Winter sports in the Keweenaw are abundant. For those students who enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding and ice fishing, opportunities abound. In late January, Tech features its Winter Carnival, with gigantic snow and ice sculptures that are nationally known. The spring, summer and fall seasons in the Copper Country are rich in natural attractions. There are numerous rivers and waterfalls, hiking trails, campsites, rockclimbing locations and fishing opportunities that will keep even the most adventurous outdoors enthusiast busy for a long time.
Historical locations abound.
Going to school in a remote location has its benefits. For one, there are significantly fewer social distractions that get in the way of one's academic pursuits. The typical academic demands made on a Michigan Tech student are such that it is probably a major advantage that Houghton is fairly secluded. Going to a university with a small population makes for longer lasting and more intense collegiate friendships in the long run. There are numerous student organizations .