placid conditions for a leisurely paddle. A day use permit to launch personal water craft is required for a small fee at the Ft. Wilkins Boat Launch and there is...
	Keweenaw Birding Category: Bird Watching The boreal forests, wetlands, shoreline and harbors and backyard habitats of the Keweenaw make bird watching a year round activity. Over 300 species have been counted by the Audubon Society with at least 85 species found in the Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary alone. Migrating birds by the thousands pass over the Keweenaw on their spring flight to northern nesting areas. Over 15 different kinds of hawks, falcons,...
	Keweenaw Snowmobile Trails Category: Snowmobiling Address: Trails run from Toivola, south of Houghton,, to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Phone: 906-337-4579, 888-SNOWFALL When: Trails open on December 1 and are groomed through March 31, weather and conditions permitting.
	Keweenaw Snowshoe Trails Category: Snowshoeing Address: Trails are located throughout the peninsula, from Copper Harbor to Chassell The Michigan Tech Cross Country Ski Trail System off MacInnes Drive in Houghton, has a 6.9km recreation trail open to snowshoers. The Copper Harbor Pathway has the 3.2km Hunter's Point and the 5.4km Estivant Pines trails open to showshoeing. The Swedetown Recreation Area in Calumet has the 5km Bearpaw Trail. Many Michigan Nature...
	Keweenaw Trails Services, Inc. Category: Snowmobiling Address: 56638 Calumet Avenue, Calumet, MI 49913 Phone: 906-337-4579, 1-888-SNOWFALL Keweenaw Trails Services is a non-profit corporation whose main purpose is to acquire, build and maintain snowmobile and recreational trails in Houghton & Keweenaw counties and to obtain financing and grants for those purposes. Keweenaw Trails Services is...
	Keweenaw Underwater Preserve Category: Scuba Diving When: 8 of these wrecks are marked with buoys from mid-June through mid-September. (Michigan state law prohibits removal of any artifacts from the Keweenaw Underwater Preserve... This 103 square mile preserve is host to a variety of historic shipwrecks, plus the Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite. Marked wrecks include: the LANGHAM in 90-105 feet of water in Bete Grise Bay; MESQUTE in 100 feet of water in Keystone Bay; SCOTIA in 15 feet...
	Keweenaw Water Trail Category: Canoeing/Kayaking The Keweenaw Water Trail is a designated route established in 1995 for paddlers of sea kayaks and canoes. Nicknamed “A Superior Sports Port” by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, the Water Trail exemplifies the Keweenaw Peninsula in the most literal sense. The Keweenaw offers a rugged coastline that competes with that of the legendary Isle Royale, only without the ferryboat ride. It highlights a mixture of...
	Native Copper Hunting Category: Rockhounding Native copper in its pure metal form is the most sought after mineral of this fantastically mineral-rich peninsula. Varying quantities can be found in the waste rock piles of the historic mines. It is also found in a variety of soils and gravels which contain copper that was deposited by glacial movements. Rare silver specimens can sometimes be found. Metal detectors are very helpful, but not necessary, to find metallic...
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	Bare Bluff Nature Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: West of Bete Grise, off the Smith Fisheries Road This 3 mile long trail (loops are marked by blue and yellow tags)is extremely difficult and not for those not in good shape. The terrain is very hilly and rugged with cliff edges and no protective walls or fences. Be careful and come equipped with good boots, snacks, liquids and 2 to 6 hours. Access to the trailhead begins by going 2...
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	Black Creek Nature Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: Sedar Bay Road, Calumet, MI 49913 The Black Creek Nature Sanctuary is a 241 acre Michigan Nature Association Sanctuary with 1500 feet of Lake Superior shoreline. The trailhead sign for the 2.5 mile trail is located 1/2 mile from the end of the Sedar Bay Road, off M-203 and the Tamarack Waterworks Road west of Calumet. Trail difficulty is moderate with gently sloping...
	Calumet & Hecla Industrial Core Category: Hiking When: From June 23 through September 1 the park offers the CALUMET WALKING TOUR - Tuesdays & Saturdays at 9:30 am - Explore the former Calumet & Hecla Copper Mining Company's... This tour of the historic Calumet & Hecla Mining Company site features 14 wayside panels that describe various aspects of mining and processing copper. These panels include information on geology, mining technology, the people who worked here and...
