Morning Miles Hikes
2021-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
Morning Miles are group hikes offered every Tuesday and Thursday as part of your stay. Explore the trails around the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge with a staff member from the Outdoor Activity Center (OAC). These hikes are also open to the general public and free for anyone. No experience necessary. For the organized hikes and rides, you will need to fill out our waiver which you can do in person at the Outdoor Activities Center (OAC).

Dining Room Open
2021-06-24 16:30 - 21:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Dining Room is open from 4:30 – 9pm on this day, with the last sitting at 8pm. Reservations are required.
The Dining Room menu is updated each week (mainly the entrees change each week). Thus, you will want to check back each week to see what is on the menu.
Past menus can be viewed to understand the rustic worldly food the Lodge has to offer.

Happy Hour Mountain Bike Ride: All levels - We Ride then Socialize 5:00 - 7:00 pm
2021-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
Every Friday we offer a free guided happy-hour mountain-bike ride as part of your stay. These rides are free and also open to the general public. This ride is a short intermediate level ride that explores the Copper Harbor trail system. Our goal is to bring people together to have fun on a bike. After the ride we sit outside and have a beverage overlooking Brockway Mountain. Please bring your bike, helmet and a smile. If you do not have a bike we have bikes available for rent. For the organized rides, you will need to fill out our waiver in person at the Outdoor Activities Center (OAC).

Fall Colors Photo Workshop
2021-10-08 19:00 - 2021-10-10 19:00 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: Oct 8-10, 2021: Fall Colors Photo Workshop Recap ]
Join professional photographers Nathan Bett and Chris Guibert and naturalist/photographer Tom Oliver for a weekend of photo exploration around the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. This is a two day/two night workshop. At night, we will discuss techniques for capturing fall colors and review elements of photo composition. During the daytime, we will travel to some of the most scenic locations for fall colors on the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Itinerary
Activity Level: Moderate. Most locations will be accessible by short hikes. However, a couple locations involve hikes of up to 3 miles, round trip.
Friday, October 8th

7:00 pm — Introductions at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and classroom session on photo composition and autumn color photography techniques. [Nate Bett and Chris Guibert]

Saturday, October 9th

8:30-11:30am — Bare Bluff hike and photoshoot
12:00 -2:00pm — Lunch (Bear Belly Pit Stop), eat lunch/photoshoot at Haven Falls and Wyoming Road
2:30-4:00pm — Delaware Mine Ruins photoshoot (additional $12 access fee)
4:00pm — Begin return to Keweenaw Mountain Lodge via Delaware Cut-Off Road and the Lake Superior coastline (or Brockway Mountain Drive)
5:30pm — Arrive back at Lodge.
5:30-7:00pm — Dinner
7:00pm — Classroom Session on Wildlife/Bird Photography [Tom Oliver]

Sunday, October 10th

7:45am Hunter’s Point Sunrise photoshoot
9:15 am Cedar Bridge photoshoot (Mandan Road)
11:30 am Return to Lodge – guest checkout

Please note the following:

Specific destinations and plans identified in the itinerary could change due to weather, access limitations, or where peak fall colors are available.
No meals are included in the workshop price. Attendees are welcome to seek other options than those indicated in the itinerary.
Any entrance fees required to access photo shoot locations are not included in the workshop price
Transportation to photoshoot locations is not provided by Keweenaw Mountain lodge, nor the workshop photographers.

Recommended Camera Gear

Digital SLR/Mirrorless camera body
Interchangeable lenses that range from 16mm -200mm
Tripod/Monopod
Extra Camera battery – chargers
Note: Point and shoot cameras and phone cameras are totally acceptable

Other Gear

Rain gear
Sturdy footwear for hiking
Warm weather gear
Gloves
Water and Snacks
Phone with a navigation app installed

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.

Chris Guibert has been a professional photographer for almost 20 years. He received a degree in Professional Photography from Colorado Mountain College in 2002. After school he worked as the production manager at Digital Arts Aspen and then started a freelance photography business in Sandpoint, Idaho. As a commercial photographer he took various jobs for restaurants, wineries, breweries, architects, ski areas, travel bureaus and both local and national publications. His work has won multiple awards. In the Keweenaw his work focuses on outdoor lifestyle imagery. His work can be seen at chrisguibert.com and chrisguibert_photography on Instragram.

