Category: Dark Skies

Keweenaw Dark Sky Park Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

Jun. 23, 2022

As the headquarters for the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge leads the effort in the region to foster the dark skies. 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…

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KEWEENAW Q&A: DARK SKY PHOTOGRAPHY WITH NATE BETT

Apr. 23, 2021

Meet Nate Bett – Dark Sky (Astro) Photographer & Northern Lights Chaser Recently, we had a chance to talk with Nate Bett @natebett about a number of topics, including being born in the backwoods of the Upper Peninsula (with no electricity or indoor plumbing), why the Keweenaw is the best place to…

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5 TIPS FOR CHASING THE KEWEENAW’S NORTHERN LIGHTS

By Brad Barnett on Mar. 12, 2021

Let’s be honest: No matter where you go, it’s nearly impossible to guarantee witnessing the Northern Lights. Many dream of viewing the majestic bands of light dancing across a star-filled night sky. But very few ever get to see it in-person. It just so happens that if you’re in the continental…

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