Keweenaw Peninsula

Pack your car and get ready to enjoy our scenic Keweenaw waterfall driving tour. Explore our favorite waterfalls and enjoy historic sites, nature hikes, and Lake Superior sunsets along the way. Find our new guide to touring our favorite waterfalls on VisitKeweenaw.com or by visiting the linktree in our bio. #PureMichigan #KeweenawPeninsula #Keweenaw #AdventureNorth #upperpeninsula #upperpeninsulamichigan #Waterfalls #michiganwaterfalls

Top 5 Destinations in the Keweenaw Peninsula to add to your Michigan Road Trip! 📌SAVE for future travel planning! The Keweenaw Peninsula has so many amazing experiences to add to your Michigan road trip that we had a hard time picking only 5! Here are some of our favorite experiences while exploring the Keweenaw Peninsula 🚗 📍Quincy Mine- Located in Hancock, MI ⚒️Tour one of the earliest mines in Michigan’s Copper Country and get a glimpse of the mining industry and lifestyle. 📍 Eagle Harbor Lighthouse in Eagle Harbor MI ⚓️ Take in the amazing view of Lake Superior and the beautiful Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. This historical lighthouse is still in operation today and is one of Michigan’s most photographed lighthouses. 📍Keweenaw Historical National Park in Calumet, MI 🔎 Step back in time and learn about the unique history of Michigan’s Copper Country and cultural heritage as you walk along the historical district of downtown Calumet. The Keweenaw Historical National Park also has sites to explore in the surrounding area so stop in the visitor center to get your map! 📍 Estivant Pines in Copper Harbor, MI 🌲Take a hike the one of Michigan’s last White Pine Old-Growth forests. These White Pines grow over 125 feet, 3-5 feet wide and date back 300-500 years! 📍 The Jampot in Eagle Harbor, MI 🥮 The Jampot is a favorite for boozy fruitcakes, decadent baked treats and fruitful jams like their famous Thimbleberry Jam. This small but delicious bakery helps support the local monks from the Byzantine Catholic Monastery in neighboring Mohawk, MI. 📍Jacob Falls in Eagle Harbor, MI 🌊Enjoy your Jampot treats at this roadside waterfall, a quick walk from The Jampot! #michigan #Keweenaw ##keweenawpeninsula #up #uptravel ##upperpeninsula #visitkeweenaw #Hancock #quincymine #keweenawnps #Calumet #EagleHarbor #lighthouse #michiganlighthouse #Estivantpines #copperharbor #jampot #jacobfalls #waterfall #greatlakes #lakesuperior

There are a lot of beautiful waterfalls to explore in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Make sure to stop by Manganese Falls next time you visit Copper Harbor, MI. ##keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #upperpeninsula #upperpeninsulamichigan #adventurenorth #puremichigan #uptravel #visitkeweenaw #manganesefalls #copperharbormi #lovecopperharbor

We love mitigating light pollution and conservation recreation! Dark Sky Park fun @ Keweenaw Mountain Lodge #darkskies #darksky #travel #michigan #keweenawpeninsula #foryou #greenscreen @Visit Keweenaw

Get up close and personal with this photogenic waterfall! Jacobs Falls is roaring near the Jampot at Poorrock Abbey, and we won't lie... enjoying an Almond cookie while watching the falls cascade is a great way to enjoy a Keweenaw spring afternoon! #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #puremichigan #fyp #spring #Michiganwaterfalls #springwaterfalls #jacobsfalls

Let's take a trip to the Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary! 🌲This beautiful old-growth forest can be found in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula near the town of Copper Harbor. 🌲Estivant Pines is one of the last White Pine old-growth forests in Michigan, spanning 570 acres. Visitors can experience the giant White Pines, diverse wildlife, and nature's beauty by hiking along 2.5 miles of established hiking trails. 🌲The most popular hiking loop is the Cathedral Grove Loop, traveling 1 mile through some of the largest and oldest White Pines in Michigan. These White Pines grow over 125 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide, and date back 300-500 years. 🌲Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary is a great addition to your Michigan Upper Peninsula Bucket List! 📌Be sure to SAVE and FOLLOW for more! #estivantpines #estivantpinesnaturesanctuary #oldgrowthforest #whitepines #copperharbor #michigan #puremichigan #hiking #Keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #upperpeninsula #uptravel #michigantravel #nature

If you dream of someday seeing the Northern Lights, 2024 might be your lucky year. Sightings of the aurora borealis have been on the rise, and they will increase as we move into the new year. Why? According to experts at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, in 2024 the sun will reach what’s known as “solar maximum.” Here are five solid places to try your luck at seeing the Northern Lights, as suggested by the Calumet-based travel bureau Visit Keweenaw. #michigan #upperpeninsulamichigan #upperpeninsula #norternlights #keweenawpeninsula

Have you heard about the big changes in Houghton, MI? The waterfront has been feeling mighty spacious as the removal of the old Lakeshore parking deck opens up historic and canal-side views! #keweenawpeninsula #puremichigan #keweenaw #houghton #houghtonmichigan

Spring is always one of our favorite times to view waterfalls in the Keweenaw. Even with less snowfall than usual, we will still see a springtime rush at our favorite Keweenaw waterfalls. #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #upperpeninsula #upperpeninsulamichigan #adventurenorth #puremichigan #uptravel #visitkeweenaw #upwaterfalls #waterfalls #springtravel #springinthekeweenaw

Replying to @willynthewoods Efforts like this are excellent examples of how much the Keweenaw is committed to enhancing the experiences for all who live and visit here. #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #michigansupperpenninsula #puremichigan #upperpeninsulamichigan #snowmobilevacation #wintervacation #snowmobilevideos #snowmobiling #hancockmichigan #houghtonmichigan #wintersports #winter #aerial

No ghosts were encountered in the filming of this ghost town. #yooper #keweenawpeninsula #ghosttown #michiganhistory #michigancheck #upperpeninsula

So happy I made it to Isle Royale this summer even though the trip did not go as planned it was a great experience. Would you go to Isle Royale? #isleroyalenationalpark #isleroyale #nationalparkservice #nps #michigan #keweenawpeninsula #copperharbor #upperpeninsulamichigan

If you’re looking for an amazing waterfront cabin in the Keweenaw visit True North! @freshcoastcabins #cabincore #cabinlove #cabinchronicles

Lake Superior’s birth mark. #keweenawpeninsula #keweenaw #lakesuperior #upperpeninsula #geology #michiganrocks #dronetok