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Keweenaw National Historical ParkA statue of Alexander Agassiz, former president of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company, resides near his former residence.
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Keweenaw National Historical Park
For Kids

for kids includes:

Be A Junior Ranger
Park Fun
 
A ranger and two young visitors look at some rocks for copper.
NPS Photo, Dan Johnson
A ranger and two young visitors look at rocks for signs of copper.
 

During the summer, park staff provide ranger-guided programs specifically designed for kids. Click here to learn more.

Some of the Keweenaw Heritage Sites may also offer attractions and activities for kids during the summer. Check with the park for the most up-to-date details.

 
 
Click here to go to the RangerZone for information on National Park Service Junior Ranger Programs.

Heading out to visit your National Parks? Check out which sites have a Junior Ranger program and find out more information about the National Park Service Junior Ranger Program at the RangerZone—your place to be a Junior Ranger.
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Click here to go to the WebRanger web site.
The National Park Service WebRanger program is available for kids who want to learn more about national parks online.
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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 miiling process and the lakes served as 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: April 09, 2008 at 10:14 EST