Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Golf Course: Aerating / Top Dressing the Greens
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-22 | MI
The week of September 16-22, 2024 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.

Fall Color Photo Workshop - Elements of Composition
2024-09-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-05 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
About the Workshop
Join professional photographer Chris Guibert for a one day workshop focusing on the elements of composition in photography. The first hour of the class will be in the classroom discussing camera composition techniques. For the remainder of the day we will head out in our vehicles to explore some of the Keweenaw’s fall color destinations with our camera, tripods and smiles.
This class is for beginners to advanced photographers. We are offering this one day workshop four times during the peak of the fall color season.
Please bring your camera, a tripod (if you have one), warm clothing, and a great attitude.

Price
Free for Lodge guests, $100 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
Meet at the Class Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 9:00am.
About the Instructor: Chris Guibert
Art has always been part of Chris’ life. He enjoys working through the creative process of just about anything. He drew as a kid and took art classes and mechanical drawing throughout high school. At age 30 he went back to school and earned a degree in Professional Photography (AAS) from Colorado Mountain College. After graduation he worked as the production manager at a digital art lab in Aspen Colorado. At Digital Arts Aspen (DDA) he worked on digital art reproductions, assisted other photographers in the studio and helped with Photoshop workshops. Since 2004 he has worked as a freelance photographer focusing on commercial work and editorial assignments in the adventure travel industry. You can view his work on Instagram at @chrisguibert_photography

Lights Out!
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-06, 2024-10-28 - 2024-11-03, 2024-11-28 - 2024-12-04, 2024-12-26 - 2025-01-01, 2025-01-25 - 2025-01-31, 2025-02-26 - 2025-03-04 | MI

Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2024-10-02 19:30 - 22:00 | MI
[ Read: October 2, 2024: 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
Meet in the Class Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 7:15pm, and the session will last about 2 to 3 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.

Last Day of the 2024 Season for the Golf Course
2024-10-15 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States

Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
[ Read: November 1, 2024: 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
Meet in the Class Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 6:45pm, and the session will last about 2 to 3 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.

Resort Closed for Staff Vacation
2024-11-15 - 2024-12-03 | MI
The resort will be closed during this time, for KML staff vacation to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. This is the staff’s one big holiday during the year. As such, the physical facilities will be closed, we will not be answering phones, and we will be slow in responding via email during this period of time.
Enjoy the holiday, and give thanks.

Moonlit Snowshoe Hike
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
[ Read: November December 15, 2024: 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 $10 for non-lodging guests, reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling the OAC at (906) 289-4403, ext 4. Please show up between 6:30pm and 6:45pm to sign the waiver. Hike leaves at 7:15pm.

Snowshoes rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge in the Education Center. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the start time 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.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on the hike.
This is an alcohol and smoking free event.
Recommended Items to bring: warm, layered clothing, red night lights, snow shoes, poles, goggles and an adventurous attitude.

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2024-12-28 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
[ Read: December 28, 2024: 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, a red flashlight (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
Meet in the Class Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 6:45pm, 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.

Full Moon (Wolf) - January 2025
2025-01-13 | MI

Moonlit Snowshoe Hike
2025-01-13 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
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 non-lodging guests, reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling the OAC at (906) 289-4403, ext 4. Please show up between 6:30pm and 6:45pm to sign the waiver. Hike leaves at 7:15pm.

Snowshoes rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge in the Education Center. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the start time 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.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on the hike.
This is an alcohol and smoking free event.
Recommended Items to bring: warm, layered clothing, red night lights, snow shoes, poles, goggles and an adventurous attitude.

New Moon - January 2025
2025-01-29 | MI

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
[ Read: January 29, 2025: 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 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, a red flashlight, 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
Meet in the Class Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 6:45pm, 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.

Full Moon (Snow) - February 2025
2025-02-12 | MI

Moonlit Snowshoe Hike
2025-02-12 20:00 - 22:30 | MI
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 non-lodging guests, 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 in the Education Center. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the start time 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.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on the hike.
This is an alcohol and smoking free event.
Recommended Items to bring: warm, layered clothing, red night lights, snow shoes, poles, goggles and an adventurous attitude.