	Calumet's Historic Business District Category: Hiking This tour takes you back to the early 1900's in the historic village of Calumet. The entire downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located within the boundaries of the Keweenaw National Historical Park.
	Copper Country Curling Club Category: Curling Address: P. O. Box 264, Calumet, MI 49913 Phone: 906-370-0365 The Copper Country Curling Club was formed in 1997. Meets and practice are held at the new facilities in the historic Calumet & Hecla Mining Company Drill House off Mine Street in Calumet at 7 pm on Wednesdays.
	Gardner's Creek Nature Trail Category: Hiking Address: Lake Shore Drive off M-203, at the Calumet Township Park, Calumet, MI 49913 This 1 mile trail is located at the Calumet Township Park on Lakeshore Drive west of Calumet and is of moderate difficulty with gently slopping hills. Along the wooded trail are markers identifying local plants, berries and trees, Gardeners Creek, cedar forests, some wetlands and some wildlife.
	Swedetown Sledding Hill Category: Sledding Address: At the Swedetown Recreation area, off Osceola Road Phone: 906-337-1170 The Swedetown Recreation Area maintains a regularly groomed sledding hill next to the Swedetown Chalet that is lighted until 10 pm daily.
	Swedetown Trails Category: Mountain Biking A moderately difficult trail of rolling hills along wide ski trails. There are 16.3km of single track, 5.2km of 2 track and 2.7km of mixed track. To reach the trailhead, take the Swedetown Road off US-41 in Calumet to the Swedetown chalet/parking lot.
	Swedetown Trails Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: Off US-41 in Calumet, onto Swedetown Road Phone: 906-337-1170, 800-338-7982 When: Open year round. Swedetown offers something for everyone: the gentle 5k Green Trail; the 8k Bearchase Trail is gentle with a long uphill return; the 5k Backcountry Trail is less...
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	Central Mine & Village Category: Hiking Address: US-41, 5 miles east of Phoenix, Central, MI 49950 When: The Central site is open year round, so please respect the privacy of dwelling occupants. The Keweenaw County Historic Society has two hiking trails through the historic Central Mine site, 1/4 and 1/2 miles long through the woods. Central Mine operated from...
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	Chassell Classic Trails Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: 1 block west of US-41 in Chassell, on Hancock Street at Chassell Heritage Center Phone: 906-337-4579, 800-338-7982 This is a private trail system maintained by volunteers from the Chassell Recreation Club who groom the trails for the traditional skier. Your donations are needed to...
	Chassell Trails Category: Mountain Biking This is a private trail system that is open to non-motorized use. Loops may be incomplete due to farming activity--please stay out of newly planted fields. Trail begins at the Chassell Heritage Center on Hancock Street in Chassell and runs for 7 miles of rolling, moderate terrain through woods and fields. No signs in the summer.
	Sturgeon River & Sloughs Category: Canoeing/Kayaking Centennial Park in Chassell affords easy access to a premiere water and wetlands world. Along with a fishing dock, sand beach, pavilion, playground, and restrooms, there is a ramp for launching and landing. From the bay, paddlers can make their way around the bay, down the Pike River or the Sturgeon River, and can enter the Sturgeon Sloughs and the Keweenaw Waterway, part of the Keweenaw Water Trail. Miles of wetlands...
	Sturgeon Sloughs Wildlife Area Category: Hiking Address: Off US-41, Chassell, MI 49916 The Sturgeon Sloughs Wildlife Area/Bert deVriendt Nature Trail is 1.5 miles of flat, easy terrain located 2.5 miles south of Chassell along US-41.
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	Brockway Mountain Audubon Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: Along the Brockway Mountain Drive, 2.5 miles off M-26 east of Eagle Harbor The 1/2 mile Oren Krumm Trail is located within the Brockway Mountain Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. Hiking is moderately difficult with gently rolling hills to steep inclines with loose footing. Great views of Lake Superior, and abundant bird and wildlife. Twinflower, many orchids, plants of rock outcrops and wet forest are found here.
	Copper Harbor Pathway Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: Trail head is south off US-41 in Copper Harbor, Turn at the Community Center to the main trailhead. When: Open year round. Enjoy the romance and wilderness experience of the Northwoods when skiing Copper Harbor's Pathway. The trails are machine or snowshoe groomed as necessary...
