New Moon - October 2025
2025-10-21 | MI

Full Moon (Beaver) - November 2025
2025-11-05

Lights Out!
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-19, 2025-12-16 - 2025-12-25, 2026-01-15 - 2026-01-21, 2026-02-01, 2026-02-13 - 2026-02-19, 2026-03-14 - 2026-03-22

Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
[ Read: November 14, 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.

Lodge Closed - Staff Holiday
2025-11-16 - 2025-12-14
The Lodge is closed for a staff holiday / break. Only employees are allowed on property during this time period.

New Moon - November 2025
2025-11-19

Full Moon (Cold) - December 2025
2025-12-04

New Moon - December 2025
2025-12-19

Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00
[ Read: December 20, 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 (Wolf) – January 2026
2026-01-03

National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark
2026-01-16 19:30 - 22:00
“From the Milky Way to meteor showers to fireflies that emerge at dusk on neighborhood streets, our eyes open a little wider at the stunning photos and videos of National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi. He has spent his career documenting wildlife, humanity, and the cosmos—from dark national parks to bright urban areas—with the belief that people everywhere can connect through the shared experience of simply looking up.” — National Geographic
Speaker: Babak Tafreshi
“National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi is a photographer and cinematographer who merges art and science through visual stories. Tafreshi created The World At Night program in 2007 with the message of One People One Sky and has been directing its team of photographers in approximately 30 countries. He received the 2009 Lennart Nilsson Award, the world’s most recognized scientific imaging award at the time, for his effort to reconnect humanity with the natural world using night sky images. He has been a National Geographic contributor since 2012, and he is a 2022 National Geographic Society Wayfinder Award recipient. ”
Location: Michigan Tech University – Rozsa Center for Performing Arts
The talk is part of the Rozsa Presenting Series and Van Evera Distinguished Lecture Series.
This event is FREE and open to the public through the Van Evera Memorial Endowment.
Learn more about the event at:

https://events.mtu.edu/event/rozsapresentingseries-natgeolive
https://live.nationalgeographic.org/event/earth-after-dark

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:30
[ Read: January 17, 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 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.

New Moon – January 2026
2026-01-18

Full Moon (Snow) – February 2026
2026-02-01

Stargazing: Night Sky Photography Workshop
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:30
[ Read: February 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 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.

2026 Snowshoe Hare
2026-02-14 09:30 - 17:00
[ Read: 2026 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

[ 2026 Snowshoe Hare Waiver Form ]

2026 Altai Skis Backcountry Ski Festival - UP Michigan
2026-02-14 10:00 - 15:30
Altai Skis (the company) is having a ski festival in Hancock (45 minutes from the Lodge) on February 14th, 2026, from 10am to 3:30pm.

Note: This is not a Keweenaw Mountain Lodge event. It is an event with one of our vendors, Altai Skis, which is a wonderful company to work with. Thus, we are providing information about the event on our website.

New Moon – February 2026
2026-02-17

Copper Dog 150
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01
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

2026 Dawg Daze
2026-03-01 11:00 - 14:30
[ Cancelled: We will not be holding Dawg Daze in 2026 ]
Dawg Daze at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is a fun event that celebrates the winter, trails and dogs. The main activity is a time trial skijoring race — the “Forest Dog Derby”. As well, to cool down, participants will participate in a fun dog-human costume contest while enjoying treats from the Little Cabin Cafe.
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 ]
Forest Dog Derby: 11am – 1pm
Human/Dog Costume Contest: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Awards Ceremonies: 2:00pm
Where: The event will be held outside on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge grounds.
“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.
“Costume Contest” : Is a costume contest for dogs and humans. Costumes will be judged on a scale from 1 to 10 on “originality”, “cuteness”, and “human costume.” Bonus points for matching dog and owner costumes.
Lodging guests that participate in Dawg Daze will have their pet fee waived for their entire stay, if their stay includes Saturday, March 1, 2026. 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.
KML Dog Treats are also available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the Copper Country Humane Society.

Overall Rules:

Dogs must be leashed at all times while on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge grounds.
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 dog and human treats from the Little Cabin Cafe.
Race Course:

Practice: You are able to practice on the course on March 1st, before 10:30am. The course closes for practice at 10:30am on race day to do a final grooming of the snow.

Full Moon (Worm) – March 2026
2026-03-03

Great Bear Chase
2026-03-07
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

New Moon – March 2026
2026-03-18

Northern Lights Photography Workshop
2026-03-20 19:30 - 22:00
[ Read: March 20, 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 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 (Pink) – April 2026
2026-04-01
