“Connections” — I feel connected to nature; I think of the history of snowshoes. A simple piece of gear, created out of necessity, more than 4000 years before my time. …
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“Connections” — I feel connected to nature; I think of the history of snowshoes. A simple piece of gear, created out of necessity, more than 4000 years before my time. …
Continue reading “January 7, 2023: Moonlit Snowshoe Hike Recap”
The December 2022 photo workshop went off successfully with another great session led by professional photographer, Nate Bett. In attendance was a lodging guest who came to Copper Harbor specifically …
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Ready or not, here comes winter. The blowing and drifting snow created dangerous driving conditions resulting in the cancellation of this month’s Night Sky Photo Workshop.
We held a workshop on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 that covered the dark sky park designation process and light management, which led to a discussion about what the Lodge is …
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Tom Oliver, photographer and ecology expert, led an informative and captivating Night Sky Photo Workshop this month. The seven Keweenaw Mountain Lodge guests gained knowledge about the phenomenon of the …
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The September Night Sky Photo Workshop was a very special event. The sky was overcast with clouds blocking any sign of the stars, but for the only guest in attendance, …
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When the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge was designated as an International Dark Sky Park in June individuals passionate about astronomy reached out to congratulate the Lodge. One gentleman from Marquette called …
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The workshop this month was attended by ten people. Some drove from Chicago and Detroit for the workshop, others were from far away places and included the workshop as part …
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For about a year, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge has been hosting night sky photography workshops on or near the date of the new moon each month. This month’s workshop was …
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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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