	Copper Harbor Trail System Category: Mountain Biking This trail systems has various loop lengths with over 25 miles of designated singletrack trails. Trails offer natural obstacles, challenging climbs and fun downhills along scenic streams, woods and rock bluffs. Riders may park at the Copper Harbor Welcome Center to access the trailhead. Vehicles, hikers and other bikers may be encountered at any time, so please be courteous and aware of your surroundings.
	Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: Off Manganese Road, south of Copper Harbor When: Open year round for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Estivant Pines Wilderness Nature Sanctuary includes 350 acres of virgin northern hardwoods, interspersed with groves of eastern white pine. Three trail loop combinations give the hiker a choice of 1 mile, 1.2 mile or 2.5 mile loops over rugged terrain...
	Fred's Charters Category: Fishing Address: P. O. Box 89, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 Phone: 906-289-4849 When: Available mid-May through mid-0ctober. We will take you out on the Equinox, a 41' ChrisCraft, which accommodates up to six guests and is available for half-day, full-day or extended trips. We have heated...
	Fred's Charters Category: Scuba Diving Address: P O Box 89, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 Phone: 906-289-4849 When: Available mid-May to mid-October. We will take you out on the Equinox, a 41' ChrisCraft, which accommodates up to six guests and is available for half-day, full-day or extended trips. We have heated...
	Ft. Wilkins Nature Trail Category: Hiking Address: Off US-41, east of Copper Harbor Phone: 906-289-4303 Ft. Wilkins State Park, 1 mile east of Copper Harbor, has a 2 mile nature trail with easy to moderate walking on flat to gently rolling terrain with views of Lake Superior, Lake Fanny Hooe and the Copper Harbor Lighthouse.
	Hawk Migration Category: Bird Watching When: Birds start arriving around the middle of April and the migration continues through the end of May. Depending on the weather, peak viewing time is usually... Migrating birds - some from as far away as South America - use the Keweenaw as a bridge in their flight to Canada over Lake Superior. Counters have recorded up to 15 different kinds of hawks, falcons, turkey vultures, owls and even eagles passing in...
	Hunter's Point Trail Category: Hiking Address: Off M-26, at the Copper Harbor Marina The Hunter's Point Trail begins at the Copper Harbor Marina and goes out to the tip of Hunter's Point along Lake Superior and the western end of the harbor. Look for natural history, birds, plants & animals and unique geological structures.
	James Dorian Rooks Memorial Nature Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: US-41, south of Copper Harbor A 1.6 mile hiking trail at the James Dorian Rooks Memorial Nature Sanctuary begins just off of US-41 south of Copper Harbor just past the Copper Harbor cemetery and runs along the Garden Brook. (No parking available at trailhead)With its bluffs and ridges this dry-mesic northern forest shelters a variety of unusual plants from the...
	Keweenaw Adventure Company, LLC Category: Canoeing/Kayaking Address: 155 Gratiot Street, US-41, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 Phone: 906-289-4303 When: Open 7 days a week from Memorial Day to early October. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from Christmas to mid-March. Copper Harbor offers protected harbors, inland lakes and open water paddling on Lake...
	Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Category: Golfing Address: 14252 US-41, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 Phone: 906-289-4303, 888-MT-LODGE When: Open May to October. 9-hole course in gorgeous wooded setting. 9 holes - $18.00, 18 holes - $24.00.
	Ride V (Brockway Mountain Drive) Category: Road Biking This 30 mile loop begins in Copper Harbor and takes M-26 to Brockway Mountain Drive to the spectacular views at the summit. Most people push their bikes at least part way up. Coast down to M-26 and into Eagle Harbor. Take the Eagle Harbor Cut-off Road to US-41, turn left to Delaware and on to Copper Harbor. This section of US-41 is winding, hilly and has no shoulders.
	Ride VI (Copper Harbor to Houghton) Category: Road Biking From Copper Harbor take US-41 south for 10 miles to the Lac La Belle Road. This is a long downhill, very steep at the bottom. Bear left for a 3 mile trip to the beautiful sand beach of Bete Grise. Return to Lac La Belle and head south at the fork along the county road. This road is fairly flat and smooth. On a clear day there are views of the Huron Mountains across Keweenaw Bay. 25 miles later you reach the town of Gay,...
