Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2022-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
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.

International Dark Sky Week
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-30 | MI
International Dark Sky Week’s Website: https://idsw.darksky.org/

Earth Day
2022-04-22 | MI
2022 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

Dining Room Open - Easter Sunday
2022-04-17 12:00 - 15:00 | MI
The Dining Room is open from 12pm – 3pm on Easter Sunday, with the last sitting at 2pm. Reservations are required.
The menu will be a limited menu specifically for Easter Sunday. To view the draft menu at this time read the blog post:

Easter Sunday Lunch, make your reservations now

And the week of Easter Sunday, the final menu can be found on our website under the Dining Room Menu page.

Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2022-04-02 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: April 2, 2022: 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.

Earth Hour
2022-03-26 20:30 - 21:30 | MI
Every year, the group at the Earth Hour organize a countdown across the globe to celebrate Earth Hour and take one iconic action: switch off the lights.
When it hits 8:30pm your time, on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour engages supporters in countries and territories around the world to take action to ensure a brighter future for people and the planet to work together. It is a symbol of hope for this unity between people and planet.
The effort was started in 2007 by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney, Australia, to raise awareness of climate change.
Earth Hour has now gone far beyond the symbolic action of switching off. It is a catalyst for positive environmental impact.
Learn more at: https://www.earthhour.org/

World Water Day
2022-03-22 | MI
Starting in 1993, World Water Day is held on 22 March every year to celebrate water and raise awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water.
Learn more at: https://www.worldwaterday.org/

Winter Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes
2022-03-19 20:30 - 22:30 | MI
[ Read: March 19, 2022: 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.

If you do not own snowshoes, rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge.
We recommend arriving 30 to 45 minutes before to check gear, sign the waiver and meet the staff and other participants. The Dining Room is open on these evenings from 4:30 to 9:00 pm. If you are interested in dining at the Lodge and participating in the hike we recommend a 4:30 or 5:00 pm dining reservation.
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.

Great Bear Chase
2022-03-12 | 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

2022 Dawg Daze
2022-03-05 11:00 - 14:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: 2022 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 “Perimeter Dog Derby” that circumnavigates the Perimeter Loop, a dog and human costume contest, a best trick contest and an award for the furriest dog.

When: March 5, 2022
Loop Race 11am – 1pm
Costume Contest: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Best Trick and Furriest Dog contests: 1:30pm – 2:00 pm:
Awards Ceremonies 2:00pm
Where: The event will be held outside on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge grounds.
Details:
“Perimeter 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 the Perimeter Trail. Fastest time wins.
“Costume Contest” Is a costume contest for dogs. Costumes will be judged on a scale from 1 to 10 on “originality” “cuteness” “human costume.” Bonus points for matching dog and owner costumes.
New for 2022 will be a “Best Trick” contest and a “Furriest Dog” award!
Registration for both events is done in person, the day of the event.
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 5, 2022. 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.

Perimeter 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 gift certificates good towards the Lodge Life Shop and Lodging.
Race Course: You are welcome to bring your team to practice any day. Course closes to practice on Race Day at 10:30 am March 5, 2022.

Copper Dog 150
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-06 | 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

Counter Methods - Movie Screening and Discussion
2022-02-18 19:00 - 21:30 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is excited to show an exclusive screening of the documentary Counter Methods. We will show the movie then have a question and answer session with the film’s creators, John Curtis and his daughter Nahli (the Radical family). Their bus that they camped in for 20 days will be on site and open for a tour. Beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

About Counter Methods

John and Nahli Curtis are a father daughter duo on a mission to spread the stoke behind empowering young female athletes.
Counter Methods is a documentary that gives an insider look at an epic adventure to the furthest most reaches of Michigan’s U.P, the Keweenaw Peninsula, and Midwest powder Mecca Mount Bohemia.
The story covers topics like:

20 days living in a school bus.
3 Great Lakes.
80+ inches of snow.
Homeschooling.
Raising self sufficient kids.
Chasing your dreams.
Friendship.
Deep powder days.
Earning your turns.
Togetherness.

In a day and age where humans spend 50% of their days staring at a screen… Counter Methods challenges viewers to be MORE involved with their children, to encourage their passions and connect on a tangible level.
But that’s not it, there’s and elephant in this room… Women are still fighting for equality across the globe. An issue that affects society as a whole. Counter Methods takes a strong look at what it takes to flip the script on gender inequality through constant encouragement support.

More information: https://www.countermethods.com/

Winter Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes
2022-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
[ Read: 2022 Snowshoe Hare 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.

