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July 2008

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."

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

	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.
	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".

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".
	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.
	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 .
	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.
	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.

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".
	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."
	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.

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

	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 .
	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.

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 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.
	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.

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.
	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".