Kona Hills at Michigan Ice Fest 2026: From Showing Up to Building What’s Next
What if world-class ice and mixed climbing didn’t require a long approach into the backcountry? At the Harvey Quarry in Marquette, climbers are experiencing rare, accessible conditions—and Kona Hills in partnership with Cryoculture is helping shape what comes next.
Gichi-namebini Ziibing: A Native America Garden and Village
Map from Gidakiiminaan: An Anishinaabe Atlas of Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Harvey Quarry
Nestled just south of Marquette, Michigan, along US-41, the Harvey Quarry stands as a silent testament to the region's rich geological and industrial past. Beyond its striking rock formations, the quarry is intrinsically linked to the ambitious endeavors of Charles T. Harvey — a visionary engineer whose ideas helped shape the Upper Peninsula's development.
Tapping into the Sands Plain Aquifer: The Water Source at Kona Hills
One of the biggest challenges of developing Kona Hills Campground on a massive rock outcropping was securing a reliable water source. Through careful research and by following the path of a nearby abandoned well, we selected a drilling location. What we tapped into wasn’t just any water source—it was a confined aquifer connected to the Sands Plain Aquifer, one of the most important groundwater resources in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.