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Wolverine is a small town located along highway 41, north of the town of Houghton on the Keweenaw Peninsula, which is situated on the northwestern end of Upper Michigan. This area is called Michigan's "Northern-Most" experience, a place rich in history, pristine wilderness and abundant recreational opportunities. Surrounded on three sides by Lake Superior, which is the largest fresh-water lake in the world, the Keweenaw Peninsula offers everything from art galleries to shipwrecks. Outdoor recreation is a way of life in Wolverine, with hiking, biking, fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking, rock hunting, camping - the list goes on and on. The Wolverine area receives an average of 180 inches of snowfall each year, making it superb for snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Also known as "Copper Country," the Keweenaw Peninsula was, at one time, the site of the largest copper mines in the country. The Coppertown USA Mining Museum is open late May through October and tells the fascinating story of "America's first mining boom." Many of the communities surrounding Wolverine celebrate their heritage and natural resources with festivals, eco-tours and museums. Just a few of the other many attractions in the area include Isle Royale National Park, one of America's only island national parks, the Keweenaw National Historic Park and the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in Houghton.

Surrounding areas: Calumet, Michigan (2.3 mi), Lake Linden, Michigan (5.3 mi), Houghton, Michigan (12.5 mi), Keweenaw Bay, Michigan (28.4 mi)

Wolverine Vacation Rentals




Wolverine Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Vic's CabinsKearsarge, MI (906) 337-3703
Super 8 Motel-houghton1200 E Lakeshore DrHoughton, MI12.2 mi.(906) 482-2240
Best Western Franklin SQ Inn820 Shelden AveHoughton, MI12.3 mi.(906) 487-1700
Ramada99 Navy StHancock, MI12.4 mi.(906) 482-8400
Downtowner Motel110 Shelden AveHoughton, MI12.5 mi.(906) 482-4421
Americinn Motel & Suites5101 S Sixth StCalumet, MI13.0 mi.(906) 337-6463
Holiday Inn Express1110 Century WayHoughton, MI13.5 mi.(906) 482-1066
Country Inn & Suites919 Razorback DrHoughton, MI13.6 mi.(906) 487-6700

Wolverine Weather & Climate

The Keweenaw Peninsula on Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a rugged wilderness area where severe winters are commonplace. The climate is greatly influenced by Lake Superior, as well as cold, dry air coming from the Arctic region. The Lake acts as a giant humidifier, increasing the moisture content of the air throughout the year. In the winter, this moisture condenses when it reaches the land, creating heavy snowfall in some areas. The shores of Lake Superior are prone to this "lake effect" snow and have recorded up to 350 inches of snow in a single year. However, average snowfall for this area is 177 days per year. In summer, the lake breezes have a cooling effect on the climate, keeping it from becoming too hot and uncomfortable. Summer humidity is rarely a problem due to the cooler temperatures.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 21°F 7°F 4.26 in. -
February 24°F 9°F 2.28 in. -
March 33°F 17°F 2.45 in. -
April 47°F 29°F 1.71 in. -
May 62°F 40°F 2.49 in. -
June 70°F 49°F 2.84 in. -
July 75°F 55°F 2.97 in. -
August 73°F 54°F 2.75 in. -
September 63°F 46°F 3.24 in. -
October 51°F 36°F 2.56 in. -
November 36°F 25°F 2.84 in. -
December 26°F 13°F 3.42 in. -

Wolverine Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Houghton County Memorial airport (CMX) located about 7 miles southwest of Wolverine in Hancock, Michigan.

Wolverine Attractions

 
Golf Courses
Wildwood Lakes Golf CourseWolverineMI 
Calumet Golf ClubCalumetMI2.5 mi.
Branson Bay Golf CourseMasonMI9.2 mi.
Eldorado Golf CourseMasonMI9.2 mi.
Mason Hills Golf CourseMasonMI9.2 mi.
Michigan Tech University G CHoughtonMI12.5 mi.
LE Kaufman Golf CourseWyomingMI18.6 mi.
Pines Golf CourseWyomingMI18.6 mi.
Wyandotte Hills Golf ClubToivolaMI25.4 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Porcupine MountainsOntonagonMI50.3 mi.
Marquette MountainMarquetteMI69.7 mi.
Ski BruleIron RiverMI82.0 mi.
IndianheadWakefieldMI90.4 mi.
Big PowderhornBessemerMI94.4 mi.
Mount ZionIronwoodMI100.1 mi.
Pine MountainIron MountainMI101.6 mi.
Lutsen MountainLutsenMN108.5 mi.
Mount AshwabayBayfieldWI117.3 mi.
 
State Parks
McLain State ParkMI8.9 mi. 
Hobard State ParkMI26.0 mi. 
Fort Wilkins State ParkMI29.3 mi. 


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