Keweenaw Lakeshore
The great inland sea which greeted early European explorers as they made their way to the Keweenaw Region was described by their native guides as "Kitchi-gummi" - a Chippiwa term for "great water". The French translation became over time "Le Lac Superieur", or The Superior Lake. No matter the interpretation, the northern-most great lakes quickly earned a reputation as an angry and violent soul. The rocky and battered shore of the Keweenaw is a testament to the lakes true nature.
But don't be fooled by its outward appearance, there is still a large amount of variety in the types of shorelines that can be found here along the big lake. While the rocky outcroppings and cobblestone beaches are a dime a dozen, there can still be found hidden among the peninsula's many coves and harbors a few stretches of highly sought beaches of the pristine white sand variety. And along the peninsulas more remote regions there can also be found the scattering of soaring sandstone cliffs, towering sea stacks and even a rock arch or two.
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