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	A Superior Divers Center Category: Scuba Diving Address: 12811 State Hwy M-26, 4 miles west of Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor, MI 49950 Phone: 906-289-4259 When: Monday through Saturday from Memorial Day to October 1. Call for hours. Rental gear, air, instruction (NAUI), supplies
	Brockway Mountain Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary Category: Bird Watching Address: Along Brockway Mountain Drive, 2.5 miles off M-26 east of Eagle Harbor The 1/2 mile Oren Krumm Trail is located within the Brockway Mountain Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. Hiking is moderately difficult with gently rolling hills to steep inclines with loose footing. Great views of Lake Superior, and abundant bird and wildlife. Twinflower, many orchids, plants of rock outcrops and wet forest are found here.
	Eagle Harbor Ski Trail Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: 7th & Pine Streets, Eagle Harbor, MI 49950 The Eagle Harbor Ski Trail begins at the intersection of 7th & Pine Streets in Eagle Harbor. The classic wilderness single track trails are groomed by volunteers as needed, usually on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. A donation box is located at the trailhead. The main loop runs around Long Lake with many shortcuts and additional...
	Esrey Park/Upson Lake Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: Along M-26, east of Eagle Harbor The 1 mile long trail Esrey Park Nature Sanctuary trail begins on the south side of M-26 across from Keweenaw County's Esrey Park and 50 yards to the right and leads south across Brockway Mountain Drive to the Upson Lake Nature Sanctuary. It is one way to Brockway and is intermediate to difficult with some hills. This trail crosses some...
	Lake Bailey Audubon Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: State Highway M-26, 4 miles east of Eagle Harbor, Eagle Harbor, MI 49950 The Lake Bailey Audubon Sanctuary is located just 3.5 miles east of Eagle Harbor along M-26, just past the Lake Bailey public access at the east end of Lake Bailey. There is a large sign and parking area on the south side of the road. A hiking trail is about 2 miles up and back and goes through dense woods. Views are spectacular and birds...
	Lake Bailey Audubon Sanctuary Category: Bird Watching Address: M-26, 4 miles east of Eagle Harbor The Lake Bailey Audubon Sanctuary is located just 3.5 miles east of Eagle Harbor along M-26, just past the Lake Bailey public access at the east end of Lake Bailey. There is a large sign and parking area on the south side of the road. A hiking trail is about 2 miles up and back and goes through dense woods. Views are spectacular and birds...
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	Eagle River Historic Walking Tour Category: Hiking Established in 1843, Eagle River is now the county seat of Keweenaw County. Once a thriving shipping port for the early copper mines, this now sleepy community has a courthouse dating back to 1866. The tour map takes you past many private residence, so as always, please respect private property!
	Redwyn Dunes Nature Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: Along M-26 at Great Sand Bay Redwyn Dunes is located 3.5 miles east of Eagle River and 4 miles west of Eagle Harbor at Great Sand Bay along M-26. The trail begins on the east side of the road near the guard rail and is marked by a 4x4 foot post 5 feet high set behind the guard rail. It is 1 mile of small rolling hills of moderate difficulty that loops along the shore...
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	Gratiot Lake Nature Sanctuary Category: Hiking Address: At Gratiot Lake, off US-41 near Central The 100 acre Michigan Nature Association Gratiot Lake Sanctuary is located across the road from the Gratiot Lake public access site, off US-41 near Central. The nature trail goes through the second growth open hardwood forest to views of a waterfall on Eister Creek and an overlook of Gratiot Lake from a high bluff. This moderately...
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	Churning Rapids Category: Mountain Biking Churning Rapids is a private trail system open to non-motorized use. Several loops offer distances up to 12 miles of moderate to difficult trails featuring woods, bridges, bogs, streams and fun singletrack. To reach trailhead, take M-203 north from Hancock 4.5 miles to Christensen Road, which you follow to the designated trailhead. Other bikers, hikers and horses may be present...please stay off trails during early spring...
	Hancock Downtown Historical Walking Tour Category: Hiking Downtown Quincy Street, between Reservation & Montezuma Streets, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This self-guided walking tour guides you through the city and highlights the architecture and history of 19 of these historic structures.
	Houghton County Arena Category: Ice Skating Address: 1500 Birch Street, Hancock, MI 49930 Phone: 906-482-4387 Indoor rink with open skating on Friday from 6:45 to 8:45 pm and 1:30 to 3 pm on Sunday. Open for public skating provided a high school hockey game is not scheduled.
	Jack Stevens Trail Category: Mountain Biking This trail runs for 14 miles from the Portage Lift Bridge in Hancock to just south of M-203 in Calumet on the former Soo Line railroad grade. Suggested trail heads include the Swedetown Ski Trail site on Osceola Road in Calumet, Porvoo Park in Hancock, the Houghton County Airport on US-41 and the Houghton County Historical Museum in Lake Linden. Trail terrain is easy with mostly sand and gravel surface, not suitable for...
