Observation Deck – Hole 1 and Brockway Mountain

OVERVIEW

The observation deck will be a feature of the resort to provide a comfortable, level area to take in the iconic view down Hole 1 of the golf course and Brockway Mountain.

GOALS OF THE OBSERVATION DECK

The goals of the project is to build an observation deck for lodging guests to enjoy:

• The view of Brockway Mountain
• The view of the golf course
• Night sky viewing and have a level place to set up telescopes
• Relaxing/reading on calm days
• Wildlife/birding viewing
• Photography
• A space for outside dinners

 The deck/platform will also provide educational opportunities with interpretive signs:

Time Line:

• March 2023: The conceptual plan was started by Chris Guibert.

• April 2023: Discussions with a designer – decided to work on the initial design in-house.
• September 2023: First computer conceptual drawing was completed by Chris Guibert
• February 2024: Zoning permit application submitted to Keweenaw County
• March 2024: Zoning Permit issued

CONCEPTS

Observation decks around the country:

• https://www.susquehannockwildlife.org/stargazing/
• https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/stargazing-st-george-island
• https://treehotel.se/en/all-rooms/8-rum/32-the-7th-room

CURRENT DESIGN

DESIGN ELEMENTS

• The deck will incorporate the parkitecture style of the Lodge. 
• Deck will be handicap accessible
• Initially it will be built on wooden footings.
• Railings will use round logs similar to the OAC porch

LOCATION

OPTIONS

• Interpretive Signs: Interpretive signs will be added to provide educational topics.
  Possible sign topics
  
  • Night Sky Information
  • Geology of Brockway
  • History of the Golf Course
  • What am I looking at?

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• Scopes: An all weather viewing scope might be added.

• • Nikon: Nikon Binocular Telescope 25×120: https://en.nikon.ca/nikon-products/product/binoculars/25×120-binocular-telescope-with-fork-mount.html
  • Omegon: Sightseeing telescope Bonview 20×100: https://www.omegon.eu/instruments/omegon-sightseeing-telescope-bonview-20×100/p,53306
  • See Coast – Mark 1 Scope: https://seecoast.com/our-viewers/coin-non-coin-operated-telescopes/
  • HDC Scopes: https://www.heritagedestination.com/hdc-products—dl-range

OPERATIONS

• The observation deck will be available for lodging guests to use throughout the day and night, weather permitting.

EXECUTION

• Acquire zoning permit
• Hire a designer
• Acquire a building permit
• Have plans drawn up by a certified architect
• Bid Job
• Decide if we contract the project out or bid job
• Move flag pole to a new location
• Move historic tractor to new location
• Prep Site 
• Construct Deck

PERMITS

Zoning Permit: