Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Dining Services Close at 4pm (for a Private Event)
2021-07-10 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Golf Course Closes at 2pm (for a Private Event)
2021-07-10 14:00 - 17:00 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The golf course closes for a private event, a wedding ceremony on hole 1, from 2pm until 5pm.

Wedding
2021-07-10, 2021-06-05 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2021-07-09 22:00 - 23:55 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: July 9, 2021: 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 night sky on camera. Topics being covered include equipment needed, camera settings, and the best for viewing. These workshops will start out with a brief powerpoint presentation (at the Outdoor Activity Center), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky 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
You meet at the Outdoor Activities Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 9:30pm, and the session will last about 2 hours. 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
About the Instructor: Pam Dyl
Hello! My name is Pam, and I have been a photographer for the past 6 years and counting. I graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2017, with an associates degree in Art and Design, Photography. I also graduated from the New York Institute of Photography in 2019, with a diploma in Business for Photography. During that time, I’ve learned the secrets of night sky photography, including capturing the illusive Northern Lights, won a few photo contests, had a few photos featured at Northern Michigan University, Crooked Tree Arts Center, the DeVos Museum, and the local Daily Mining Gazette calendar. I’ve also photographed weddings, landscapes, family portraits, high school senior portraits, newborn portraits, nature/wildlife. I love capturing special moments with my camera. I also am very happy to be a part of the team, here at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge!

Dining Room Open
2021-07-04 16:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-17 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. 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.

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).

Morning Miles Hikes
2021-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2021-06-10 21:30 - 23:30 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: June 10, 2021: 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 night sky on camera. Topics being covered include equipment needed, camera settings, and the best for viewing. These workshops will start out with a brief powerpoint presentation (at the Outdoor Activity Center), and then we will go outside for hands-on experience — taking pictures of the night time sky 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
You meet at the Outdoor Activities Center at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 9:30pm, and the session will last about 2 hours. 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
About the Instructor: Pam Dyl
Hello! My name is Pam, and I have been a photographer for the past 6 years and counting. I graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2017, with an associates degree in Art and Design, Photography. I also graduated from the New York Institute of Photography in 2019, with a diploma in Business for Photography. During that time, I’ve learned the secrets of night sky photography, including capturing the illusive Northern Lights, won a few photo contests, had a few photos featured at Northern Michigan University, Crooked Tree Arts Center, the DeVos Museum, and the local Daily Mining Gazette calendar. I’ve also photographed weddings, landscapes, family portraits, high school senior portraits, newborn portraits, nature/wildlife. I love capturing special moments with my camera. I also am very happy to be a part of the team, here at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge!

Dining Services Close at 3pm (for a Private Event)
2021-06-05 15:00 - 21:00
The dining services at the Lodge will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 5th, starting at 3pm for a private event (wedding). As such, the dining room will not open on June 5th (as the normal hours are from 4:30 – 9pm on Saturdays), and the Little Cabin Cafe will stop serving at 3pm that day.

Golf Course Closes at 1:30pm (for a Private Event)
2021-06-05 13:30 - 16:30 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The golf course closes for a private event, a wedding ceremony on hole 1, from 1:30pm until 4:30pm.

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).

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).

Golf Course Closes at 5pm (for a Private Event)
2021-06-04 17:00 - 18:00 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The last tee time will be at 5pm, as the golf course closes for a private event (a wedding rehearsal on hole 1).

Dining Room Open
2021-06-03 16:30 - 21:00

Golf Course Opens for 2021 Season
2021-06-01 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Back 9 Endurance Race
2021-05-29 08:00 - 2021-05-30 08:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: 2021 Back 9 Endurance Run Recap ]
The first of its kind in the area, the Back 9 Endurance Run is a 12/24 Hour endurance run that takes place at the historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. Runners will wind their way through a 3.5-ish mile loop that is a mix of Back 9 trails, golf course, hills, mud, and forest with spectacular views of Brockway Mountain.
Learn more about the event at Back9EnduranceRun.com

