DISCOVERING | Preserving Ford's Alberta Sawmill | Copper Country Boat Tours
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While we're on the local history theme, Copper Country Boat Tours offers tours of the Portage Canal between Houghton and Hancock. Join us for a ride and learn a little history and see the sights from the water.
Book a tour at: https://www.dragonflycopper.com/
AND my bear skull is done!! Check it out.
Watch the episode on skull taxidermy! https://youtu.be/sET-Z6mTq-k
Archival video of Alberta Village Sawmill from Ford Motor Company and Dave Stimac.
Historical photos from Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
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