Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
HOUGHTON — Visitors and residents of the Midwest’s “snow capital” have a new outdoor attraction this winter. This past Friday, the City of Houghton launched a new outdoor ice-skating ribbon at the Ray Kestner Waterfront Park on the shores of the Keweenaw Waterway. Skaters can enjoy a scenic loop around the park with views of the historic Portage Lake Lift Bridge and easy access to downtown dining and shopping.
“Not everyone is a skier or snowshoer,” explained Eric Waara, Houghton City Manager. “After seeing people’s reaction to the opportunity to skate on the Portage itself earlier this winter around the holidays, it was easy to see that this might be something people would use and be fun for everyone.”