From a public relations perspective, we compile and post press coverage that has been posted by others regarding the Lodge. As well, we write, post, and distribute press releases to help keep the public up to date to highlight important items related to the lodge. If you have any questions for the Lodge regarding press, you can send an email to pr@keweenawresort.com.
Press Coverage
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fyi50plus | Julie Dee Suman
Why Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula Is One of the Best Dark Sky Destinations in the US
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National Wildlife Federation
Why Neglecting the Great Northwoods Threatens Michigan’s Businesses
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Travel & Leisure | Katherine Lawless
Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula remains surprisingly under the radar.
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Mining Journal | Annie Lippert
Dark Sky Festival returns to Copper Harbor — Speaking lineup announced
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MyUPNow | Rebecca Bartelme
Get away from light pollution and experience the Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival
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UPword
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge announces schedule for 2026 Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival
Eleven speakers have been confirmed, representing fields spanning astrophysics, aurora chasing, night sky photography, dark sky conservation, archaeoastronomy, and geomagnetic science.
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Outside Magazine | Megan Eaves
The World’s Best Destinations for Astrotourism in 2026
From nocturnal wildlife safaris to stargazing train rides, a dark sky expert shares her favorite astrotourism adventures around the world.
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JRNY | James Draven
The only way is UP in Michigan
Nature has reclaimed the legacy of an industrial past in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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Lansing State Journal | Sarah Moore
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The Gander | Chaunie Brusie
Press Releases
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The Back 9 Endurance Run Returns to Copper Harbor for 2026
The Back 9 Endurance Run, Michigan's Upper Peninsula 12/24-hour trail endurance event, is set to return to the stunning grounds of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge on May 23–24, 2026. Held …
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Full Speaker Lineup and Schedule Announced for the Fourth Annual Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival
Following the initial announcement on January 30, 2026, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is pleased to release the full speaker lineup and updated schedule for the 2026 Upper Peninsula Dark Sky …
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The Fourth-annual Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival, hosted at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, a historic four-season wilderness resort dedicated to helping people disconnect from everyday life and get closer to nature, invites like-minded adventurers, stewards, and dark sky lovers …
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The third-annual Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival, hosted at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
The historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, the headquarters for the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park, will be hosting the third annual Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival on April 24, 25, and 26, …
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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and Copper Harbor Trails Club transition to a new phase of partnership
The 30th Anniversary Copper Harbor Trails Fest is fast approaching. The Copper Harbor Trails Club (CHTC) and the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (KML) have mutually agreed to focus on each organization's …
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3rd Annual Back 9 Endurance Run – Join Us Memorial Day Weekend
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is preparing to host the 3rd Annual Back 9 Endurance Run during Memorial Day weekend, May 27-28, 2023, a unique experience for runners in the UP. …
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Keweenaw Dark Sky Park to host first-ever Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival
The Keweenaw Dark Sky Park is hosting its first-ever event during Dark Sky Week. The Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival invites stargazers and astrophotographers to participate in two days of …
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Keweenaw Dark Sky Park Designated as an International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has named Keweenaw Dark Sky Park (KDSP) the newest addition to the International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) Program. The headquarters for the dark sky park …
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For the past year and half, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and Copper Harbor Trails Club (CHTC) have been working together with the Keweenaw County and the Michigan Department of Natural …
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2nd Annual Back 9 Endurance Run to Take Place Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is preparing to host the 2nd Annual Back 9 Endurance Run during Memorial Day weekend, May 28-29, 2022, a unique experience for runners in the UP. …
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