Photographing the auroras (also referred to as the “northern lights”) can be a challenging hobby in the lower 48 states of the United States. To be successful you have to …
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April 2, 2022: Northern Lights Photography Workshop Recap
Our most recent photography workshop in our series focusing on photographing the northern lights was another success. We had five people participate in the session (the limit for this session …
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The Plants and Animals of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
Finally…after a long time of planning and prep work, I have gotten the Lodge’s iNaturalist project up and running. iNaturalist (a joint initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and …
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Top of the Keweenaw Tidbits: Why red light is better for night-time activities
A question we repeatedly answer when venturing out for night-time activities (e.g., Night Photography Workshops and Moonlit Snowshoe Hikes) is “Why do you recommend flashlights or headlamps that emit red-colored …
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March 19, 2022: Moonlit Snowshoe Hike Recap
This past December, the Outdoor Activities team at the Lodge was discussing different, special, adventures to offer guests this winter season. Night time snowshoe hikes were one of the ideas. …
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Snowshoe Trail Grooming and Tracking Adventures (A Wolf?)
An important aspect of our winter activities at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (KML) is that we need to regularly check trail conditions, reset the trails after snowstorms, and sometimes repair …
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2022 Dawg Daze Recap
On March 5th, 2022, the second Dawg Daze event took place at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. Dawg Daze is an annual event that celebrates winter, trails, and dogs. The inaugural …
2022 Snowshoe Hare Recap
On 12 February 2022, we expanded our winter event offerings by hosting the Snowshoe Hare. The Snowshoe Hare was a celebration of snowshoeing in the Keweenaw. As a themed event, …
What is it like to groom the winter trails at the Lodge?
We are currently in our 2nd year of year-round operations, which includes the winter season that nature creates to give us the winter wonderland and playground in the Keweenaw. When …
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January 15, 2022: Moonlit Snowshoe Hike Recap
“Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake,” — Henry David Thoreau — Last night’s moonlit snowshoe hike felt like a dream – it was truly a magical …
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