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Keweenaw National Historical Park Contestants on the stage at the 2006 High School Local History Smackdown.
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Keweenaw National Historical Park
Park Fun
photo: kids take part in a junior ranger program
NPS Photo, Dan Johnson
A ranger shows a sample of copper rock at a Junior Ranger Program
 

There are numerous ways that kids of all ages can have fun at Keweenaw National Historical Park. During the summer, park rangers offer guided walks and junior ranger programs. You can also visit our partners know as Keweenaw Heritage Sites. You may be able to talk with a solider at Fort Wilkins during the 1840s, go for a hike in the Porcupine Mountains, explore a farm site at Hanka Homestead, visit a lighthouse at Eagle Harbor or ride a train at the Hough County Historical Museum in Lake Linden.

Occasionally, the park, our partners or surrounding communities host special events often with activities geared for kids. They may be ski or bike races, heritage celebrations, musical or theatrical performances, competitions or art shows. Check the Schedule of Events page for more information.

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Historic photo: Calumet & Hecla Stamp Mill in Lake Linden

Did You Know?
Keweenaw copper milling facilities were normally located along lake shorelines because they used large volumes of water in the milling process and the lakes served as a dumping site for the waste material known as stamp sand. Access to the lake also facilitated shipping and receiving of supplies.
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Last Updated: January 06, 2012 at 14:05 MST