Keweenaw History Becomes Family Legacy: The Delaware Mine
๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ | Keweenaw History Becomes Family Legacy: The Delaware Mine
Tom Poynter's childhood dream of owning a copper mine became reality at the Delaware Copper Mine Tours. Now run by his daughter Laurie Sullivan and her husband Bob, the mine offers self-guided tours and educational experiences, shaping a new chapter in Copper Country's history. Discover a family and iconic Copper Country experience at the nexus of innovation and Keweenaw community heritage.
For more ways to explore The Crossing Place, head to: https://bit.ly/thecrossingplace
For those unfamiliar with the local vernacular, "wah" is a catchall sound expressing emotions like surprise, joy, disbelief, shock, annoyance and excitement. In the case of man versus hotdog, we can only imagine it encapsulates the sound of a man plumbing the depths of his soul to overcome the All-American power of a Vollwerth's dog.
๐๐ญ Based on this run down of our epic Vollwerth's Hot Dog Eating competitors, who do you think won?
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Protecting A Legacy: Keweenaw Heartlands Project with The Nature Conservancy
๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ | Protecting A Legacy: Keweenaw Heartlands Project with The Nature Conservancy
In 2022, 9% of the total footprint of Keweenaw County was purchased by The Nature Conservancy to enshrine public access and conservation of these incredible forests and waterways. Hence, the creation of the "Heartlands Project," a unifying collaboration between TNC, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and local community members aimed at sustainable management and public access for all time.
Julia Peterson, TNC Project Manager in the Keweenaw Peninsula, speaks on the Heartlands Project and how to discover and appreciate these lands for yourself.
How well do you know the Keweenaw? Can you name this spot in 3 seconds?
Hint: thimbleberry donuts ๐ฉ
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The Crossing Place | 2024 Series Trailer
Welcome to: The Crossing Place ๐
The name "Keweenaw" is an Ojibwe word that means "the place of crossing," or portage. To traverse, to flow, to cross... The way the waters of the Portage Canal cross the Keweenaw Peninsula, connecting Keweenaw Bay to Lake Superior. The way the Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects Copper Island to the Upper Peninsula mainland. The way people, ideas, and memories have crossed the land, time, and culture.
Our new online series seeks to honor this literal "place of crossing", but also that spark that is a conduit that networks people and nature.
Many journies. One Destination. The Crossing Place.
Big, bold, Bridgefest! ๐ A multi day celebration of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and its influence on the community connection of Houghton & Hancock.
June 13-16, experience this multi-city extravaganza of food, events in and around the Portage Canal, music, fireworks and so much more!
โ๏ธ Pebble beaches warmed by the sun, cool water lapping at your feet. Long, slow summer days on Lake Superior are what dreams are made of. ๐
๐ Hunter's Point Park, Copper Harbor, MI
There's still time to vote for Hunter's Point Park as your USA TODAY 10Best Best Beach in Michigan โก๏ธ https://bit.ly/vote-for-hunters-point
"... not everyone knows why these other trail networks have something cool to offer, and we just want to show off all these other places!" Nathan Miller of Copper Harbor Trails Club gets us ready for Ride the Keweenaw!
Recreate Responsibly in Keweenaw Nature Areas
Earth Day is an exceptional reason to immerse yourself in the great Keweenaw outdoors! Jill Fisher, of The Keweenaw Land Trust, reminds us how to be a good steward while hitting the trails.
Whether your Earth Days plans include planting native flora, picking up refuse, or simply getting out and enjoying the wealth of accessible nature areas - always remember to Leave No Trace and Recreate Responsibly!
Learn More โก https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/about-us/recreate-responsibly/
Spend 15 seconds of spring at Hungarian Falls. ๐ฆ๐ฑ These falls are one of many The Keweenaw Land Trust protected lands - a beloved site with access to trails, waterfalls, and a diverse display of nature's spring awakening.
This Earth Day, Keweenaw Land Trust and Visit Keweenaw will be hosting an Earth Day Planting Party at KLT's new office in Hancock, MI. Join us on transplanting over a thousand native plant seedlings that will eventually make their way back into local biomes like Hungarian Falls!
Meanwhile in the Keweenawโฆโ๏ธ An hours drive south of Houghton. Bond Falls ๐
McLain State Park Awakens
McLain State Park slowly awakens from a long winter slumber. Think spring...
"It's important like drinking water is important." - Nathan Bett, Astrophotographer. Discover what makes the Keweenaw picture-perfect for dark skies and northern lights viewing according to local expert Nathan Bett.
Don't forget to enter our first ever Visit Keweenaw Spring Photography Contest! The top prize is $150 Keweenaw Cash and a framed print of your photo! Submit your photos by midnight on Friday, April 5!
Submit Photos & Read Rules Here โก https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKSpringPhotoContest
KORC & Calumet Theatre Spring Benefit
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Calumet Theatre on April 6th! The evening will include a delicious dinner catered by Bonfire, live tunes by MotorCity Memories Band, exclusive theatre tours, and lots of dancing. ๐บ
Proceeds from this fun-filled evening will support two incredible non-profit organizations โ KORC - Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition and Calumet Theatre.
Details:arrow_right: https://www.calumettheatre.com/events/event/korc-spring-benefit-4-6-2024-5pm/
Happy National Cocktail Day! ๐ธ Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a cocktail in the Keweenaw!
Observatory Lounge | Bonfire l The Ambassador l The Gay Bar | The Fitz
