Overview
About Keweenaw National Historical Park.
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities. Though the mines have since closed, their mark is still visible on the land and people.
Weather
Summer: Keweenaw summers are usually mild, with average highs in the 70s, but can reach into the 80s and 90s. Nighttime temperatures are typically cool, but can also dip into the 40s or stay in the 70s. Summer months are dry, with occasional rain or severe thunderstorms. Winter: Again influenced by Lake Superior, winter temperatures are mild with highs in the 20s. Cold spells can occur with subzero temperatures. Lake effect snow is common, and 300 inches of snow can fall in a season.
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Photos of Keweenaw National Historical Park.
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Things to do
Discover Keweenaw National Historical Park.
Discover Keweenaw Lighthouses
A number of the Park's Heritage Sites contain lighthouses.
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Experience Keweenaw Geology
Experience geology at a number of the Park's Heritage Sites.
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Go Underground
1-6 HoursA trip to the Copper Country is not complete without getting underground to experience the life of a miner.
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Hiking into History
Many of the Park's Heritage sites offer hiking trails.
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Keweenaw NHP Ranger Programs
45-60 MinutesExperience Keweenaw NHP with a ranger guided walk!
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Research History
Doing research on the Copper Country?
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Step Back in Time
Many of the Park's Heritage Sites allow you to "step back in time."
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Visit Museums and Heritage Centers
Many of the Park's Heritage Sites contain museums or heritage centers.
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