Keweenaw National Historical Park - Guided Tours (U.S. National Park Service)

NPS Photo: Dan Johnson

Visitors learn about the area's history on a guided tour of Calumet.

Ranger-guided programs at Keweenaw National Historical Park for the 2008 season begin on June 21 and run through August 30. Below are program descriptions to help you in your trip planning. Additional programs may also be available at other times and days. Please check at park headquarters or the park information desk for more information.

Calumet Walking Tour - Tuesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Explore the former Calumet & Hecla Copper Mining Company’s industrial area and downtown Calumet’s historic business district. 1.5 hours, 1.5 mile, Easy terrain. Accessible with assistance. Meet in front of park headquarters on Red Jacket Road in Calumet. Tour ends at the Calumet Theatre.

Junior Ranger Program - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Learning about history can be fun! Children ages 8-12 can join a ranger for a program filled with engaging activities. All children should wear sturdy shoes and bring water to drink. 1.5 hours and .5 mile. Meet in front of park headquarters on Red Jacket Road in Calumet.

Quincy Ruins Walk - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.
Join a ranger for a guided walk through the surface ruins of the Quincy Copper Mining Company. 1.5 hours, 1 mile, Varied terrain. Not accessible. Meet at the Quincy Mine & Hoist Gift Shop.

In 2008, visitors can take a ranger-narrated cruise aboard the keweenaw star of the historic Torch Lake area.

Keweenaw Excursions

New in 2008!
Historic Torch Lake Boat Tour
Starting this summer, visitors can take a ranger-narrated tour of the historic Torch Lake area aboard the Keweenaw Star. The 3.5 hour tour will visit sites associated with the region’s copper mining boom that are not accessible from shore. These include the Quincy Smelter, the former Tamarack and Franklin Stamp mill sites, the Torch Lake cuts that opened the lake to shipping, Quincy’s reclamation dredges, and the remains of Calumet & Hecla’s stamp mill and smelting works.

This program is operated by Keweenaw Excursions. Additional cruises to other locations around Lake Superior are available. Call (906) 482-0884 or visit their website for more information.

Historic Torch Lake Tour Schedule
The cruise boards at 9:30 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. departure on the following Wednesdays: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 23, July 30, August 6, and August 13.

Prices
$34.95 per adult with lunch $30.95 per adult without lunch
$24.95 per child with lunch $20.95 per child without lunch
(Lunch consists of a Lunch consists of a pasty and soda. Additional items available for purchase on the vessel.)

Ranger-guided programs may be canceled due to adverse weather or staffing shortages caused by emergencies. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.