Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula was home to the nation’s first copper boom, and for thirty years in the 1800s it produced three-quarters of the nation’s copper….
Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…
On our journeys across the state we’ve explored many historical sites, and while most provoke a sense of awe and nostalgia others are a reminder…
Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…
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…
When we visited the Keweenaw Peninsula in June, we had the chance to tour copper mining historical sites of all kinds. While only ruins remain…
While many Keweenaw National Historic Park sites focus on copper mining and its impact on the region, others like the Hanka Homestead Museum show a…
It’s impossible to talk about the history of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula without talking about copper mining, as the copper boom that kicked off in the…
The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years of operation in 2016, and will be featuring a variety of special events at its parks. Michigan…
The National Park Service is inviting visitors to Find Their Park in 2016. This coincides with the centennial anniversary of our country’s National Park Service…