Copper Country Trail
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Built in 1844, this 19th century military post provided order on the Keweenaw frontier. The fort has been restored and has museum exhibits and period interpretation. The Park is open mid-May to mid-October.
Public domain. Courtesy of Tim Burke.
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The hoist was built in 1918 and is the world's largest steam hoist. The site includes underground mine tours, tours of the grounds, displays of authentic mining equipment, and a tram ride.
Public domain. Photo by Charles Eshbach
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Log buildings from the 1920s sit on the lawn of a Finnish farmstead.
Public domain. Photo by Gary Kaunonen
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Waves crash against the shore near Copper Harbor Lighthouse Complex, part of the Fort Wilkins State Historic Park.
Public domain.
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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
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A few boats maximize the view during this splendid sunset over Copper Harbor.
Public domain. Tim Burke
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Fall foliage shouts out to the guest on the Copper Country Trail
Public domain. Tim Burke
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