	Laurn Grove Ice Rink Category: Ice Skating Address: On Emery Street, in west Hancock Outdoor rink, open weather permitting. Hours are posted at the rink.
	Maasto Hiihto & Churning Rapids Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: Off US-41 on Birch Street in Hancock, behind the Houghton County Arena The Maasto Hiihto Trail is a striding-only trail system that offers unsurpassed skiing on varied and scenic trails. The trail system connects with the Churning Rapids trails that provide a true backcountry experience. The two systems contain about 25k of groomed trails. Two trailheads provide access to Maasto Hiihto: one at the...
	McLain Park Nature Trail Category: Hiking Address: 18350 State Highway M-203, Hancock, MI 49930 Phone: 906-482-0278 The F. J. McLain State Park, located 9 miles north of Hancock on M-203, has 2 trails, each 2 miles long. This is easy to moderate walking on flat, gently rolling terrain along Lake Superior and Bear Lake. Interpretive signs are posted.
	McLain State Park Trails Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: 18350 State Highway M-203, 7 miles west of Hancock, Hancock, MI 49930 Phone: 906-482-0278, 800-338-7982 Beautiful ice formations along the shores of Lake Superior attract skiers to McLain State Park. Spectacular lakeview scenery is the specialty of this trail. Terrain varies from flat open expanses to woods and hills. No true track is set,...
	Mont Ripley Ski Area Category: Downhill Skiing Address: M-26 & Ski Hill Road, RIpley, Hancock, MI 49930 Phone: 906-487-2340, Fax 906-487-3314 When: 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, 3 pm to 9 pm Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 pm Friday and 10 am to 9 pm on Saturday. Mont Ripley, fast becoming one of the premier ski hills in the midwest,...
	Ride I (Hancock/Calumet/Lake Linden) Category: Road Biking Start at Poorvo Park on the Hancock Waterfront. Follow paved bike path to M-203/US-41 intersection by the Citgo station. Follow M-203 along the ship canal and Lake Superior to Calumet, where it becomes Pine Street. Turn right on to 6th Street and follow to US-41 (at the stoplight). Continue thru the light onto Lake Linden Avenue (which is also M-26) and follow down the hill to Lake Linden. Take a right at the flashing red...
	Ride II (Hancock to Copper Harbor) Category: Road Biking This is a moderately difficult ride of 53 miles with hills and narrow to no shoulders. From Hancock, take M-203 to Calumet. Turn left at the US-41 intersection with Pine Street and continue to Ahmeek. Turn left here and follow the signs for Five Mile Point. Take this road to the Lake Superior shore, then follow the shoreline to Eagle River. M-26 passes through 3 miles of dense conifers until it opens up into the dunes of...
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	Baltic Recreation Center Category: Ice Skating Address: Stanton Avenue in Baltic Phone: 906-482-4420 Indoor rink open daily 6 to 8 pm.
	Bill Nicholls Rail Trail Category: Mountain Biking This trail links Houghton to Mass City, a distance of 41 miles on the former Copper Range Railroad grade. Suggested trailheads include Houghton Beach, South Range at the M-26 crossing, Toivola, Twin Lakes State Park and Mass City. The grade crosses the branches of the Firesteel River with 3 bridges that are 65, 75, & 85 feet high. Surface is relatively flat is mostly sand, some gravel and clay, not suitable for narrow...
	Dee Stadium Category: Ice Skating Address: 700 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: 906-482-7760 Indoor rink with Open Skating on Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. On Tuesday & Thursdays there is adult & pre-school skating from noon to 1 pm, senior skating from 1 to 2 pm, and open figure skating from 2 to 3 pm...
	Dodgeville Ice Rink Category: Ice Skating Address: On the Hurontown-Dodgeville Road, south of Houghton Outdoor rink, open weather permitting. Hours are posted at the rink.
	Houghton Historic Walking Tour Category: Hiking The Historic Houghton Walking Tour celebrates the area's rich & diverse past. The tour is comprised of 15 theme that highlight various historic aspects that contribute to Houghton's unique personality.
	Houghton Portage Township School Forest Category: Hiking Address: Gundlach Road, Houghton, MI 49931 When: Open May 1 through October 30. This 27 acre school forest has a barrier free nature trail with three interpretive themes. Access is on Gundlach Road, off Sharon Avenue in Houghton.
