Friday-Sunday, April 23-25 2010 22nd Annual Spring Fling at The Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, Whitefish Point, Paradise, MI. Workshops, keynote speaker, birding experiences and a banquet.

Friday-Saturday, April 30-May 1 2010 Live music by Potter’s Field at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, Curtis, MI

Friday-Sunday, May 7-9 2010 Live music by John D. Lamb at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, Curtis, MI

Thursday-Sunday, May 13-16, 2010 1st Annual North of 45 Retreat for Writers, sponsored by The Erickson Center for the Arts. The retreat is open to writers of any style and will be held at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, on the southeast shore of Big Manistique Lake, Curtis, MI. On staff are novelist Steve Amick, creative writing professor Shelley St. Ange-Sheldon, songwriter and playwright Amy Speace and children’s author Jeff Schatzer. On Saturday night the public is invited to a presentation at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, where North of 45 staff will read from their work. For more information or to register, contact Kelly Chamberlin at 906-586-6000 or chamberlininn@sbcglobal.net.

Friday-Saturday, May 21-22 2010 Live music by Bob Hausler at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, Curtis, MI

Friday-Saturday, May 28-29 2010 Live music by Billy Brandt and Sarana Verlin at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, Curtis, MI

Saturday, May 29, 2010, 7am-noon Lumberjack Breakfast at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum, M-123 north of Newberry. Come out for a great breakfast of bacon, eggs, homemade sausage, pancakes and fried potatoes cooked over an authentic wood stove and served in the Cook Shack as it was done 100 years ago. Cost is $7.50 each.

Sunday, May 30 2010 Live music by Michael Lee at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, Curtis, MI

We took a close look at the snow conditions on Thursday afternoon. There were several bare spots on many of the runs and the snow cover near the lift terminals, both top and bottom, was very thin. Considering that the temps rarely got below freezing at night and hovered in the 60’s most every day, we felt that snow would not be good enough to remain open for the weekend. With these above normal weather conditions, we have decided to close for the season–the earliest close since we opened as Norway Mountain back in 1993.

For those of you who have any discount ticket vouchers, Media tickets or ValPak and RtownShopper coupons, we will honor those at their full value from next season’s opening day to December 24. We apologize for the short season and hope you can join us again next year.

Indianhead Season End Discount

Our friends at Indianhead Mountain in Wakefield have offered Norway season pass holders a lift ticket deal where you can buy 1 lift ticket at the regular price and get the second day for free. Make sure you bring along your Norway pass card to get the discount. Get there before Big Snow Country turns into the Big Puddle!

Season Pass

2010-2011 Season Pass’s are on sale now! Lot’s of great new benefits this year plus our Ski Free in March deal for new pass holders. Check out all the details and pricing on our Season Pass page. Order your pass online.

Facebook, Twitter and MySpace

We need more fans on our Facebook, Twitter and My Space pages!!! If you haven’t become a fan, what’s holding you back? Stop over at one of the social sites we have and join today. Tell your friends to join as well!! Check out our pages today!

Visit Norway Mountain Website >>>>

March - 13 - Klements Sausage
Klements Sausage-fest-Cookout featuring Klements sausage, fun and games with the famous Klements racing sausage guys!

March - 20 - Famous Bikini Races
Bikini Race Saturday at 1:00 PM. Bikini race takes place on the Chippewa headwall. Best time and crowd appeal prizes. Modified slalom course set up. Prizes include season pass or weekend lift and lodging package.

March - 27 - Slush Cup
Go ahead, try and make it across our pond. Pond skiiming, big splashes and big laughs!

April 3 - Mountain Bike Race
Mountain Bike Race down Voyager’s Hi-way starting at 1:00 PM.
Additional info: The mountain bike race is a GS/slalom type course with no jumps. Helmets are mandatory, no chains or spikes allowed.

April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt

Visit Indianhead Mountain Website >>>>

- - - - - Indianhead Mountain Lodging Packages - - - - - -

Lot’s of great new benefits this year and we will again have our Ski Free in March deal for new pass holders.

