Biking

The Keweenaw offers some of the most unique riding in the state. For the mountain biker the rocky and rugged terrain of the peninsula offers scenic vistas, wooded single tracks, dramatic uphills and downhills, and DNR rail-trails. Road bikers will find excellent roads, incredible scenery and light traffic.

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Birding

The Audubon Society has reported 321 species of birds on the Keweenaw! Bring your binoculars during the Hawk Migration in May or visit one of the many sanctuaries throughout the peninsula for a glimpse of their many nesters and visitors.

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Canoeing/Kayaking

The Keweenaw Water Trail, inland lakes, quiet harbors - rugged Lake Superior shoreline, unique geology, awesome scenery - all await your paddle.

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Fishing

Lake trout, walleye, bass, brook trout, brown trout in Keweenaw streams, inland lakes and the bays and harbors of Lake Superior - bring your pole or charter a boat and experience of day of Keweenaw fishing!

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Hiking

Put on those comfortable boots and walk through an old-growth boreal forest, get your heart pumping on a hike up Mt. Baldy, stroll along the Keweenaw shoreline or follow a tour map of one of the many historic districts - every age and ability can experience the wonders of the Keweenaw.

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Rockhounding

The Keweenaw Peninsula's unique Pre-Cambrian geological formations make it a motherlode for rock-hunters, both amateur and professional.

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Scuba diving

Dive the 103 square mile Keweenaw Underwater Preserve that contains a variety of historic shipwrecks and the Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite.

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Ghost Towns

The Keweenaw once had a population of close to 100,000 people in thriving communities from Houghton to Copper Harbor. Locations from Winona to Mandan offer a brief glimpse into the past.

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Historic Cemeteries

Ethnic diversity and mining history are chiseled on gravestones, many in the original European languages. Ornate marble columns stand next to plain wooden markers.

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Keweenaw National Historical Park

The Keweenaw National Historical Park preserves and interprets the natural and cultural resources relating to the Keweenaw's copper mining history.

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Lighthouses

Among the most interesting structures on the Keweenaw Peninsula are the lighthouses. They were an important factor in transporting the mineral resources of the copper district. The "10 lights of the Keweenaw" offer a unique look into Keweenaw's maritime history.

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Museums

The Calumet Opera House, the Quincy Mine, Laurium Manor Mansion Tour, Ft. Wilkins State Historic Site, Norwegian Lutheran Church - these and many more museums and historic sites are scattered throughout the peninsula and each has its own story to tell.

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Non-Motorized Areas

The Keweenaw has special places set aside to preserve the pristine beauty, biology and/or geology of the site. These areas are open to the public, but are strictly for non-motorized traffic only.

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Northern Lights

Impressive arrays of northern lights are often visible, year-round, in our star-filled skies.

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Parks and Beaches

The Keweenaw offers many roadside parks and public beaches featuring breathtaking scenery.

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Scenic Drives

The highways and by-ways of the Keweenaw, whether clinging to the rugged Lake Superior shoreline or tunneling through northern forests, offer spectacular scenery.

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Waterfalls

Although the most exciting time for viewing these natural wodners is from April through June when the rivers are running deep and fast, each has its own special reason to visit.

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Weather

Weather forecasts are provided by the Weather Underground at www.wunderground.com

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Forecast for Northern Houghton   Updated: 3:43 am EDT on July 3, 2009 No Active Advisories (US Severe Weather) TODAY: Cloudy then becoming partly cloudy early in the afternoon...and becoming sunny late. Highs around 61 at the shore to 67 to 72 inland. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows around 48. West winds 5 to 10 mph.   INDEPENDENCE DAY: Warmer...sunny. Highs around 66 at the shore to 73 to 78 inland. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph by mid afternoon.   SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph.   SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs around 64 at the shore to 74 to 79 inland. Temperatures falling into the upper 60s in the afternoon. West winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest by mid afternoon. SUNDAY NIGHT & MONDAY: Cooler. Partly cloudy. Lows around 51. Highs around 61 at the shore to 66 to 71 inland.   MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50.   TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs around 54 at the shore to 59 to 64 inland.   TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy through midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 49.   WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs around 55 at the shore to 61 to 66 inland.   WEDNESDAY NIGHT & THURSDAY: Much warmer. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs around 71 at the shore to 79 to 84 inland.