Keweenaw County

Population:2,046 (15th)
Pop. Density:3.78 people/sq. mile (15th)
Land Area:541 sq. miles (15th)
Water Area:5,425 sq. miles (1st)
County Seat:Eagle River
Towns:Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor, Mohawk, Allouez
Everything You Need to Know About Area Code 906

Everything You Need to Know About Area Code 906

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The Largest Lake in Every State

The Largest Lake in Every State

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Know your Upper Peninsula Highways

Know your Upper Peninsula Highways

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Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in the Upper Peninsula

Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in the Upper Peninsula

<p>All of the events below have been provided by <a href="http://michiganfireworks.com/">michiganfireworks.com</a> which has done an awesome job of gathering information on all the fireworks shows across Michigan.</p> <p>There are over 25 fireworks shows scheduled in the Upper Peninsula over the 4th... Read more

A Bird's-Eye View of the Upper Peninsula

A Bird's-Eye View of the Upper Peninsula

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Population and Geography of the Upper Peninsula

Population and Geography of the Upper Peninsula

<h3 id="320000-people">320,000 People</h3> <ul> <li>Approximately 3% of the Michigan</li> <li>Approximately 0.1% of the United States</li> <li>Population density of 19 people/sq. mile</li> </ul> <h3 id="10-largest-cities">10 Largest Cities</h3> <ul> <li>Marquette (~19,661 people)</li> <li>Sault Ste.... Read more

Gravity Fed: Mountain Bike Shuttles in Copper Harbor

Gravity Fed: Mountain Bike Shuttles in Copper Harbor

<p>Destination mountain bike trails weave through the terrain of the Upper Peninsula. The Keweenaw itself hosts over 100 miles of sweet singletrack trails for riders of all skill levels. Copper Harbor and Marquette have each been deemed a Ride Center destination from the <a href="https://www.imba.co... Read more

Kiteboarding: Catching On and Catching Air in the Keweenaw

Kiteboarding: Catching On and Catching Air in the Keweenaw

<p>Kiteboarding is making its way to the Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior. Off the shores of McLain State Park in Hancock, to Keystone Bay near Copper Harbor, kitesurfing and kiteboarding are on a roll.</p> <p>This past winter, the locals in Copper Harbor hosted their first annual <em>Superior G... Read more