The August 18th Night Sky Workshop was the third photo workshop this summer at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and the eighth workshop of 2023. We offer night sky photo workshops …
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Perseid Meteor Shower Party 2023 Recap
On Saturday evening – Sunday morning of August 12th and 13th, we hosted a stargazing party as part of our activities associated with being the headquarters of the Keweenaw Dark …
July 16, 2023: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap
Lighting Improvements: Individual Controls of Street Lights
This week we installed individual “light switches” on each of our dark-sky compliant street lights. This is 28 street lights, which are the Truly Green Solutions Cobrahead RWL G2 model light fixtures …
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International Dark Sky Week – 2023 Proclamation by the Governor
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) holds the International Dark Sky Week each year to put focus on minimizing light pollution, and for people to understand the beauty and the benefit …
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March 19, 2023: Northern Lights Photography Workshop Recap
Nate Bett, professional landscape photographer and Cannon expert, once again delivered an excellent Northern Lights presentation during the March 2023 Photo Workshop at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. March 19, 2023 …
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March 4, 2023: Moonlit Snowshoe Hike Recap
“Find Joy in the Unexpected” – Amy Oestreich This year, the month of March is presenting early signs of Spring for the Keweenaw. The day skies have been sunny, the …
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A G3 Storm – The Northern Lights on February 26, 2023 in the Keweenaw
Chasing northern lights is a fun and exciting hobby that I have become passionate about in the last few years. When I first moved to the Keweenaw, I met night …
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February 18, 2023: Northern Lights Photography Workshop Recap
The February 2023 Northern Lights Photo Workshop had a great turnout and, although the KP for Northern Lights viewing was 0%, the sky was clear and offered a beautiful view …
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January 28, 2023: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap
This past Saturday we held the January 2023 Night Sky Photography Workshop. Despite cloud cover impeding the starry night sky and the below freezing January temperatures, Nate Bett led an …
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