Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2023-02-18 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Detroit)
[ Read: February 18, 2023: Northern Lights Photography Workshop Recap ]
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 room), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky (hopefully northern lights) around the Lodge property (weather depending). With the information garnered from the workshop, it will make stargazing more enjoyable.
Please bring your camera, a tripod (if you have one), warm clothing, and a great attitude.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $75 for non-Lodge guests.
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so you will want to register early to reserve your spot. To reserve your spot, please call (906-289-4403 ext 4) or email outdoor-activities@keweenawresort.com.
Location
You meet at the Banquet Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 8:00pm, and the session will last about 2 hours.
About the Instructor: Nate Bett
Nathan Bett is a photographer and educator in Hancock Michigan. Although originally from Marquette, Michigan, Nathan recently relocated to Hancock from New York City, where he taught at the City University Of New York, and represented a major camera manufacturer as a technical specialist in photography. He now spends his time indulging in the over abundance of natural beauty in his native UP and spending excesses of time outdoors with his family. Nathan maintains a passion for photography and the outdoors that he delights in sharing with students. His work can be viewed at nathanbett.com and @natebett and @artmonstermedia on Instagram.

Moonlit Snowshoe Hike
2023-02-04 20:00 - 22:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: 2023 Snowshoe Hare Recap (includes the 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 the general public, reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling the OAC at (906) 289-4403, ext 4. Please show up between 7:30pm and 7:45pm to sign the waiver. Hike leaves at 8:15pm.

Snowshoes rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before to check gear, sign the waiver and meet the staff and other participants.
These dates were selected close to the full moon in hopes of a clear night. The snowshoe hikes will go off regardless of the weather so be prepared for changing conditions.
Recommended Items to bring: warm, layered clothing, night lights, snow shoes, poles, goggles and an adventurous attitude.

Snowshoe Hare
2023-02-04 10:00 - 16:00
[ Read: 2023 Snowshoe Hare Recap ]
The Snowshoe Hare at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is an event celebrating snowshoeing in the Keweenaw. Because snowshoe hares are abundant throughout the Keweenaw, we are providing a brief educational program about their ecology.
Snowshoe Education: Iverson Snowshoes will be present with demonstration models of their UP-made, traditional snowshoes. For the novice snowshoers – learn what snowshoes are, the different types of snowshoes, snowshoe history, how to put them on, and how to use them. For more advanced snowshoers, try out and compare traditional and modern snowshoes.

Snowshoe Activities:

Access to over 10 km of groomed and packed trails for snowshoeing,
A 1.4 mile trail run and shorter kids (under 10) race.
A guided Snowshoe hike on one of the new Snowshoe Routes.
A guided moonlit snowshoe hike on the lodge’s trail system (at 7:00pm).

Schedule:
9:00am – Race registration begins (in the Outdoor Activity Center)
10:00am – Adult Snowshoe Loop Race
11:30am – Kids Snowshoe Race
12:00 – History of Snowshoeing – presentation Jim Baker of Iverson Snowshoes (in the Banquet Room)
1:30pm – Guided Snowshoe Hike with the OAC staff and geologist Erika Vye
3:30pm – Ecology/Nature presentation by Tom Oliver – Director, MTU Center for Science and Environmental Outreach (in the Banquet Room)
8:00pm – Guided Moonlit Snowshoe Hike: (reservations required)
Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Race Details:
The purpose of the Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Race is to provided a chance for people to experience the winter trails at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in a fun and competitive fashion. For some, this can also be the chance to try winter trail running.
Registration: Race registration begins at 9:00am in the Outdoor Activity Center. Participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver and will be issued a race number.
Race Rules:

The race will be a mass start for all adults.
The course must be covered with both snowshoes on and the competitor must cross the finish line with both snowshoes firmly attached to his/her feet.
Should the competitor lose a snowshoe during the race, he/she must step off the track and re-attach the snowshoe in order to finish the race.
Competitors must follow the race course. Going off-course or using different trails for the purpose of short-cutting the race will be grounds for disqualification.

