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Keweenaw National Historical Park
For Kids

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Be A Junior Ranger
 
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 evidence of copper.
 

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Junior Ranger Essay Contest Announced
Winner to Receive Family Vacation and Other Prizes
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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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This exposed vein of copper bearing rock leading into Lake Superior at Fort Wilkins State Park provided evidence of the area's copper wealth  

Did You Know?
Early native peoples began the first metal mining in North America over 7,000 years ago with copper mining on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Copper was fashioned into tools and items that were traded throughout North America.

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Last Updated: February 22, 2008 at 09:38 EST