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Brockway Mountain Drive

This 9.5 mile drive is considered one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. Views from the top of Brockway Mountain Drive include the tip of the Copper Country and spectacular Lake superior vistas.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Historic Tamarack Miners

Miners pose with lunch pails in hand on a mine rock pile outside of the Tamarack mineshaft.

Public domain. Courtesy of Keweenaw National Historic Park Archives
Skippin' Rocks on Lake Superior

A young boy stands ready to skip a rock on Lake Superior.

Public domain. Photo by Lori Hauswirth
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

The red and white lighthouse towers above a museum on top of a small cliff, leading down to the water.

Public domain. Courtesy of Keweenaw Tourism Council
Hanka Homestead

Log buildings from the 1920s sit on the lawn of a Finnish farmstead.

Public domain. Photo by Gary Kaunonen
Copper Harbor Lighthouse

Waves crash against the shore near Copper Harbor Lighthouse Complex, part of the Fort Wilkins State Historic Park.

Public domain.
Historic Calumet Theater

Located in downtown Calumet, the Calumet Theater combines yellow and red bricks in stunning harmony.

Public domain. Courtesy of Keweenaw National Historical Park, Dan Johnson
Portage Lake Lift Bridge

The widest and heaviest double-decker bridge in the world acts as the gateway to the Copper Country Trail. The blue and white Portage Lake Life Bridge spans the lake to give visitors a great view of the lake.

Public domain. Photo by Justin Murawski
Sign at the Coppertown U.S.A. Mining Museum

White letters jump off the sign, proclaiming this place the Keweenaw National Historical Park.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Phoenix Church

The white, spired church sits by the side of the road.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Calumet & Hecla Warehouse Number 1

The sun peeks through rolling clouds to shine on the red bricks of Calumet & Hecla Warehouse Number 1.

Public domain. Courtesy of Keweenaw National Historical Park, Dan Johnson
Quincy #2 Shafthouse and Hoist House

The #2 Shafthouse (left) and the Hoist House (right) are the Quincy Mine Company's main features. The steam hoist, still located inside, is the largest steam hoist in the world.

Public domain. Courtesy of Keweenaw National Historical Park, Dan Johnson
Fall Foliage

Fall foliage shouts out to the guest on the Copper Country Trail

Public domain. Tim Burke
Lake and Dock

A few sailboats are tied up to the dock on one of the many lakes found in the Copper Country.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Abandoned Copper Mine

In the distance you can see the red roof of an abandoned copper mine. In the foreground is a green marsh.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Silver River Falls Sign

Silver River Falls is located east of Eagle Harbor. This is an example of the common rustic signage found at visitor attractions, roadside parks, etc.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Copper Harbor

A man lingers at a gift shop in Copper Harbor.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Eagle River

This wooden Bridge spans the Eagle River.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Victorian Hall

Formally known as the Norman McDonald house (1906). Mr. McDonald was a drugest and large investor in the Calumet and Arizona Mining company. The home has seven bedrooms, seven fireplaces, and a ballroom. Currently the home is a privately owned bed & breakfast.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museum

The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse was commissioned in 1851. Three museums on site include the Maritime Museum, Keweenaw Mining Museum, and Keweenaw Commercial Fishing Museum

Public domain. Tim Burke
Scenic M-26 to Copper Harbor

This lakeshore route has many views of Lake Superior, beaches, and rugged rock formations.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Copper Harbor Sunset

A few boats maximize the view during this splendid sunset over Copper Harbor.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Snow Chart

Copper Country snow chart.

Public domain. Tim Burke
Lake Superior Shoreline

These shorelines offer swimming, picnicking, and exploring.

Public domain. Tim Burke