The kid’s race will be a short race set up near the beginning of the adult race course and will only use a portion of the trail that is wide and groomed flat.
Prizes: Prizes will be gift certificates good towards the Lodge Life Shop and Lodging.
Race Course: The race course is 1.4 miles in length and will encompass a set of trails that will vary between wide, groomed trails to narrow, single-track, packed trails. The trails will traverse open areas and forest. Spectators who venture out along the course must wear snowshoes or cross country skis. All participants and spectators must stay off all of the golf course’s greens and tee boxes.

History of Snowshoeing: Jim Baker from Iverson Snowshoes will give a presentation about snowshoes and snowshoeing in the past and in the present. Topics will include an overview of historical methods and practices, early modernization developments, and current trends in the making of snowshoes and their uses as tools for survival, utility, recreation, and decoration. The presentation will go over styles of snowshoes and their applications as well as methods of making both modern and traditional versions including a detailed description of Iverson’s process of making them right here in the Upper Peninsula.
Food and Beverages: For cuisine which is rustic, worldly, and centered around the theme of snowshoes

Throughout the day, Rabbit Sausage Soup will be available at the Little Cabin Café

We will also be offering Blackrocks’ Grand Rabbits beer, as part of the overall theme.

This event is free to resort guests and the general public to attend.

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2023-01-28 19:30 - 22:30
[ Read: January 28, 2023: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap ]
About the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on how to capture the beauty of the 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 presentation (in the conference room), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky (hopefully the milky way or the northern lights) around the Lodge property (weather depending). With the information garnered from the workshop, it will make stargazing more enjoyable.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $75 for non-Lodge guests.
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so you will want to register early to reserve your spot. To reserve your spot, please call (906-289-4403 ext 2) or email events@keweenawresort.com.
Location
You meet at the Banquet Room / Winter Outdoor Activity Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. The session will last about 2 hours – possibly more if participants would like to spend more time with guided practice. Please bring your camera, a tripod (if you have one), warm clothing, and a great attitude.
About the Instructor: Nate Bett
Nathan Bett is a photographer and educator in Hancock Michigan. Although originally from Marquette, Michigan, Nathan recently relocated to Hancock from New York City, where he taught at the City University Of New York, and represented a major camera manufacturer as a technical specialist in photography. He now spends his time indulging in the over abundance of natural beauty in his native UP and spending excesses of time outdoors with his family. Nathan maintains a passion for photography and the outdoors that he delights in sharing with students. His work can be viewed at nathanbett.com and @natebett and @artmonstermedia on Instagram.

Keweenaw Land Project Public Meeting
2023-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Keweenaw Land Project will be holding a meeting from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Members of the public are welcome to attend. This public meeting is being held by the Nature Conservancy and the Michigan DNR.

Moonlit Snowshoe Hike
2023-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: January 7, 2023: Moonlit Snowshoe Hike Recap ]
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 the general public, reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling the OAC at (906) 289-4403, ext 4. Please show up between 7:30pm and 7:45pm to sign the waiver. Hike leaves at 8:15pm.

Snowshoes rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before to check gear, sign the waiver and meet the staff and other participants.
These dates were selected close to the full moon in hopes of a clear night. The snowshoe hikes will go off regardless of the weather so be prepared for changing conditions.
Recommended Items to bring: warm, layered clothing, night lights, snow shoes, poles, goggles and an adventurous attitude.

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2022-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: December 17, 2022: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap ]
About the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on how to capture the beauty of the 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 presentation (in the conference room), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky (hopefully the milky way or the northern lights) around the Lodge property (weather depending). With the information garnered from the workshop, it will make stargazing more enjoyable.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $75 for non-Lodge guests.
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so you will want to register early to reserve your spot. To reserve your spot, please call (906-289-4403 ext 2) or email events@keweenawresort.com.
Location
You meet at the Banquet Room / Winter Outdoor Activity Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. The session will last about 2 hours – possibly more if participants would like to spend more time with guided practice.
About the Instructor: Nate Bett
Nathan Bett is a photographer and educator in Hancock Michigan. Although originally from Marquette, Michigan, Nathan recently relocated to Hancock from New York City, where he taught at the City University Of New York, and represented a major camera manufacturer as a technical specialist in photography. He now spends his time indulging in the over abundance of natural beauty in his native UP and spending excesses of time outdoors with his family. Nathan maintains a passion for photography and the outdoors that he delights in sharing with students. His work can be viewed at nathanbett.com and @natebett and @artmonstermedia on Instagram.

