How Does Geology Affect Your Life?

Keweenaw geology has affected nearly every aspect of human life since the first people made this place home thousands of years ago. Discover how this unique geology continues to affect our lives today as we take a walk through Industrial Calumet. Meet at the Calumet Vis......More

Keweenaw geology has affected nearly every aspect of human life since the first people made this place home thousands of years ago. Discover how this unique geology continues to affect our lives today as we take a walk through Industrial Calumet. Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center. Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile. Water and sunscreen are recommended. In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. 

Ranger Program starts at the Calumet Visitor Center.

The New Deal Downtown Calumet

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen ar......More

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

How Does Geology Affect Your Life?

Keweenaw geology has affected nearly every aspect of human life since the first people made this place home thousands of years ago. Discover how this unique geology continues to affect our lives today as we take a walk through Industrial Calumet. Meet at the Calumet Vis......More

Keweenaw geology has affected nearly every aspect of human life since the first people made this place home thousands of years ago. Discover how this unique geology continues to affect our lives today as we take a walk through Industrial Calumet. Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center. Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile. Water and sunscreen are recommended. In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. 

Ranger Program starts at the Calumet Visitor Center.

Fishing Discovery Scavenger Hunt at Boston Pond

Fishing Discovery Scavenger Hunt at Boston PondJuly 13, 2025Location: Boston Pond, 51875 US-41, Calumet, MI 49913https://keweenawlandtrust.org/protected-lands/boston-pond-nature-areaTime: 10:00am-11:30am The Calumet Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club, in partnership with the Kew......More

Fishing Discovery Scavenger Hunt at Boston PondJuly 13, 2025Location: Boston Pond, 51875 US-41, Calumet, MI 49913https://keweenawlandtrust.org/protected-lands/boston-pond-nature-areaTime: 10:00am-11:30am The Calumet Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club, in partnership with the Keweenaw Land Trust, Keweenaw National Historical Park, and the National Park Foundation, is hosting a Fishing Discovery at historic Boston Pond between Hancock and Calumet.   Join us for a fun and educational scavenger hunt around the Boston Pond hiking trails! Children will learn about the Keweenaw’s mining, logging, and industrial history, fishing facts and regulations, and local invasive species! At the end of the event, children who participate in the scavenger hunt will be sworn in as Junior Ranger Anglers! The event will begin at the Boston Pond pavilion at 10:00am. The scavenger hunt will run from 10:00am to 11:30am. Parents or parental guardians are required to join their children on the scavenger hunt. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns, or special needs regarding attendance at this event.

Boston Pond, 51875 US-41, Calumet, MI 49913

The New Deal Downtown Calumet

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen ar......More

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

Ghost Signs: Messages from Red Jacket

 When buildings talk, do you know how to listen? Join this ranger led exploration of the signs of history - and historic signage - of the Village of Calumet. Learn new ways of looking at the downtown during the first portion of this ¾ mile walk, then put your new skills......More

 When buildings talk, do you know how to listen? Join this ranger led exploration of the signs of history - and historic signage - of the Village of Calumet. Learn new ways of looking at the downtown during the first portion of this ¾ mile walk, then put your new skills to the test.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

Ranger Program starts at the Calumet Visitor Center.

The Rise, Fall, and Revival of a Mining Town

 Learn how Calumet's downtown mirrored the success of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company and how it survives today.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event o......More

 Learn how Calumet's downtown mirrored the success of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company and how it survives today.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

Ranger Program starts at the Calumet Visitor Center.

The New Deal Downtown Calumet

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen ar......More

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

Ghost Signs: Messages from Red Jacket

 When buildings talk, do you know how to listen? Join this ranger led exploration of the signs of history - and historic signage - of the Village of Calumet. Learn new ways of looking at the downtown during the first portion of this ¾ mile walk, then put your new skills......More

 When buildings talk, do you know how to listen? Join this ranger led exploration of the signs of history - and historic signage - of the Village of Calumet. Learn new ways of looking at the downtown during the first portion of this ¾ mile walk, then put your new skills to the test.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

Ranger Program starts at the Calumet Visitor Center.

The Rise, Fall, and Revival of a Mining Town

 Learn how Calumet's downtown mirrored the success of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company and how it survives today.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event o......More

 Learn how Calumet's downtown mirrored the success of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company and how it survives today.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

Ranger Program starts at the Calumet Visitor Center.

20th Annual Kid's Fishing Derby

Presented by the Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen's ClubFree family event for children 16 years and youngerGreat fun and lots of prizesFishing equipment and bait provided for participants if neededPrizes for the largest bluegill, perch, bullhead, and smallest fishTime: Regist......More

Presented by the Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen's ClubFree family event for children 16 years and youngerGreat fun and lots of prizesFishing equipment and bait provided for participants if neededPrizes for the largest bluegill, perch, bullhead, and smallest fishTime: Registration opens at 9:00 am with fishing from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm.Announcements of winners, bike raffle, and lunch will follow at noon.Location: Swedetown Pond, 56641 Osceola Road, CalumetSponsored by:Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen's ClubKeweenaw Bay Indian CommunityNational Park ServiceNational Park Foundation

Swedetown Pond, Calumet, MI

The New Deal Downtown Calumet

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen ar......More

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.

Fishing Discovery: Finnish Fishing

Fishing Discovery: Finnish FishingSunday July 20, 2025Location: Hanka Homestead, 13249 Hanka Rd, Baraga, MI 49908Otter Lake Boat Launch, 46.929414, -88.554854Time: 10:00am-12:30pm The Calumet Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club, in partnership with the Keweenaw National Historica......More

Fishing Discovery: Finnish FishingSunday July 20, 2025Location: Hanka Homestead, 13249 Hanka Rd, Baraga, MI 49908Otter Lake Boat Launch, 46.929414, -88.554854Time: 10:00am-12:30pm The Calumet Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club, in partnership with the Keweenaw National Historical Park, Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum, and the National Park Foundation, is hosting a Fishing Discovery at Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum followed by a Fish with a Ranger Event at the Otter Lake Boat Launch! Join us at Hanka Homestead for a morning of Finnish culture and an afternoon of hands-on fishing! The Fishing Discovery event at Hanka Homestead will focus on the importance of fish and fishing in Finnish culture throughout history. Join us at this beautiful and historic site for an hour of fantastic Finnish fishing facts! Afterwards, join Keweenaw NHP staff for a Fish with a Ranger event at the Otter Lake Boat Launch! Fish with a Ranger events are a great opportunity for children to get hands-on fishing experience and learn how to fish with an experienced angler.  The Fish with a Ranger event will begin at 10:00am at Hanka Homestead and will go until 11:00am. At 11:30am, meet Keweenaw NHP staff at the Otter Lake Boat Launch for the Fish with a Ranger event, which will end at 12:30pm. Hope to see you there! Please email [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns, or special needs regarding attendance at this event.

The New Deal Downtown Calumet

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen ar......More

How did the Grerat Depression affect the Keweenaw? Learn about New Deal projects in Calumet that supported Copper Country families and the town.Meet at the Calumet Visitor Center.Ranger programs last about one hour and cover approximately one mile.Water and sunscreen are recommended.*In the event of inclement weather or staffing shortages, programs will be cancelled. *Program topics subject to change based on staffing needs.