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Historic Houghton Walking Tour - Learn About the Copper Country's Largest City

Historic Houghton Walking Tour – Learn About the Copper Country’s Largest City

August 11, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
History, Landmarks

Houghton, Michigan is known for many landmarks and a rich history. It is home to Michigan Technological University, serves as one of the departure points…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglass Houghton Memorial, Eagle River

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglass Houghton Memorial, Eagle River

July 22, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Today’s Michigan Roadside Attraction actually covers two different spots in Eagle River that honor Douglass Houghton, our first state geologist and the namesake of Houghton,…

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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton

A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton

November 18, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Museums

The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum in Houghton, Michigan is the state’s official mineral museum, a cooperating site of the Keweenaw National Historic Park, home to…

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Houghton Douglass Falls

Douglass Houghton Falls – Tallest Michigan Waterfall to Return to Public View (Photos and Video)

December 19, 2015
by Chris Katje
Waterfalls

For more than 20 years, the tallest waterfall in Michigan have been hard for vacationers to view. Nestled on private land, the falls are hard…

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