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2022-11-20 - 2022-11-30
We will be closed for customer-facing activities to give many of the Lodge team members a rest before moving into winter activities.
This means no lodging reservations will be accepted during the period of November 20-30, 2022. As well, no dining services will be offered during that period of time.

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2022-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Workshop has been cancelled due to snowstorm, poor driving conditions, and cold temperatures ]

[ Read: November 19, 2022: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap ]
About the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on how to capture the beauty of the 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 presentation (in the conference room), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky (hopefully the milky way or the northern lights) around the Lodge property (weather depending). With the information garnered from the workshop, it will make stargazing more enjoyable.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $75 for non-Lodge guests.
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so you will want to register early to reserve your spot. To reserve your spot, please call (906-289-4403 ext 2) or email events@keweenawresort.com.
Location
You meet at the Banquet Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. The session will last about 2 hours – possibly more if participants would like to spend more time with guided practice.
About the Instructor: Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver is an avid photographer of wildlife and landscapes, including dark skies and northern lights. Since he was a child, nature, wildlife, and the outdoors have always been his deepest fascination – the intrinsic force which drives him. Those interests led him through, both, his career (in wildlife ecology/management and science education) and his preferred forms of recreation (hiking, backpacking, canoeing and kayaking, photography, hunting and fishing, and birding). Although, he was born and raised in the UP, these pursuits also provided me the opportunity to live overseas (in Europe and Asia) for 15 years, which greatly expanded my experience with the outdoors and outdoor recreation in different cultures.
Tom maintains a passion for photography and the outdoors that he delights in sharing with students. His photography work can be viewed at teoliver.com and @theupwell on Instagram.

Visit Keweenaw
2022-11-11 08:30 - 11:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Stargazing: Dark Sky Light Management Workshop
2022-11-03 18:00 - 19:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read & Watch: November 3, 2022: Dark Sky Light Management Workshop Recap ]
About the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on the best practices of light management for enjoying the dark skies and for stargazing activities. The workshop will cover the lighting activities we have been working on at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge to be dark-sky compliant per the International Dark-Sky Association’s lighting guidelines. As part of the workshop you will be able to learn how you can improve your lighting as it relates to dark sky initiatives.
We will also walk through the International Dark Sky Park application we have submitted to the International Dark-Sky Association, and the current status of the application.

Price
Free, open to the public.
Location
You meet at the Banquet Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 6:00pm.
If you can’t make it in person, join online:
Computer, link: https://meet.google.com/kye-rgsh-uyp, or
Phone, dial: ‪(US) +1 386-516-3742‬ PIN: ‪706 229 329‬#
About the Instructor: John Mueller
John is the interim General Manager at the Lodge, and spearheaded the Lodge’s International Dark Sky Park application. He is intimately involved with implementing dark sky park initiatives at the Lodge, including the light management.

Stargazing: New Moon Party
2022-10-25 22:00 - 23:59, 2022-09-25 22:00 - 23:59, 2022-08-26 22:00 - 23:59

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2022-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: October 21, 2022: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap ]
About the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on how to capture the beauty of the 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 presentation (in the conference room), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky (hopefully the milky way or the northern lights) around the Lodge property (weather depending). With the information garnered from the workshop, it will make stargazing more enjoyable.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $75 for non-Lodge guests.
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so you will want to register early to reserve your spot. To reserve your spot, please call (906-289-4403 ext 2) or email events@keweenawresort.com.
Location
You meet at the Banquet Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. The session will last about 2 hours – possibly more if participants would like to spend more time with guided practice.
About the Instructor: Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver is an avid photographer of wildlife and landscapes, including dark skies and northern lights. Since he was a child, nature, wildlife, and the outdoors have always been his deepest fascination – the intrinsic force which drives him. Those interests led him through, both, his career (in wildlife ecology/management and science education) and his preferred forms of recreation (hiking, backpacking, canoeing and kayaking, photography, hunting and fishing, and birding). Although, he was born and raised in the UP, these pursuits also provided me the opportunity to live overseas (in Europe and Asia) for 15 years, which greatly expanded my experience with the outdoors and outdoor recreation in different cultures.
Tom maintains a passion for photography and the outdoors that he delights in sharing with students. His photography work can be viewed at teoliver.com and @theupwell on Instagram.

