Nonesuch Copper Mine Hike, Open Swim. Social List

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FOURTH THURSDAY IN HISTORY:

The Nonesuch Copper Mine

Described as "the Sphinx of the copper district," the Nonesuch lode challenged miners and metallurgists alike. As rich as it was, no one was ever quite able to solve the mystery of how to mine it successfully. Join park interpreter Bob Wild at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park to learn more about this remote mining operation.

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This special, two-part event takes place on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in the park, located 15 miles west of Ontonagon, Michigan. The evening will start at 5:00 p.m. with a tour: Wild will guide visitors on a mile-long hike to the Nonesuch's town site, mill, and other remnants of the mining operation. Meet at the Nonesuch corner trailhead on South Boundary Road, four miles south of the M-107 intersection. Plan to spend about an hour and a half on the tour, and remember to wear appropriate footwear. The second part of the evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the park's visitor center. Wild will present a history of the Nonesuch mine and the community that developed around it. Please feel free to attend either – or both – parts of the evening.

Fourth Thursday in History is a series of public presentations on a variety of aspects of Copper Country and regional history. Presentations are scheduled in venues throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula, often at historic sites associated with specific topics. They are free and open to the public. Additional support for this event is being provided by Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

For more information, including specific directions to the event, please call either Keweenaw National Historical Park at 906/337-3168, or Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park at 906/885-5275. You may also find directions at www.nps.gov/kewe.

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Open Swim /Open Gym Starts this Thursday !

Open Swim will be held again on Thursdays (except holidays/snow days) from 1-2pm at Finlandia University starting Sept. 25th. The gym will also be available from 2-2:30pm. The cost is $2 per person or $6 per family payable to the lifeguard. No sign up is required. Any questions call (withheld for archive).
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