Houghton lies in the Portage Lake Valley where a holiday in its vacation rentals enthralls with the beauty of Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior. In Michigan’s copper country in the northern Keweenaw Peninsula, it lies amid lush forests and pristine lakes for heavenly scenery and has tons of recreations such as snow sports in winter to water sports over the lakes or hiking trails over forested hills.
There are many lodges, cabins and vacation rentals for a cozy dwelling to explore the natural riches in and around Houghton. The Keweenaw Waterway, or Portage Lake, cuts through the peninsula and has a historic lift-bridge that will take you to Hancock and Torch Lake. Portage Lake is ideal for canoeing, boating and fishing the bounty of the Great Lakes and provides thrilling ice-skating in the winters. The forests provide ATV and snowmobiling trails in the plentiful snow of winters and summers are equally enjoyable with mesmeric hiking trails over the Porcupine Mountains; the must-see views from the hilltop at Lake of the Clouds Overlook are breathtaking with the colors of fall and the Big Carp River flowing through the valley. You could also visit nearby Calumet which has a historic theater and other architectural delights.
There are mining tours and museums for learning about copper country’s vital history while the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Park provides ample options to explore its beauty via trails or a relaxed picnic on a hill viewing the sunset over Lake Superior. Be it the natural splendor of heavenly scenery or the thrill of outdoor recreations, a holiday at Houghton vacation rentals guarantees tons of happiness and blissful joy.