Where is the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge located?
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is located in upper Michigan, at the northern-most tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, along highway 41. The Keweenaw Peninsula (pronounced “key-win-awe”) is surrounded on 3 sides by the clear waters of Lake Superior, the world’s largest fresh water lake. The Peninsula is accessed by crossing one of the few lift bridges in the United States, spanning the Portage Canal in Houghton and Hancock, Michigan.

How far is the Lodge from major city centers?
The Lodge is located within an easy day’s drive from Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis, with major freeways linking much of the way. From Green Bay, Wisconsin--Duluth, Minnesota--and, Mackinac Island and Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan, it is a scenic 4 to 5 hour drive over lightly traveled two lane blacktop roads with breathtaking views of Lakes Michigan and Superior en route.

What is the history of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge?
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge was conceived and constructed during the Great Depression years of the 1930’s. One of hundreds of public works projects sponsored by the federal government at that time, unemployed copper miners were re-employed to clear the land on which the Lodge and its golf course now reside. The trees that were cut were used to construct the main lodge and guest cabins. These hand hewn log structures have been carefully preserved for almost 70 years, and are a rare and unique step back in time.

What is the Keweenaw Peninsula like? What is there to see and do?
The Keweenaw Peninsula is one of a few remaining pristine environments in North America. Originally populated in the 1800’s for its rich copper reserves, small mining communities dot the mountainous, forest terrain. After the mines closed, the communities and pristine natural environment remained. The Keweenaw Peninsula was deemed a national historic park in the 1990’s, and significant initiatives have been undertaken to preserve the historic mining structures, and its uniquely untouched ecosystem.

Historic tours, outdoor activities, shopping and dining abound. Copper Harbor, next to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge on highway 41, is a treasure-trove of gift stores and local art galleries. Historic Ft. Wilkins in Copper Harbor, a northern frontier army fort constructed in 1844, offers exhibits and living history interpretations. Boat cruises from Copper Harbor provide access to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse, one of the oldest on Lake Superior. The old mining communities that dot highway 41 offer copper mine tours, and an interesting selection of antique and gift shops. Hunting, fishing, cross-county and down-hill skiing are a few of the many sports enjoyed by local and visiting sports enthusiasts. Highway 26 that runs along northwest shore of the Peninsula offers spectacular views of the Lake Superior shoreline, and Brockway Mountain. From the top of Brockway Mountain, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Superior.
 

What is the weather like?
The summer weather in the Keweenaw is spectacular. The waters of Lake Superior act as a giant air-conditioner, making summer days and evenings a sunny yet cool retreat from the heat a short drive farther south. For winter sports enthusiasts, Lake Superior gears up its lake effect snow-making properties to provide a blanket of snow from December until April for local and visiting cross-county and down-hill skiers. To see the current local weather forecast, click here.

How can I make a reservation to stay at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge?
Call us at 888 MT LODGE (888-685-6343), or 906-289-4403. We look forward to meeting you, and helping to make your trip to the Keweenaw relaxing and enjoyable!