Michael & Teressa
Michael & Teressa
Part of the reason for having the wedding on a Friday is to encourage people to explore and enjoy the place we call home. The Keweenaw is such a beautiful place and we are very excited to share it with you all. So make sure you stay through the weekend and explore after the wedding! Here are some of our favorites and if there is anything else you are looking to do, certainly just ask! Have a 906 day!
During Michael's time that he has been in the Keweenaw, he has been working on developing this Adventure Map which has locations for things to do and see. Some of it is compiled from other resources, and some of it is from Michael's own finds. He has been to everything that is a blue icon. Feel free to view this map and find your own adventure for the weekend! If there is something Michael is missing, let him know! You shouldn't be able to edit anything but if it does, please do not and make sure not to move any pins.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1HjF2cjUAaIsyubC31E-XQX4mJSfKKXQb&usp=sharing
The Wedding, Duh
Champion Mine Tour
Michael is the volunteer president of the small non-profit that works to preserve this historic mine shaft building and often gives tours to visitors. It is the only place in the Keweenaw where guests can see the upper levels of a shaft-rock house and all the machinery that processed the rock as it came out of the ground.
Michael is planning to give a personal tour of the Shafthouse on Saturday @ 11am which anyone from the wedding who wants to learn about the copper history here is welcome to attend. (Although check back as it gets closer to make sure the time didn't need to change). Please give Michael a little heads up if you are interested so he knows about who to expect.
Hungarian Falls
Everyone who has gone to Tech has been here. It is a must do when in the area. 4 waterfalls in succession with intermediate trail hiking or easy drive most of the way to the top for short fairly easy hiking.
Black Creek Nature Sanctuary
4 mile round trip moderate hike that takes you through woods, sand dunes, and out to Lake Superior. A perfect afternoon hike that leads to a nice sandy beach.
Nara Nature Park
Beautiful board walk and easy walking trails right near Houghton. Great place to get around nature but easy to get there.
Freda Ruins
A great three-fer. Head to Freda to see the ruins of the Champion Stamp Mill (great to pair with your Champion Mine tour) on Lake Superior. On the way there, take covered road for a beautiful rural drive and then stop at Redridge dam to see the longest steel dam in the world and only one of three left in existence.
Bete Grise Wetlands Preserve
Bete Grise Bay is a beautiful sandy beach. It has famed squeaky sand. Nearby there is also Bare Bluffs which is a more arduous hike, the harbor, and Haven Falls.
Estivant Pines Wilderness Nature Sanctuary
One of the last and largest old growth White Pine groves in the state. We love big trees. Moderate hiking with some easy starting sections from the parking lot which still takes you directly to see some big trees without much strain.
Great Sand Bay
A great place for a beach day right on Lake Superior! The beach spans below the sand dune cliffs and is also a great place to watch the northern lights! Parking is right off M-26.
Eagle Harbor Light House
This still functioning lighthouse has guided ships on Lake Superior since 1851. There are guided tours available Monday - Saturday for a small fee however the grounds are always open for free access to look around.