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Tourist Trap: Copper
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  • (This is the same as my Calumet and Copper Harbor pages.)
    The copper products that you see in local gift shops are not created from native copper. All our copper is deep under ground, and modern day open pit mining is less expensive than the deep mining techniques of the U.P. The copper bust of the “Copper Country” is now only part of our rich history. I am not saying that you shouldn’t purchase these items, but I just do not want you to do so believing you are buying products made from local copper.

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    Alternative: Purchase pieces of copper, such as float copper, in its natural mineral form. Purchase photographs and crafts made by local artists.
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    Comments for KimberlyAnn about Houghton
    deecat Sat Feb 21, 2009 22:22 UTC
     It's been 35 yrs. since I've been to UP so loved your pages so I could vicariously return. Great copper warning. I especially enjoyed the Lift Bridge, Strawberry Festival, National Park, Copper Mine, waterfront trail. Just a terrific page.
    Tugboatguy Fri Oct 6, 2006 23:29 UTC
     KimberlyAnn, Thank you for your comments and tip ratings my San Diego page. I used to sail on Lake Michigan years ago, will return again to your wonderful pages with gr8 pics & so much good info! Houghton page is a 10+! Doug
    kyoub Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:51 UTC
     What an interesting and informative tour of your summer hometown. I love lupines also but it is to hot for them here in Texas. Great tips, especially the one about the ground up aspirin. I will have to try that.
    windsorgirl Sun Dec 19, 2004 00:06 UTC
     Your photos are simply stunning! I esp love your fall colours travelogue and the lupine. thanks for sharing!
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