Estivant Pines

When I left off in the last issue, we were heading uphill from Copper Harbor to hike at Estivant Pines. This sanctuary maintained by the Michigan Nature Association is home to an amazing old growth forest of 300 to 500 year old eastern white pine. The loop trails in the sanctuary provide a close up look at these giants. My grandsons had an awesome hiking there and were continually wanting to be photographed with these spectacular trees!

You can learn more about Estivant Pines at this Michigan Nature Association website!

I started the next day at K.C. Bonkers in Hancock talking about the Remote Workforce Keweenaw initiative with Vienna Leonarduzzi from Creative Mines with a focus on how we can work together on a future initiative which I will discuss in a future issue. Creative Mines is currently seeking talent for their organization. You can learn more by contacting Vienna through this posting on LinkedIn.

That afternoon we hiked down into the Swedetown Creek Gorge at Maasto Hiihto on the north side of Hancock to do some wading and thimbleberry picking.

Afterwards, we grabbed some ice cream at Sunflower Books and Coffee in downtown Hancock across from Finlandia University.

The next day found us driving up the Covered Road to Freda where we explored the ruins of the Champion Stamp Mill. This location is yet another example of the rich copper mining history you will find here in the Keweenaw.

Do you embrace winter and have the ability to work remotely? Would you value living in a place with ubiquitous natural beauty that has NO congestion and lower crime? Consider locating in the Keweenaw where you will be surrounded by amazing places! Learn more by visiting the Remote Workforce Keweenaw website at https://remoteworkforcekeweenaw.com and follow the Remote Workforce Keweenaw Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RemoteWorkforceKeweenaw.