![Historic Houghton Walking Tour - Learn About the Copper Country's Largest City](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Historic-Houghton-Michigan-Walking-Tour-Portage-Lake-Lift-Bridge-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: George Gipp Memorial Park in Laurium](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150604_154934-470x140.jpg)
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,…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Keweenaw Stone Ship USS Kearsarge and Veterans Memorial](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Stone-Ship-Kearsarge-Keweenaw-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
The small community of Kearsarge north of Calumet (population less than 800 as of 2010) in Houghton County was named for the USS Kearsarge, a…
![12 Breathtaking Beaches on Michigan's Lake Superior Shoreline](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/AuTrain-470x140.jpg)
The Lower Peninsula beaches along the Lake Michigan shoreline continue to garner nationwide attention for their scenic dunes and sandy swimming areas. It may be…
![10 Must-Visit Michigan Locations on the Lake Superior Circle Tour](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Copper-Harbor-Lighthouse-Michigan-Lake-Superior-470x140.jpg)
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula features more than 900 miles of scenic Lake Superior shoreline, which includes some of the most stunning scenery in the state. For…
![Manganese Gorge Falls - A Stunning Waterfall In Copper Harbor](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Manganese-Gorge-Falls-Copper-Harbor-470x140.jpg)
The Copper Harbor area is well-known for its historic attractions (Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor Lighthouse and mining sites) but it is also home to a…
![Hungarian Falls - View Several Stunning Waterfalls in Houghton County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Hungarian-Falls-Feature-Photo-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
If you’re looking for a waterfall adventure that features some stunning drops in a somewhat secluded area in the Upper Peninsula, take the time to…
![Friday Photo Gallery: Michigan's Lake Superior Lighthouses](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Whitefish-Point-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
![Freda Stamp Mill Ruins - Houghton County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Freda-Champion-Mill-Ruins-470x140.jpg)
Once a key part of the Keweenaw copper operation, all that remains of the former Champion Mill near Houghton is a few crumbling structures and…
![Silver Creek Falls - Keweenaw County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Silver-Creek-Falls-copy-470x140.jpg)
Edit: recent reports indicate these falls may be on private property. Use caution if attempting to visit, and obey all posted signs. You won’t find…