Copper Country Creation Adventure
May 27 – June 1, 2027
Trip Description
Experience the unique and awe- inspiring beauty of God’s Creation in the Copper Country of Upper Michigan!
Individuals , couples, and families are welcome to travel on the Living Waters bus with Living Waters Bible Camp Ministry and Adventure Program Staff for this five day and four night fascinating tour. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while making new friends and enjoying old friends along the way!
This will be a Creation-based trip featuring daily excursions including easy-to-moderate hikes through a copper mine, and collecting Agates and “yooper-lites” along the shore of Lake Superior.
The tour begins and ends at Living Waters Bible Camp. We will be leaving at 8:00 am to start our seven hour journey. We will arrive in Houghton, Michigan with time to settle into our hotel and gather for our first session. This will be an unforgettable mini-vacation with the added eternal investment of seeing God’s awesome Creation!
Registration deadline is April 26th, 2027 however, space is limited and it helps for planning to sign up early!
An Adventure for the whole family
There will be learning in every adventure and memories at every stop. We will provide field guides, hand-held microscopes, rock hammers, metal detectors, black light and safety equipment, but we encourage you to bring your own equipment to ensure that there is enough.
Trip Details
Accommodations: As a group, we will be staying at Quality Inn and Suites in Houghton, MI, for four nights. Last night in Escanaba at Quality Inn & Suites. When you register with the hotel, mention that you are with Living Waters Bible Camp for your reduced pricing.
Transportation: Drive on your own, or sit back and relax aboard the Living Waters bus. We will handle the driving, parking and navigation. You can fellowship with your family and other campers while you enjoy the beautiful countryside of northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Pricing
- Adults (+13) $445
- Children (12 and under) $375
- Hotel accommodations are on your own.
Pictured Rocks Cruise
This Creation adventure includes a breathtaking experience to the Pictured Rocks boat tour and one of the largest freshwater springs of the Midwest.
Current Schedule
BEGINS: Thursday, May 27th , 8;00 A.M
CONCLUSION: Tuesday, June 1st, 4:00 P.M
Thursday: 27th
7:00am, Breakfast at camp (Travel and Box Lunch – Bring your own)
5:00pm, Arrive at Quality Inn, Houghton & supper on your own (*Hotel accommodations are on your own)
7:00pm, Welcome Session
Friday: 28th
7:ooam, Breakfast at hotel
8:00am, Depart hotel
9:ooam Group A: Adventure Mine / Group B: Red Metals
(Pastys for lunch)
1:00pm, Group A: Red Metals / Group B: Adventure Mine
5:30pm, Arrive at hotel & supper on your own
8:15pm, Yopper Rock Hunt – Group A
10:30pm, Arrive at hotel
Saturday: 29th
7:00pm, Breakfast at hotel
9:00pm, Calumet – Museum – Agate & cool rock hunting
5:00pm, Arrive at hotel & supper on your own
8:15pm, Yopper Rock Hunt – Group B
10:30pm, Arrive at hotel
Sunday: 30th
7:00am, Breakfast at hotel
8:30am, Leave for Copper Tailings, School Yard Glacier Scraping, Seaman Rock and Mineral Museum
5:00pm, Arrive at hotel & supper on your own
Monday: 31st
7:00am, Breakfast
8:00am, Check out of hotel & load buses
9:00am, Pictured Rocks Boat Tour, Kichitikipi State Park
5:30pm, Arrive at Escanaba Hotel & supper on your own (*Hotel accommodations are on your own)
7:30pm, Closing Session at hotel
Tuesday June 1st
8:00am, Breakfast at hotel
9:00am, Depart
4:00pm, Return to camp
**schedule subject to change due to weather**