Snowshoe Hare
2025-02-15 09:30 - 17:00 | MI
[ Read: 2025 Snowshoe Hare Recap ]
The Snowshoe Hare at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is an event celebrating snowshoeing in the Keweenaw. The event’s focus is on education through guided and interpretative snowshoe hikes and inside presentations. This is a free activity for lodging guests and $10 for the general public, advanced reservations are required. [ Contact: outdoor-activities@keweenawresort.com | 906-289-4403 ext 4 ]

Snowshoe Activities:

Access to over 10 km of trails for snowshoeing
A guided Snowshoe Adventure
Iverson Snowshoes demos
Ecology and history presentations

Schedule:
9:30am: History of Snowshoeing Presentation (in the Class Room of the Education Center at the Lodge).
10:30am: Guided Snowshoe Hike [ The Wanderer Route, 1.5 miles ]
12:30pm: Lunch Break [ bring your own food or order from the Little Cabin Cafe ]
1:30pm: Snowshoe Hare Presentation (in the Class Room of the Education Center at the Lodge).
2:30pm: Guided Snowshoe Hike [ The Explorer Route, 2.5 miles ]
5:00pm: Done

New Moon - February 2025
2025-02-27 | MI

Copper Dog 150
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-02 | MI
The Copper Dog 150 dog sled race starts in Calumet and works up to Copper Harbor and back to Calumet.
Official website: https://copperdog150.com

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:30 | MI
[ Read: February 28, 2025: 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 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, a red flashlight, 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
Meet in the Class Room at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge at 6:45pm, 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.

2025 Dawg Daze
2025-03-02 11:00 - 14:00 | MI
[ Read: 2025 Dawg Daze Recap ]
What is Dawg Daze? Dawg Daze is a fun event that celebrates the winter, trails and dogs. There will be four events: a time trial skijoring race called the “Forest Dog Derby” that circumnavigates the Outer and Inner Loops, a human / dog sled pull sled pull, a dog and human costume contest, and a best trick contest.
This is a free activity for lodging guests and the general public; however, advanced reservations are required. [ Contact: outdoor-activities@keweenawresort.com | 906-289-4403 ext 4 ]

When: March 2, 2025
Forest Dog Derby: 11am – 1pm
Human/Dog Sled Pull: 11am – 1pm
Human/Dog Costume Contest: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Best Trick Contest: 1:30pm – 2:00 pm
Awards Ceremonies: 2:00pm
Where: The event will be held outside on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge grounds.
Details:
“Forest Dog Derby” : Is a time trial style event. Dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times. Teams consist of one person and one dog. Teams start at the starting line and must complete one loop around part of Outer Loop & Inner Loop . Fastest time wins.
“Human/Dog Sled Pull” : This new event will get dogs and their people onto the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge’s snowshoe trails. It is in honor of the time when dogs and people were linked for survival in the winters of the Upper Peninsula, but now it is just for the fun. Teams consist of at least one person and at least one dog. Dogs must be leashed or tethers at all times to people. People must be on snowshoes. Dog(s) and/or people must pull a plastic sled with a minimum of 15 pieces of firewood or the equivalent weight in kids (it is ok to pull more kid weight if you have bigger kids). You must finish with all 15 pieces or all of the kids. The route is on the Wanderer Snowshoe Route. Fastest time wins.
“Costume Contest” : Is a costume contest for dogs and humans. Costumes will be judged on a scale from 1 to 10 on “originality” “cuteness” “human costume.” Bonus points for matching dog and owner costumes.
There will be a “Best Trick” contest and a “Furriest Dog” award!
KML Dog Treats will be available for purchase and random dog treat tastings will happen throughout the day.
Lodging guests will have their pet fee waived for their entire stay, if their stay includes Saturday, March 2, 2025. Pets must still be registered with guest services.
All events are free to enter. A donation box for pet related items (used linens, blankets, sheet, pillowcases, towels, dog/cat treats and toys.) and a donation jar for monetary donations will be set up for the Copper Country Humane Society. https://www.cchumanesociety.com/
Overall Rules:

Dogs must be leashed at all times while on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.
No aggressive dogs.
Dog waste must be picked up immediately except during race.

Forest Dog Derby Race Rules:

Only 1 dog and 1 person per team.
Dog must be leashed or tethered at all times.
A specific team only gets one chance around the course.
You can start anytime between 11am and 1pm. There will be no starts after 1pm.

Prizes: Prizes will be international recognition, a certificate, dog and/or human treats from the Little Cabin Cafe.
Race Course: You are welcome to bring your team to practice any day. Course closes to practice on Race Day at 10:30am March 2, 2025.

Great Bear Chase
2025-03-08 | MI
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

Total Lunar Eclipse
2025-03-13 19:00 - 2025-03-14 07:00 | MI
The total lunar eclipse will last just over 1 hour, with the eclipse starting around midnight on March 13th to around 5am on March 14th. Learn more about this total lunar eclipse from Space.com.
