Keweenaw National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years.
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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.
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Driving times from Keweenaw National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Keweenaw National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Compass and GPS, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Geocaching.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Keweenaw National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach North Country National Scenic Trail (3 h 11 min), Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (3 h 49 min), Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (3 h 52 min), Ice Age National Scenic Trail (4 h 38 min), Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (4 h 56 min), Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (6 h 6 min).