New this Year

* Early Season Special-double Rewards Points or Ski March for Free
* 10% Discount on all non-sale items in Ski Shop
* Get Two private ski or board lessons for any level at half price
* Special Rate of $20 for a pre-season full tune plus 2 in season quick waxes
* New Mid Week Only Pass
* Senior Pass Now at 60 years old

Check out all the details and pricing on our Season Pass page. You’ll can order your pass online or at the lodge!

Visit Norway Mountain Website >>>>

Military Discount

$5 off Lift Ticket with valid military ID

(Valid all season, not good with any other discounts, no half days)

Beginner Special

Lift/Group Lesson/Rental

Juniors 10-18 $73 Value for just $60

Adults 19+ $82 Value for just $70

(Valid any Day, not good with any other discounts)

Intro To Snow Sports Camp

Package Includes:
3 Lift Tickets, 3 Ski/Board Rentals, 3 One Hour Lessons
$99 for all 3 Sessions

Valid Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday till end of the season.

(Reservations Required, not good with any other discounts)

Wednesday Special

All Ages - $25 Lift Ticket, $5 Rental, $5 Lesson

(Valid from January 4-March 17, not good with any other discounts, no half days)

Thursday Special

2 for 1 lift tickets $36 Adults & $30 Juniors

(Valid till March 18, not good with any other discounts, no half days)

Sunday Special

$99 Family Lift Ticket Special includes 2 Adults + 2 Juniors. Extra Juniors just $20 each. 9 & Under Ski Free

(Offer good for immediate family members only)

Sunday Special

Free Return Trip Voucher with the purchase of a regular priced lift ticket for your next trip to Norway Mountain

(Good to the End of the Season)

Coupons

Use your Val Pak $10 off coupon or go to www.RtownShopper.com for half-off lift tickets

Ski Free in March

Purchase a 2010-2011 Norway Mountain Season Pass and Ski the entire Month of March for Free!

(Details and pass pricing coming soon)

$29 Norway Mountain Discount Lift Tickets

Check Back Next Season for Discount Lift Tickets

The $29 Norway Discount Tickets are good all season and are still worth $29 toward the purchase of a regular priced lift ticket next year.

Visit Norway Mountain Website >>>>

Cost $10 + 2 nonperishables
(food donations given to local charity)

Location:
Oxbow Terrain Park at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort

Prizes awarded following competition at the Caribou Lodge.

Visit Big Powderhorn Mountain Website >>>>

Kids Ski Sundays in February

Visit ABR Trails Website >>>>

Restaurants will have tables set up from the trailhead along a designated route on the River Trail. You can ski or snowshoe on the River Trail to the food booths. It is a 1-2 mile route.

Skiers enjoy the Taste of Trails event

Vendor List

The Kimball Inn – Pasta Fagilio Vesuvio (Italian Bean Soup), Pork Tenderloin con Gorgonzola, Polenta Grasso con Bechamel, and Scampie Pasta

At the Trail Head Sun Deck

The Olde Suffolk Ale House – Hot Porketta Sandwiches

River Trail …end of the Field

Breakwater Café – Swedish Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes

At the Balsam Cabin exit along the River Trail

Don & GG’s – Thai Chicken Tacos, White Chicken Chili and Grilled Pita

The Warm UP Shack (At the River Trail Bowl Area)

The Pastry Kitchen – UP Famous Pasties in the mini version

River Trail /Jack Pine

Liberty Bell Chalet – Italian Pizzas: Cheese, Sausage and Veggie

River Trail /Memory Lane

Ryans – Chicken Dumpling Soup

River Trail at the Hill By pass

There is no special cost for the event, just buy a trail pass and pay the food costs at each booth (typically $2-4).

Visit ABR Trails Website >>>>

Climbing one of the hills at ABR

Visit ABR Trails Website >>>>

Events: Classic or Freestyle in the 24 K BigFoot’s Revenge or Classic in the 12 K Eki Loppett

Start Time /Location: All participants in each of the events need to be ready for a 10:00 am shot gun start at the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.

