A four-season historic wilderness resort at the top of the Keweenaw, est. in 1934
We have made the decision starting in 2020 that we will move to being a cashless operation. This means that starting this month, January, we will not be accepting cash for payments, and will only be accepting credit cards. This has been a gradual change, and not something that has happened over night. The first …
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As part of our test of the Lodge infrastructure this winter, we are figuring out what snow removal equipment we need. This is especially evident after receiving 17+ inches of snow yesterday. It is a good thing we added a new tractor and snow blower to our line of equipment. Kioti CK 3510, with snow …
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This past spring we had a photo contest, with the photos selected to be hung in the cabins, printed on wood from Unrefined Art in Niles, Michigan. We listed the winners in an earlier post, but we did not show the photos. Here are the photos, and where we currently having the photos hanging in …
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The inaugural Back 9 Endurance Run will be take place on May 16, 2020. This running event is a first for the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, and the first race of it’s kind in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (U.P.)! There are many great local running races throughout the year in the U.P. and in Michigan. …
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Lodging reservations are now open, and now you can book your cabin for the 2020 summer / fall season. [ Make a Lodging Reservation ] The first day of the 2020 summer / fall season for the general public to stay in lodging accommodations at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge will be May 1, 2020. This …
Our last event of the 2019 season was a fun one! On Saturday October 26, UPCROSS brought day 1 of the Keweenaw Cup to the Keweenaw Mountain lodge. Day 2 was held Sunday at the Trail’s End Campground, where racers were encouraged to race in costume. Proceeds from the Keweenaw Cup went to benefit the …
On October 11th, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge hosted our first pairing dinner. Our collaboration with Iron Fish Distillery resulted in a unique, fun dining experience for our guests. Our very own Chef Widad crafted the three course dinner. Iron Fish Distillery paired each course with their own custom cocktail. We saw a great opportunity to …
What is the best place to set up a campsite? Do you know how to avoid introducing or transporting non-native species? How far from a water source you should set up a campsite? Do you know how long different materials, even food waste, takes to decompose? Maybe you know all of these answers. Maybe you …
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We have finished our first golf season under new ownership after being run by the Keweenaw County since the Lodge opened in 1934. As such, we now have first-hand data of what is working and what isn’t working for the golf operations. In addition, we have data on golf rounds, golfer’s appreciation of the golf …
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The menu for the October 11th Iron Fish Distillery Pairing Dinner at the Lodge has been posted. [ View the KML – Iron Fish Pairing Dinner Menu ] Crafted by Chef Widad, and enhanced by the leadership at the Iron Fish Distillery, the 3-course menu has been designed to be a rustic meal — plain …
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