| The small town of Laurium, MI is located on the gorgeous Keweenaw Peninsula and is the perfect location for a quiet and relaxed vacation. There is so much nature to explore on the peninsula that your days will be filled with scenic beauty and outdoor adventure. Spend a tranquil day exploring the unspoiled landscape of the Black Creek Nature Sanctuary. The sanctuary includes 15,000 feet of Lake Superior shoreline, hiking trails along three separate creeks with working beaver sites, and other sites where various types wildlife gathers. One day won’t be enough to take in all there is within the Isle Royale National Park. This roadless park is only accessible by boat and float plane and provides an abundance of activities. Isle Royale has 165 miles of scenic hiking trails, here is excellent fishing, historic lighthouses and shipwrecks, ancient copper mining sites, and plenty of spots to observe wildlife. Originally settled because of its rich copper mines, the Keweenaw Peninsula is rich with history. Sites such as the Laurium Manor Inn Mansion Tours or the Keweenaw National Historical Park will be certainly of interest to any history buffs that visit the area. After a day filled with sightseeing, unwind in luxurious accommodations at one of our Michigan bed and breakfast inns: the perfect alternative to conventional hotel lodging! |