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International Frisbee Hall of Fame and Museum
yooperprof Says: Okay, so you're probably wondering how in the world did the International Frisbee Hall of Fame and Museum end up in snow-belt isolated small town Calumet Michigan.Well, the answer is that the first organized and internationally recognized Frisbee competition took place near...
Sledding is not for the faint of heart
jaeda Says: During the winter you can catch one heck of a ride on the Swedetown sledding hill. Groomed for extra speed and sterability, this hill can provide plenty of fun and EXCERCISE!Beware of days when the hill is full of little children. I've heard many a story of head-on...
Americinn Calumet (56925 S 6TH St.)
1 Review and 41 Opinions Located in downtown Calumet, right next to the Sweedtown Ski Trails and Keweenaw snow-mobile trail...
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Carmelita's: Southwestern Food in the Copper Country!
yooperprof Says: Cute little Tex/Mex and Southwestern Restaurant in Calumet, located in the burgeoning arts district downtown. Nice to have this option here! All the traditional favorites, and drink specials that include the very unique "Thimbleberry Margarita"!Open seven days a week, for...
Michigan: Brewpub with a great bar (and a painting!)
yooperprof Says: Originally this building was part of a chain of bars and taverns operated by the Bosch Brewery, dominant local beer craftsmen. In the early twentieth century, they employed the finest European-style craftsmen (no doubt immigrants from Germany) to design and decorate their...
Rosetta Cafe: Great little cafe/coffee shop and community center
yooperprof Says: Great little cafe at the end of town close to the National Historic Park sites. Cafe Rosetta features tasty soups and a rotating selection of interesting fresh salads. Excellent baked goods - real scones! Interesting art on the walls, too.
Shute's: Lovely old tavern next to Opera House
yooperprof Says: Shute's Saloon is one of the most lovely bars in northern Michigan, IMHO. It retains much of its early 20th century atmosphere, with a beautifully restored pressed tin ceiling and delightful stained glass canopy above the wooden bar. Worth taking a peak just for the history...
Calumet Theatre: Visit a Historic Theatre
KimberlyAnn Says: Check out the schedule at the Calumet Theatre. Everything from the National Shakespeare Company and the Duluth Symphony to Doo-wop, Richie Havens, country western shows, folk festivals, community theater events, the Nutcracker, and local dance and school plays are performed...
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Northwest Air Link provides daily flights to the Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) located outside of Hancock. From their website you can also find information on taking a seaplane flight to Isle Royal Naional park.
Travelers arriving at the airport must have their own vehical to explore the Copper Country and visit the historical sites. Car rentals are available at the airport.
Updated Mar 24, 2006
Phone: 800-225-2525
Website: http://www.houghtoncounty.org/
The Yard Sale: Books, Albums, Antiques, Collectibles
uperman Says: The Yard Sale has an outstanding inventory of records, books, antiques, collectibles and local history artifacts/items. One great thing about it is it has something for young and old. Kids can buy video games, books, CDs, toys, etc. while parents can browse the items more...
The Wood’n Spoon: A Shop in Nearby Mohawk
KimberlyAnn Says: The Wood’n Spoon features handmade jams, jellies, berry syrups, and baked goods. Some of these are made from wild berries, which are picked in the Keweenaw. Others are grown on their own 20-acre pesticide free farm. One of their most popular items is Wild Thimbleberry Jam...
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People who live in the U.P. (Upper Peninsula of MIchigan) are fondly called Yoopers. The U.P. has a diverse cultural mix originating from the copper mining boom. Experienced Cornish miner first arrived to work the mines, followed by the Finnish, Italians, Swedes, Croatians, Norwegians, Poles, Slovenians, Germans, and Hungarians. The Cornish miners called Cousin Jacks brought along their traditional pasties (meat pies in a crust) when they immigrated to the United States. The Finns soon adopted these as they made a good, warm, hardy meal in the mines. Pasties are still a traditional food found in many grocery stores and bakeries in the U.P. today. Nisu is another traditional food you can purchase in the U.P. Nisu was brought to the the area by Finnish people, and is a slightly sweet bread in the shape of a large braid.
Today Michigan Technological University has added it's own cultural mix with many professors and students from Asia, and other countries. So as we would say in the Upper Peninsula, Say ya to da U.P, eh?
Updated Mar 24, 2006
jaeda Says: YOOPERS! The picture should do most of the explaining! The plaid shirt and winter hat usually are a dead give-away! Yoopers are natives to the UP and usually drive pick-up trucks laden with mud in the summer or a dear strapped to the roof in the winter. Caution: beware of...
KimberlyAnn Says: There are black bears in the woods, so be aware of their presence, and if camping do not leave food or garbage lying around your campsite. Mosquitoes and black flies can be numerous in the U.P. Although they vary in numbers from year to year, I would recommend that you...
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This is the same as my Houghton and Copper Harbor pages. The copper products that you see in local gift shops are not created from native copper. All our copper is deep under ground, and modern day open pit mining is less expensive than the deep mining techniques of the U.P. The copper bust of the ?Copper Country? is now only part of our rich history. I am not saying that you shouldn?t purchase these items, but I just do not want you to do so believing you are buying products made from local copper.
Updated Mar 24, 2006
KimberlyAnn Says: Bring a raincoat and a medium to warm jacket a swell as your summer clothing, you never can tell what might be needed. If you are coming in the winter, bring boots and warm clothing. Insect repellent is highly recommended for all seasons except winter. This is the same...
Mosquitos, Snow, Wind, Limited Grocery
uperman Says: I'd plan for hiking... there are lots of opportunities. Prepare for wind, cold during season. Nothing unusual. Definately bring binoculars & camera! Lots of uses for both close-up and long-range photos. Bug repellant and skin protection, sun glasses, hiking boots, water...
Visit the Historic Sand Hills Lighthouse
KimberlyAnn Says: If you enjoy historic lighthouses, visit the Sand Hills Lighthouse on Five Mile Point Road near Ahmeek. This historic lighthouse is no longer active, and is now a privately owned bed and breakfast, but you are welcome to walk around on the grounds, and they offer a tour of...
KimberlyAnn Says: Drive along highway 26 for about 32 miles to the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse museum. Eagle Harbor Lighthouse was built in1871, and is one of the most photographed spots in the Keweenaw. This historic museum complex is the Keweenaw area’s maritime history exhibit. 21 light...
Public Art - Alexander Agassiz
yooperprof Says: Swiss-born copper mining pioneer, executive of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company from 1871 to 1910. The base of the sculpture carries the inscription "A man of science who developed a great mine and wrought the welfare of its people." The seated bronze was made by Paul...
KimberlyAnn Says: Pick up information about the Keweenaw National Historical Park at the visitor center on U.S. 41, as well as a brochure for a walking tour of the areas historic commercial buildings. Check out my Houghton, Michigan Off the Beaten Path pages for other things to do around the...
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Calumet, Michigan Near My Second Home
Calumet is located northwest of Houghton along Highway 26, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula region. The word "calumet" is an Indian name for the clay stone bowl of the peace pipe. Under the direction of...
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan has been my home for over twenty-two years. A natural masterpiece, the UP is home to lovers of the outdoors, snow, and the majestic waters of Lake Superior. I've been...
A Mining Town After the Mines Are Shut Down
I happened to find myself in Calumet last October on the evening of the annual Homecoming Parade. This quintessential small town ritual seemed inexpressably sad to me: some poignant contrast between...
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