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Carnival weekend has become an important time for the Quincy Mine Hoist Association in recent years, says lead guide Thomas Wright.
Wright says COVID-19 will keep that from recurring, but there are two tours happening today and Saturday, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Wright says social distancing will limit capacity to about 15.
For other times between now and Sunday, and until tourism season restarts near Memorial Day, the association asks that you make a reservation beforehand. Wright says people come across the tours in all kinds of ways.
Winter tours provide a unique experience because they are done on foot. That gives participants over two hours to pick the brains of the guides. Wright loves it when people come armed with questions.
The association remains open even though its partner, the Keweenaw National Historical Park, is closed to guests due to the pandemic. Contact information for the Quincy Mine tours can be found here.