Stargazing: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
2021-05-05
The peak time to view the Eta Aquarids is estimated to be May 5th this year. May 4th and 6th could also be good days for viewing. They are best viewed pre-dawn (i.e. early in the morning, before the sunrises).
Each year the Eta Aquarids peak during early-May each year, and are known for their speed: traveling at about 148,000 mph into Earth’s atmosphere (source: NASA).
The moon will still be bright on May 4th, 5th, and 6th, but it will be waning crescent moon. It will be rising near the time of dawn, but shouldn’t intrude too greatly. The brighter moonlight may hinder the viewing of the Eta Aquarid meteors somewhat. (Source: Earthsky.org)
Here is the sunrise, sunset, and moonset calendar for Copper Harbor for the month of May 2021:

Sunrise-Sunset Calendar, Copper Harbor, May 2021

When looking for meteor showers, give yourself at least an hour of viewing time. Meteors tend to come in spurts.
When viewing the depths of the dark skies, give yourself at least 20 minutes for your eyes to adapt to the dark.

Earth Day
2021-04-22
2021 Earth Day is April 22nd, which has a theme this year of “Restore Our Earth”.
Here is an action toolkit to work with on improving our environment: Earth Day Action Toolkit
#restoreourearth
Earth Day 2021

Stargazing: Lyrids Meteor Shower
2021-04-21 - 2021-04-22
Lyrids Meteor Showers occur in late April each year. This year, the peak viewing period is overnight on April 21-22.
The moon is currently waxing (growing) during this time, with it expected to be around 68% illuminated. The brightness of the moon might make difficult to view the meteor showers, thus getting up early before dawn, when the moon has set, might offer the best viewing opportunity.
You do not need any special kind of equipment to view the meteors. You look up in a clear dark sky. Give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness when you want to see the depths of the stars above you. As with any stargazing activity, it requires patience. It is expected that you can see between 15-20 meteors streaking across the dark skies per hours (depending on how clear the sky is). The Lyrids are known to be fast and bright meteors, and originate from the constellation Lyra the Harp (Source: NASA).
The Lryids happen around this time each year, and is one of the oldest recorded meteor showers. The first observation goes back to 687 B.C. (Source:Bill Cooke, space.com).
If you take a clear night sky photo of Lyrids meteor shower, and you would like to share for a possible story on space.com or to possibly be included in the space.com image gallery, you can send the photo, comments and your name and observing location to spacephotos@space.com. Make sure to include your name and where you took the photo. Visit space.com for more info, or follow them on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Bonus: April 22nd is Earth Day

KCVB Member Meeting
2021-04-14 09:00 - 11:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCVB) will be holding a member meeting at the Lodge for members (lodging establishments in the Keweenaw).

Stargazing: International Dark Sky Week
2021-04-05 - 2021-04-12
April 5-12, 2021 is International Dark Sky Week. There are multiple events happening around the world to show appreciation for having the ability to look up and see the stars above us. There are multiple viewing areas at the Lodge and around the tip of the Keweenaw.

International Dark Sky Week is organized by the International Dark Sky Association. The association works to protect the night skies for present and future generations. The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is applying to be a Dark Sky Park, Keweenaw Dark Sky Wilderness, so many people can enjoy looking up and seeing as many stars as possible. Learn more:

International Dark Sky Association
KML’s Dark Sky Park Application

Great Bear Chase
2021-03-13
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/
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is a sponsor of the race. Below is a sample of some of the sponsors.

2021 Dawg Daze
2021-02-27 11:00 - 14:00 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
Skijorning time trials on the Perimeter trail, dog fees in the cabins waived.

[ Main Dawg Daze Page ]

Copper Dog 150
2021-02-26 - 2021-02-28
The Copper Dog 150 will take place in Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor this year due to executive orders and focusing on health and safety initiatives.
https://copperdog150.com/
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is a sponsor of the race. Below is a sample of some of the sponsors.

Normally the dog sled race is held in Calumet, Eagle Harbor, and Copper Harbor.

Dining Services Closed
2021-01-04 - 2021-01-06, 2020-12-28 - 2020-12-30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Group Snowshoe
2020-12-26 10:00 - 12:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
Meet at the Back 9 trail head for a snowshoe around the Lodge property. Bring your own, or snowshoes available to rent. Route is about two miles, with options to make it shorter.
