UPDATE 2021-08-11: The planning commission voted to recommend denying the Special Use Permit during their August 10th meeting [ read more ]. The Eagle Harbor Township Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the special use permit application submitted by Diamond Towers V LLC for the proposed cell tower across from the Lodge and …
July 9, 2021: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap
This summer we have three night sky photography workshops planned at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge as part of our stargazing activities. These workshops are to teach night-sky and photography enthusiasts how to take high-quality pictures of the dark sky. Our second night sky photography workshop was held this past Friday, during the month’s new moon …
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New Trek Fuel bikes for rent at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
We have received the final two bikes and are ready to roll! The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge has kicked this bike season off with a brand new fleet of ten 2021 Trek Fuel EX 8s and 2 trek Roscoes for the kids. We have multiple sizes of bikes, ranging from small to extra large — allowing …
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June 10, 2021: Night Sky Photography Workshop Recap
This summer we have three night sky photography workshops planned at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge as part of our stargazing activities. These workshops are to teach night-sky and photography enthusiasts how to take high-quality pictures of the dark sky. Our first night sky photography workshop was held earlier this month, during the month’s new moon …
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Microwaves in the cabins this season (an experiment)
In the past we have not allowed microwaves in the cabins. The reason was for environmental purposes, energy consumption reasons, and health and smell reasons. However, now that we have limited dining services during the 2021 summer due to a labor shortage in the hospitality / food and beverage industry, we understand that it impacts …
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2021 Back 9 Endurance Run Recap
The 2021 Back 9 Endurance Run hosted and organized by the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge went off without a hitch at the Lodge on May 29th and 30th! The inaugural running of this event had perfect weather (50-60 degrees during the daytime and 40-55 degrees during the night time), and even the bugs cooperated (for the …
Golf Course Opens With New Electric Carts
The new fleet of fifteen E-Z-GO RXV ELiTE carts have arrived, bringing a new experience for getting around the course at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. With the supply chain backlog in the outdoor activities industry, we didn’t know if these new carts would arrive in time for the June 1st course opening. E-Z-GO, and the …
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Wed Talk with Kae: The Peace Only an Intimate Wedding Can Give
Some towns nestle up against our hearts. They end up becoming the type of place you know you’ll yearn for and think about when drowning in the everyday monotony. The place where you say, “can we fit it in this year?” in addition to the vacation you’ve been saving your PTO days for. Or at …
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Why we have a minimum night stay
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is located in a vibrant and beautiful wilderness. Here in the Keweenaw we are in a remote part of the state of Michigan as well as the country. The Lodge is located just outside of Copper Harbor, which is known for being the furthest town from an interstate road in the …
Update on the Proposed Cell Tower: Drone and Balloon Test
Diamond Communications and Ramaker & Associates have agreed to do drone and balloon tests as part of the Section 106 “avoidance, minimization, and mitigation” process. The section 106 process is a process administered by the FCC when historical properties are being affected by the development of a cell tower. The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and Brockway …
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