	Michigan Tech Recreational Forest Category: Mountain Biking This trail system offers two distinct trail areas with distances up to 18 miles of marked and unmarked single tracks and widened ski trails. Trail head is located off US-41 on the Michigan Tech campus. Take MacInnes Drive/Sharon Avenue to trailhead or Sharon Avenue from M-26 to trailhead. This is moderate difficulty with rolling hills. Some ski trails are closed to biking, please obey signage.
	Michigan Tech Ice Arena Category: Ice Skating Address: Student Development Complex, on MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: 906-487-2578 Indoor rink open for public skating on Sundays from 8:10 to 9:10 pm.
	Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: South of Houghton off US-41, Trail head is off Sharon Avenue near the SDC Phone: 906-337-4579, 800-338-7982 When: Open year round. Ski the trails that hosted the 2007 & 2008 U. S. Cross Country Championships. Long downhills, gathering speed and sharp turns at the bottom are distinctive of the trails...
	Nara Nature Complex Category: Hiking Address: north of US-41, between Houghton & Chassell, Houghton, MI 49931 The Nara Nature Complex is located at the east end of Houghton's paved recreation trail that starts in downtown Houghton. It includes the Nara Trail, a 1 mile trail along Portage Lake that begins near Pilgrim Terrace Industries and the 3/4 mile Peepsock Trail. The Nara trail is a 6 ft. wide, 2300 ft. long elevated boardwalk with 5 fishing...
	Nara Nature Park Category: Sledding Address: north of US-41, between Houghton & Chassell Phone: 296-1165 The Nara Nature Complex is located at the east end of Houghton's paved recreation trail that starts in downtown Houghton. There are two sledding hills open to the public with plenty of parking.
	Portage Lake Golf Course Category: Golfing Address: 46789 US Highway 41 North, Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: 906-487-2641, Fax 906-487-3334 When: Open May to October. The 18 hole Portage Lake Golf Course was established in 1903. One of the oldest courses in the state, it was transferred to Michigan Tech University in 1945.
	Ride III (Houghton/Covered Drive) Category: Road Biking This is an easy to moderate ride with occasional hills, 28 miles. Follow the Houghton Beach road to the Houghton Canal Road. Follow this to Lake Superior at the Stanton Township Park. On the return trip turn right at the Schmidt Corner Store and follow the Liminga Road for 5 miles. Take the left turn onto the covered road (this is unpaved for 2 miles) and follow back to Canal Road and Houghton Beach.
	Ride IV (Houghton/Pilgrim River Valley) Category: Road Biking This moderately difficult ride of 29 miles begins at Houghton Beach. Take M-26 to the stoplight at Sharon Avenue. Turn left and continue up the hill to a 4-way stop. Turn right and ride through Hurontown. Turn left onto Paradise Road and enjoy a wild and winding downhill into the Pilgrim River Valley (you do have to climb out the other side). Continue on Paradise Road to Chassell/Painesdale Road where you turn left and...
	West Houghton Neighborhood Park Rink Category: Ice Skating Address: On Edwards Street, in west Houghton Outdoor rink, open weather permitting. Hours are posted at the rink.
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	Isle Royale National Park Category: Canoeing/Kayaking While long known for and associated with its superb opportunities for backpacking, Michigan’s only National Park also is recognized to be a world-class destination for paddling. Passenger ferry service is available from Copper Harbor and Houghton and they will transport kayaks and canoes for an additional charge. Nicknamed as the “Emerald Island” the opportunities for paddling on inland lakes and on Lake Superior are...
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	Fish On II Inland & Great Lakes Charters Category: Fishing Address: 5710 Gay Lac La Belle Road, Lac La Belle, MI 49950 Phone: 906-289-4481 When: Season runs from May through October with flexible scheduling to suit your needs. Fish the inland lakes and Bete Grise waters of Lake Superior with Capt...
	Lac La Belle Outfitters Category: Hunting Address: 1627 Superior Street, Lac La Belle, Mohawk, MI 49950 Phone: 906-289-4293, 888-294-7634 Hunt the most rugged and remote terrain Michigan has to offer, the Keweenaw Peninsula. This is truly a full service hunt, where bear hunting is a passion, not just a business. The Outfitters spend all year planning each hunt so no detail is overlooked...