If you do not own snowshoes, rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge.
We recommend arriving 30 to 45 minutes before to check gear, sign the waiver and meet the staff and other participants. The Dining Room is open on these evenings from 4:30 to 9:00 pm. If you are interested in dining at the Lodge and participating in the hike we recommend a 4:30 or 5:00 pm dining reservation.
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
2022-02-12 10:00 - 16:00 | MI
[ Read: 2022 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.
Speak with members of Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition (KORC) about opportunities for outdoor recreation, including snowshoeing, throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula.
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.
Winter Wellness with Mindful Snowshoeing with Dayna Browning
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
1:00pm – Meditative/Mindful Snowshoeing
3:00pm – Awards Ceremonies
3:30pm – Snowshoe Hare Ecology (in the Conference Center)
7:00pm – Guided Moonlit Snowshoe Hike: (reservations required)
Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Race Details:
The purpose of the Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Race is to provides 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 (50 yards, or so) 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.

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
During the evening, in the Dining Room (reservations required), Hasenpfeffer — a traditional German stew made from marinated rabbit or hare — will be available as a special, limited, dinner option.

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.
If people want to support the event, the Lodge, and the Keweenaw, we are asking participants to either join or donate to the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition (KORC) – an organization dedicated to protecting the Keweenaw’s vast landscapes for everyone, forever. KORC will be onsite answering questions and registering new members.

Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop - CANCELLED
2022-01-29 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
CANCELLED — instructor not feeling well.
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.

Winter Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes
2022-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
[ Read: January 15, 2022: 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.

If you do not own snowshoes, rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge.
We recommend arriving 30 to 45 minutes before to check gear, sign the waiver and meet the staff and other participants. The Dining Room is open on these evenings from 4:30 to 9:00 pm. If you are interested in dining at the Lodge and participating in the hike we recommend a 4:30 or 5:00 pm dining reservation.
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: Geminids Meteor Shower
2021-12-13 - 2021-12-14 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Geminids Meteor Shower has a large number of meteors per hour, with up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak.
This meteor shower is a result of debris left behind by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.
Note: There might be a distraction with the moon and it’s light during these nights.

Stargazing: Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2021-12-04 19:30 - 21:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: December 4, 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 7:30pm, and the session will last about 2 hours.
Note: Dress warmly as some of the workshop will take place outside.
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.

All Dining Services Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday / Weekend
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-28 | MI
All dining services at the Lodge will be closed to the public over the Thanksgiving holiday, from Thursday, November 25th through Sunday, November 28th.

Stargazing: Leonids Meteor Shower
2021-11-17 - 2021-11-18 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Leonids is a meteor shower that produces around 15 meteors per hour, but can be intense as these meteors can fall at rates as high as 50,000 per hour (source: space.com).
Note: A full moon might be in the sky these nights, which might detract from viewing the meteors.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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

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.

Stargazing: Draconids Meteor Shower
2021-10-06 - 2021-10-10 | KML Outdoor Activities Center, 14252 US HWY 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Draconids is a minor meteor shower. It will produce around 10 meteors per hour.
While this meteor shower is not a large meteor shower, it is a meteor shower that would be good for families with small children as it can be viewed in the early evening (as opposed to the early morning hours).
Monitor the skies between October 6 and October 10, with the peak display predicted to be on October 7 — because of the new moon on October 7th.

Guest Chef: Gary Marquardt, French Cuisine
2021-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is hosting Gary Marquardt as part of our Guest Chef program. As part of the program, he will be preparing a meal consisting of French Charcuterie cuisine on Wednesday, September 29th. It will be a 3-course dinner with two-seatings: 6pm & 7:30pm.
Reservations required. Call 906-289-4403, ext 3
$100 / person

Menu
The meal that Chef Gary will be preparing is a 3-course French-influenced selection. View and download the menu below.

[ Download the Guest Chef’s menu in PDF format ]
Drinks:
The appetizer / salad is paired with an alcoholic drink, as is your selected entree (a beer or a wine). A glass of each is included in the price (i.e. two alcoholic drinks are included in the price).
Fountain soda, drip coffee, and hot tea is provided in the price.
About Gary Marquardt
Gary is a certified executive chef (CEC) from southeast Michigan with over 40 years of experience in the kitchen. He is a culinary graduate of Schoolcraft College and has taken additional classes at the Culinary Institute of America. He is a two-time semi-finalist in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or International Culinary Competition. Chef Gary has won numerous awards in his field, including many for his ice sculptures.
His experiences include being Executive Chef at several clubs and hotels and the University of Michigan. Currently, Chef Gary is teaching culinary classes at Washtenaw Community College, where he was nominated for Chef Instructor of the year. He is also an American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary evaluator.
Chef Gary has an interest in innovative modern takes on classic dishes and charcuterie, always looking for creative ways to update his menus. He is always looking to further and evolve his skills and techniques.
Chef Gary is very excited to prepare French Charcuterie cuisine as a guest chef at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.

Dining Services Close at 4pm (for a Private Event)
2021-09-25 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.
