Earth Day
2026-04-22 | MI
2026 Earth Day is April 22nd, which has a theme this year of “Our Power, Our Planet”.
Here is an action toolkit to work with on improving our environment: Earth Day Action Toolkit
#InvestInOurPlanet

Full Moon (Flower) – May 2026
2026-05-01 | MI

Lights Out!
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-21, 2026-06-12 - 2026-06-21, 2026-07-10 - 2026-07-22, 2026-08-08 - 2026-08-18, 2026-09-06 - 2026-09-12, 2026-10-09 - 2026-10-15 | MI

Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2026-05-15 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
[ Read: May 15, 2026: 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 8:45pm, 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.

New Moon – May 2026
2026-05-16 | MI

Back 9 Endurance Race
2026-05-23 08:00 - 2026-05-24 08:00 | MI
Limit: 40 people
Last day to register: May 22nd

The first of its kind in the area, the Back 9 Endurance Run is a 12/24 Hour endurance run that takes place on a 3.68 mile loop at the historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor, MI. Runners will wind their way through a mix of the wooded trails (including the Back 9 Trails) and paths across the Lodge’s historic, wilderness golf course. Views of Brockway Mountain and Lake Superior are seen periodically around the race course. Don’t forget your headlights because the run takes place inside the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park, the only dark sky park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Register in teams of 2 or 4…. or take on the challenge as a solo individual. The goal? Complete as many loops as you want or can in the given amount of time, with only one team member (or your crazy, solo self) running at a time.
Learn more about the event at Back9EnduranceRun.com

Full Moon (Blue) – May 2026
2026-05-31 | MI

Golf Course Opens for 2026 Season
2026-06-01 | MI
The golf course opens June 1st for the 2026 season. The golf course is only for cabin guests.

Night Sky Photography Workshop
2026-06-13 21:00 - 23:00 | MI
[ Read: June 13, 2026: 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 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 8:45pm, 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.

New Moon – June 2026
2026-06-14 | MI

Front 9 Endurance Golf
2026-06-21 06:00 - 22:00 | KML Golf Course, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
Front 9 Endurance Golf
Join us for the Longest Day of Golf in the Keweenaw!
Limit: 24 tickets
Last day to purchase tickets: June 19th

The Front 9 Endurance Golf is a one day event held on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge golf course. It is connected to the celestial event of the summer solstice, which marks the official start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. This event also celebrates the anniversary of when the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge was designated an International Dark Sky Park.

Rules/Guidelines:

The golf course is open from 6:00am to 10:00pm.
Maximum of 24 golfers allowed.
Golfers must make their first tee time. Tee times are 20 minutes apart. The KML team has the right to group golfers together.
Golfers can play unlimited rounds.
Golfers must walk the course.
Golfers are allowed to take breaks then continue play.
Only complete 9 hole rounds of golf will count.
Only participants of the event are allowed to play golf that day.
There are three categories – hickory golf, modern golf, and fling golf
Recognition for the golfer who plays the most rounds – medal.

Rules during play:

USGA rules apply
Players can tee off from any tee box
All Holes must be putted out – no gimmes
Players are allowed to pick-clean-and-place, within one scorecard length
Let faster players play through

Price
Tickets for the festival are $65 / person + tax. A maximum of 24 tickets will be sold. The last day to purchase tickets is June 19, 2026. No refunds.

[ Purchase Tickets ]
To request to purchase a ticket, send us an email to John Mueller.

Full Moon (Strawberry) – June 2026
2026-06-29 | MI

Night Sky Photography Workshop – Milky Way
2026-07-11 21:00 - 23:00 | MI
[ Read: July 11, 2026: 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 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 8:45pm, 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.

New Moon – July 2026
2026-07-14 | MI

Full Moon (Buck) – July 2026
2026-07-29 | MI

New Moon – August 2026
2026-08-12 | MI

Night Sky Photography Workshop – Milky Way
2026-08-14 20:30 - 22:00 | MI
[ Read: August 14, 2026: 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 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 8:15pm, 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 (Sturgeon) – August 2026
2026-08-28 | MI

New Moon – September 2026
2026-09-10 | MI

Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2026-09-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
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 7:15pm, 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 (Corn) – September 2026
2026-09-26 | MI

New Moon – October 2026
2026-10-10 | MI

Last Day of the 2026 Season for the Golf Course
2026-10-15 | MI

Full Moon (Hunters) – October 2026
2026-10-26 | MI