	Lucky Strike Charter Fishing Category: Fishing Address: 5826 Gay Lac La Belle Road, Lac La Belle, MI 49950 Phone: 906-289-1017 When: Our season runs from June through August, full time, 7 days a week. We suggest you book your charter early to reserve the date of your choice. Enjoy a fishing adventure with family and friends on beautiful Bete Grise in Lake...
	Mount Bohemia Category: Downhill Skiing Address: 6532 Lac La Belle Road, South off US-41 in Delaware, Lac La Belle, MI 49950 Phone: 906-289-4105, 888-937-2411 When: Open December through March. The Midwest's premier ski resort with the highest vertical (900 feet), largest backcountry glade and the only triple black runs in the Midwest. With 71 runs (70% gladed,...
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	Lake Linden Village Ice Rink Category: Ice Skating Address: On Calumet Street, at the Village Park Outdoor rink, open weather permitting. Hours are posted at the rink.
	Lake Linden-Hubbell School Forest Category: Hiking Address: Off Bootjack Road, Lake Linden, MI 49945 Phone: 906-296-6211 The 400 acre school forest has 4 trails that are open to non-motorized traffic on a year round basis. Primitive camping is available north of the parking area, but no trash pickup or drinnking water is available. For more information call 906-296-6211 or...
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	Adventure Learning Ecotours Category: Bird Watching Address: P. O. Box 606, Laurium, MI 49913 Phone: 906-281-2653 "We bring nature and knowledge together." Adventure Learning Ecotours promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world by offering educational guided tours to national parks and other wild lands. We also offer short learning workshops and guided...
	Adventure Learning Ecotours Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: P. O. Box 606, Laurium, MI 49913 Phone: 906-281-2653 "We bring nature and knowledge together." Adventure Learning Ecotours promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world by offering educational guided tours to national parks and other wild lands. We also offer short learning workshops and guided...
	Adventure Learning Ecotours Category: Hiking Address: P. O. Box 606, Laurium, MI 49913 Phone: 906-281-2653 "We bring nature and knowledge together." Adventure Learning Ecotours promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world by offering educational guided tours to national parks and other wild lands. We also offer short learning workshops and guided...
	Adventure Learning Ecotours Category: Snowshoeing Address: P. O. Box 606, Laurium, MI 49913 Phone: 906-281-2653 "We bring nature and knowledge together." Adventure Learning Ecotours promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world by offering educational guided tours to national parks and other wild lands. We also offer short learning workshops and guided...
	George Gipp Ice Arena Category: Ice Skating Address: 200 Isle Royale Street, Laurium, MI 49913 Phone: 906-337-1881 Indoor rink with open skating from 6 to 7:30 pm on Fridays, 3 to 4:30 pm on Saturday and 3 to 4:30 pm & 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Sundays. Adult skating runs from 2 to 3 pm on Friday.
	Laurium Historic Residential District Category: Hiking Stroll past 15 magnificent homes built by those who prospered from the rich copper industry and find out who they were and what they did. Only the Laurium Manor Inn is open to the public, from 11 am to 5 pm, for self-guided tours. Please respect private property!
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	Robert T. Brown Environmental Education Center Category: Hiking Address: Lake Perreault Road, Painesdale, MI 49955 The Robert T. Brown Memorial Teaching Nature Sanctuary is located five miles west of Painesdale, a half-mile off of M-26 on Lake Perreault Road. The 18 acre Michigan Nature Association Sanctuary is a northern fen surrounded by a small pond and bordered by a black spruce, tamarack and white cedar swamp. The fen is comprised of sphagnum...
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	Twin Lakes Nature Trail Category: Hiking Address: 6204 Poyhonen Road (M-26), Twin Lakes, Toivola, MI 49965 Phone: 906-338-3321 The Twin Lakes State Park has a 1.25 mile nature trail, part of which is the original Military Road that connected Green Bay to Fort Wilkins. This is easy, flat terrain. The park is located south of Houghton along M-26.
	Twin Lakes State Park Trails Category: Cross Country Skiing Address: 6204 E. Poyhonen Road, Twin Lakes, Toivola, MI 49965 Phone: 906-288-3321, 800-338-7982 While skiing the wooded trails at Twin Lakes you can enjoy a view of Lake Superior at the scenic overlook sight. All trails are maintained on a volunteer effort as needed for traditional skiing. Trails include the 3.5k Superior Loop of gently rolling...
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