Outdoor Activities
Great Bear Chase
The Great Bear Chase takes place in Calumet, on the Swedetown trails. It is a cross country ski race that was started in 1980. The resort is open, and we have cabins open for visitors to rent during the race. http://www.greatbearchase.com
Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop
About the Workshop The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on how to capture the beauty of the northern lights and the night sky on camera. Topics being covered include equipment needed, camera settings, and the best locations for viewing. These workshops will start out with a brief PowerPoint presentation (in the conference …
Moonlit Snowshoe Hike
Join us for a guided night time interpretive snowshoe hike. Please join our Outdoor Activities Center (OAC) staff members on an interpretive snowshoe hike around the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge property. This is a free activity for lodging guests and $10 for the general public, reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling the OAC …
International Dark Sky Week
International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night. The goal is to draw attention to light pollution, promote simple solutions to mitigate the issue, and celebrate the irreplaceable beauty of a natural night. International Dark Sky Week was started by high school student Jennifer Barlow in 2003 and is …
Eclipse Viewing Party
Join us to view the eclipse on April 8th. On Monday, April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge will experience a partial solar eclipse; about 75% of the total solar eclipse. This event is based at the Keweenaw Mountain …
2024 Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival
KML Lodge 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, United States-- No More Tickets Available -- The Keweenaw Dark Sky Park is hosting its second annual event around International Dark Sky Week: The Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) encourages people worldwide to discover the night during International Dark Sky Week. This annual week-long event aims to raise awareness about the …
Earth Day
2024 Earth Day is April 22nd, which has a theme this year of "Invest in Our Planet". Here is an action toolkit to work with on improving our environment: Earth Day Action Toolkit #InvestInOurPlanet