Finish Location: All events finish back at the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.

Awards: Awards will be given to the top 5 males & females in each of the 3 events. Medals will also be presented to the top 3 males & females in each age division. Award ceremony will be held at the Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore in following the event at 1:30pm. The Falling Rock Cafe is located on M-28 at the traffic light in Munising, MI. Help thank the cafe for letting us use their facilities. Be sure to order a cup of coffee or latte. Hot soup and sandwiches are also available.

Packet Pickup: Packets will be available for pickup on day of race beginning at 8:00 am till 9:30AM in the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.

Registrations: Registrations will be taken up to 9:30 am on day of race in the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.

Pre-registration is appreciated.

Visit Valley Spur Website >>>>

One ticket entry gets you in for both days of racing excitement.

The Drummond Island Lions Club will be providing refreshments during both days of racing.

Visit DrummondIsland.Net >>>>

—– - - - - - Drummond Island Lodging Packages - - - - - —–

Sunny skies and 15 degrees this morning, warming to 20 and NO WIND! The Idun terrain park is open with 6 features.

Tuesday’s forecast is for sunny skies with a high of 20. We are at day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas Specials. Tuesday is 1/2 price pints of tap beer in Toasty’s Bar–domestic and imports. Ski the day and relax.

Visit Norway Mountain Website >>>>

Norway Mountain is celebrating it’s own 12 days of Christmas giving with deals for you all of the holiday season. Starting Wednesday Dec 23 a new deal will be offered to all our customers. Get up to Norway and bring your friends along for fun and savings.

Visit Norway Mountain Website >>>>

Lanterns are placed along the entire one-mile loop for a unique and memorable skiing experience. Stop about halfway around the loop at the warming shelter where the park naturalist will have a campfire going. This trail has an “easy” difficulty rating; however, skiing at night is always a challenge.

“This place is incredible in the winter,” said Park Interpreter Bob Wild. “What better way to see the park and experience winter, than by participating in one of these naturalist-lead programs.”

Lantern Light Cross-Country Skiing: Remaining outings are 20 and 27 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is located on the south shore of Lake Superior near Silver City in Ontonagon County.

This program may be cancelled due to weather. To inquire about cancellations call 906-885-5206.

For more information on winter recreation opportunities at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, call 906-885-5275 or visit www.michigan.gov/porkies.

All motor vehicles entering a Michigan State Park or Recreation Area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8.

- - - - - Porcupine Mountains Lodging Packages - - - - - -

OPENING FOR THE SEASON DECEMBER 11
Indianhead will open for it’s 50th Ski Season on Friday, December 11!! With over 2 feet of natural snow and a huge snowmaking system, we will have great early season conditions! Check out our live cam and new video snow report!

DISCOUNT ONLINE TICKET OFFERS
Indianhead is offering incredible savings on One, Two and Three day lift tickets! Save up to $47 per person when you buy now! Click here for more info.

EXCLUSIVE ENEWS LODGING OFFER!
HOLIDAY SEASON SAVINGS!
Save 40% on Mountain Top Hotel Style Rooms during the Holiday Season at Indianhead!

Save 30% on One & Two Bedroom Tomahawk Trailside Condos
Offers valid December 26 through January 3, 2010. Minimum two night stay required. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Call 1.800.3INDIAN today.

Click here for other money saving lodging specials!

WIN A TRIP VIDEO CONTEST
Submit any downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, or fun filled times at Indianhead Mountain Resort videos. The video with the most online votes wins. Click here for more info

SEASON PASS SPECIAL ENDS DECEMBER 11

Buy your Indianhead Season Pass now and save big! Enjoy the LONGEST ski season in Big Snow Country. Adult passes start at only $255. Kids 9 and under ski FREE with paid adult! Click for info New this season, more season pass perks.

The weather was finally cooperating with us tonight and at 8:30pm we turned on the pump and began making snow. Should be able to get a good 10-12 hours in tonight and shutdown for the day around 10:00am. Friday night is looking good as well. Check out the video of us starting up the first snow gun of the season!