Dining Services Close at 4pm (for a Private Event)
2022-10-15 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-27 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-20 16:00 - 21:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The dining services at the Lodge will be closed to the public on this day, starting at 4pm for a private event (wedding). As such, the dining room will not open on this day (as the normal hours are from 4:30 – 9pm on this day), and the Little Cabin Cafe will stop serving at 4pm that day.

Wolbeck/Watson Wedding
2022-10-15 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Last Day of the 2022 Season for the Golf Course
2022-10-15 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2022-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: September 26, 2022: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap ]
About the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on how to capture the beauty of the 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 presentation (in the conference room), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky (hopefully the milky way or the northern lights) around the Lodge property (weather depending). With the information garnered from the workshop, it will make stargazing more enjoyable.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $75 for non-Lodge guests.
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so you will want to register early to reserve your spot. To reserve your spot, please call (906-289-4403 ext 2) or email events@keweenawresort.com.
Location
You meet at the Conference Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. The session will last about 2 hours – possibly more if participants would like to spend more time with guided practice.
About the Instructor: Nate Bett
Nathan Bett is a photographer and educator in Hancock Michigan. Although originally from Marquette, Michigan, Nathan recently relocated to Hancock from New York City, where he taught at the City University Of New York, and represented a major camera manufacturer as a technical specialist in photography. He now spends his time indulging in the over abundance of natural beauty in his native UP and spending excesses of time outdoors with his family. Nathan maintains a passion for photography and the outdoors that he delights in sharing with students. His work can be viewed at nathanbett.com and @natebett and @artmonstermedia on Instagram.

Dining Services Close at 4pm (for a Private Event)
2022-09-24 16:00 - 21:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The dining services at the Lodge will be closed to the public on this day, starting at 4pm for a private event (wedding). As such, the Little Cabin Cafe will stop serving at 4pm that day.

Meulemans/Johnson Wedding
2022-09-24 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Golf Course: Aerating / Top Dressing the Greens
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-22
The week of September 12-16, 2022 the golf course maintenance crew will be aerating and top dressing the greens on the golf course.
Note: Dates are subject to change due to weather.

Golfers will need to play around the green which the crew is working on, and then come back and play that hole or play another hole to ensure you get your full 9- or 18-hole round completed.

Dining Services Close at 3pm (for a Private Event)
2022-09-09 15:00 - 21:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The dining services at the Lodge will be closed to the public on this day, starting at 3pm for a private event (wedding). As such, and the Little Cabin Cafe will stop serving at 3pm that day.

Johnson/Sherman Wedding
2022-09-09 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Copper Harbor Trails Fest
2022-09-02 - 2022-09-04
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Copper Harbor Trail Fest, in it’s 29th edition, is a family reunion of mountain biking.
See the 2022 Participants Guide.

See the 2021 trails fest information.

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2022-08-28 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: August 28, 2022: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap ]
About the Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to educate people on how to capture the beauty of the 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 presentation (in the conference room), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky (hopefully the milky way or the northern lights) around the Lodge property (weather depending). With the information garnered from the workshop, it will make stargazing more enjoyable.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $75 for non-Lodge guests.
Reservations are required. Space is limited, so you will want to register early to reserve your spot. To reserve your spot, please call (906-289-4403 ext 2) or email events@keweenawresort.com.
Location
You meet at the Conference Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. The session will last about 2 hours – possibly more if participants would like to spend more time with guided practice.
About the Instructor: Nate Bett
Nathan Bett is a photographer and educator in Hancock Michigan. Although originally from Marquette, Michigan, Nathan recently relocated to Hancock from New York City, where he taught at the City University Of New York, and represented a major camera manufacturer as a technical specialist in photography. He now spends his time indulging in the over abundance of natural beauty in his native UP and spending excesses of time outdoors with his family. Nathan maintains a passion for photography and the outdoors that he delights in sharing with students. His work can be viewed at nathanbett.com and @natebett and @artmonstermedia on Instagram.

Tembreull/Jarvis Wedding
2022-08-27 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Duffield/Fassbender Wedding
2022-08-20 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