Thomas Oliver is a wildlife biologist, science educator, and photographer who has been fascinated by nature, wildlife, and the outdoors his entire life. Tom’s primary areas of focus with his photography are in the genre’s of conservation, outdoor, and travel photography. An Upper Peninsula native, Tom began taking pictures during his career as a wildlife biologist, as a way to learn more about the animals with which he was working. When his career shifted to science education, and granted him the opportunity to travel internationally, Tom found that he could apply his skills in photography and ecology during his travels to tell stories about conservation. The biography on his website states “I don’t try to only get simple portraits of individual animals but also dynamic scenes that tell a story – how species (including humans) interact among themselves, with other species, and with the environment. I want to provide an honest depiction of life – with the struggles, the successes, the lives and (sometimes) the deaths. To tell the real life stories of individuals while never losing sight of the fact that they are (and we are) part of something much, much bigger.” His work has been featured in two solo exhibits, outdoorphotographer.com’s “Photo of the Day” and Lake Superior Magazine’s 23rd Annual Photo Contest. Tom’s work can be viewed on his website teoliver.com and his Instagram accounts: @theupwell and @tom.gsgc.

Beginner Mountain Bike Ride - Family Oriented 10:00 - 11:30 am
2021-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
We offer free guided Beginner Rides every Saturday as part of your stay. This ride is also open to the general public and free for anyone. Kids are welcome! This is a beginner level ride focused on fun and skills training. Ride the Back 9 trails with Coach Chris, a Level 1 Certified Mountain Bike Instructor. Please bring your bike, helmet and a smile. If you do not have a bike we can rent you one. For the organized rides, you will need to fill out our waiver which you can do online or in person at the Outdoor Activities Center (OAC).

Adventure Mountain Bike Ride 1:00 - 3:00 pm
2021-06-05 13:00 - 15:00 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
We offer a free guided Adventure Ride every Saturday as part of your stay. This ride is also open to the general public and free for anyone. This is an intermediate level ride that explores the Copper Harbor Trail System. Fun and adventure is our goal. Please bring your bike, helmet and a smile. If you do not have a bike we can rent you one. For the organized rides, you will need to fill out our waiver which you can do online or in person at the Outdoor Activities Center (OAC).

Last Day of the 2021 Summer Season for the Golf Course
2021-10-15 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Stargazing: Orionids Meteor Shower
2021-10-21 - 2021-10-22 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Orionids is a meteor shower that will produce up to 20 meteors per hour.
This meteor shower is grains of dust. These grains of dust were left behind by the Halley comet.

Keweenaw Cup Cyclocross Race
2021-10-31 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
Join us for a FUN weekend of Cyclocross racing in Copper Harbor. This is a two day event with the first day being held at the Trails End Campground. There will be a dinner and party with Live Music at the Lodge Saturday Night, October 30th. Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/CopperHarbor/UPCROSSSeriesRaces4and5KeweenawCup

This Event is part of the UPCross Series which is held in various locations across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Stargazing: Dark Sky Light Management Workshop
2021-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read & Watch: November 3, 2021: 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 Conference Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 6:00pm.
If you can’t make it in person, join online:
Computer, link: https://meet.google.com/kot-iikr-sut, or
Phone, dial: ‪(US) +1 614-392-7125‬ PIN: ‪855 288 962‬#
About the Instructor: Mike Miller
Mike Miller is a staff member at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. As a member of the facilities maintenance team at the Lodge, he is responsible for the light management at the resort, and has been working to have the Lodge’s lighting be dark-sky compliant in order for Lodge guests and the general public to enjoy the stars at the top of the Keweenaw.

Stargazing: Taurids Meteor Shower
2021-11-04 - 2021-11-05 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Taurids is a meteor shower that produces 5-10 meteors per hour.
This meteor shower is unique to view because it is made up of two separate streams rather than one. The first stream is produced by dust grains (left behind by Asteroid 2004 TG10). The second stream consists of debris left behind by Comet 2P Encke.
It will be another good meteor shower to via in the early evening as it is happening on a new moon.

Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2021-11-06 19:00 - 21:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: November 6, 2021: 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.

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 Conference Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 7:00pm, 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.
