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Snowsports

Downhill Skiing in the Western UP

February 24, 2010 Family

The rugged hills and reliable snows of the Western Upper Peninsula make it a favorite destination for skiers. Tina Lassen, a longtime Michigan Travel Ideas freelance writer and avid skier, writes about a recent getaway to Ironwood-area ski resorts.
As if on cue, the snow begins falling in earnest when I cross the border into the [...]

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Indulging along Garland’s Gourmet Glide

February 17, 2010 Events & Festivals

Food can make just about any activity that much better as Dianna Stampfler, Michigan Travel Ideas contributing writer, learns during the “Gourmet Glide” at Garland Lodge & Resort in Lewiston.
It’s a beautiful day when I slide into my cross-country skis and set out in search of tantalizing delectables. Garland’s “Gourmet Glide” lives up its [...]

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Nordic Skiing in Marquette County

February 5, 2010 Outdoors

With an 1896 lighthouse as a base lodge, Michigan Travel Ideas freelance writer Tina Lassen samples the wealth of Nordic ski trails that weave through the woods between Marquette and Big Bay.
Maybe the skiing can wait. Cradling a mug of coffee, I’m curled deep in an overstuffed chair in the living room of the Big [...]

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The Hike Alone is Worth the Trip

February 4, 2010 Outdoors

On a recent UP scouting trip Trevor Meers, Midwest Living’s executive editor, tests his stamina while ice climbing and marvels at Lake Superior while snowshoeing.
Ice Climbing
It’s exhilarating and very demanding of the upper body, legs and circulatory system (your fingers feel frostbit after the exertion of a climb). A climb of less than 20 [...]

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High Energy: Snow Falling On Cedars

January 27, 2010 Outdoors

Thanks to Dan Donarski for sharing this guest blog piece on the high-octane excitement of snowmobiling in Michigan.
When the snow starts falling on cedars, and all the other trees across Michigan, snowmobile enthusiasts like Gordie Gilray of Sault Ste. Marie begin to get excited – really excited. “Michigan is at her best in the [...]

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The Fish Might Be Biting But The Ice Is Thinning

January 20, 2010 Family

Thanks to Dan Donarski for another guest blog piece full of safety tips for the avid ice fishers in the light of the abnormally high temperatures of the season.
Unseasonable warm weather has struck the State of Michigan, and it appears that above freezing temperatures will be the norm through the next week. While this [...]

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Find Your Inner Jack London: On You Huskies!

January 12, 2010 Family

Thanks to Dan Donarski for this guest blog piece on the magic of dog sledding and advice on where you can experience it this winter.  If you’ve never been dog sledding, make it your Pure Michigan resolution this winter to get out and try it!
Not more than 10 or 15 years ago, you would have [...]

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Pure Winter Fun

December 11, 2009 Outdoors

Last week, we were wondering when the snow would get here.  This week, the wondering is over.  We got snow – and a lot of it!
The good news about all this snow is that Pure Michigan’s ski and snowsports resorts are ready to open their doors, fire up their chairlifts, and invite you to come [...]

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Let It Snow

December 3, 2009 Outdoors

Now that’s it December, we’re starting to wonder – when is Mother Nature going to work her magic and turn Michigan into a winter wonderland?  We’re itching to get outside and play!  We want to go cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snowmobiling.  We’re longing for those clear nights where you can see [...]

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