8 inches of new snow at Indianhead!!

Visit Indianhead Mountain Website >>>>

From Official Indianhead Mountain Resort Group on Facebook

Snow on the mountain! About an inch or two fell last night. Time to start planning your ski vacation to Indianhead!

Visit Indianhead Mountain Website >>>>

The snow guns are ready to go at Norway Mountain with a chance of flurries next week.

Visit Norway Mountain Website >>>>

Get your 2009-2010 Norway Mountain season passes today!. Don’t miss out! Season pass forms can be picked up at the Norway Mountain main office or can be found on this page or by calling our office at 800-272-5445 or 906-563-9700

Purchase your Season Pass online from the comfort of your home. Visit our Online Store today! Please be sure to print out all forms and fax or mail them to the address listed below to complete your order.

Visit Norway Mountain Website >>>>

BUY YOUR PASS BEFORE SEPT 15 AND RECEIVE A $20 GIFT CARD FREE!!

Call 1.800.3INDIAN and ask for the Ticket Office.

REDISCOVER GREAT VALUE. PASSHOLDER BENEFITS

As a passholder at Indianhead Mountain, you’ll enjoy great money-saving benefits, not to mention the longest season in Big Snow Country!

• Indianhead opens EARLIER and stays open LATER than any other resort in Big Snow Country. Our season is longer than many in the Midwest ensuring you get maximum VALUE for your dollar.
• Bring A Friend for only $25. On select dates throughout the season, passholders can bring one friend skiing or boarding for only $25. Offer valid Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Monday, President’s Weekend Monday and the entire season beginning in March!

NEW THIS SEASON!

• Save 30% off hotel rooms. Rooms can only be booked within 14 days of arrival date. Not valid December 26-January 3rd or with any other offer or discount. Based on availability.*
• Save 10% on food in the Main Lodge Restaurant. Discount good on food purchases only.*
• 10% off at Indianhead Gift Shop. Shop is located adjacent to the front desk in the Main Lodge.*

*Must present pass at time of purchase to receive special pricing. Special offers are not valid with any other offer or discount.

Visit Indianhead Mountain Website >>>>

The peace and tranquility you’ve been looking for can be found in The Meadows at Norway Mountain. Our spacious 1+ to 3+ acre lots overlook the beautiful Pine Creek Valley. Each lot has been designed for optimal access to recreational land, exceptional views and privacy and are walking distance to the ski lifts. Prices start at $29,900. The Meadows at Norway Mountain is the perfect location for your year round or seasonal home. Plus with just 5-8 lots per cul-de-sac, there’s an extra sense of seclusion. The City of Norway is just a short drive and Iron Mountain is less than 15 minutes away. Click on the Virtual Tour tab to the left to view circle tours taken throughout the year at The Meadows.

For More Information on The Meadows at Norway Mountain Click Here >>>

Explore the Haunting World of Shipwrecks

Lake Superior. Deceivingly beautiful, yet the big lake’s unrelenting fury has earned her the reputation of being the most treacherous of the Great Lakes. Throughout the museum gallery visitors see dramatic shipwreck legends come to life. Artifacts and exhibits tell stories of sailors and ships who braved the waters of Superior and those who were lost to her menacing waves. The bell of the famous Edmund Fitzgerald is displayed in the museum as a memorial to her lost crew. Whitefish Point marks the critical turning point for all ships entering or leaving the lake. The waters that extend west from Whitefish Point along the 80-mile stretch of rugged shoreline have earned the ominous title, “Lake Superior’s Shipwreck Coast.”

Take a trip back in time on a guided tour of the fully restored 1861 Lightkeepers Quarters. You’ll hear first-hand accounts of keepers and their families who manned this side-by-side duplex building while tending the light. The Lightkeepers Quarters features period furnishings, descriptive panels, and artifacts from the days of the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Life Saving Service.

Visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Website >>>>

The rankings are part of Golf Digest’s biennial America’s 100 greatest courses package and will appear in a spring 2008 issue.

TimberStone, located at Pine Mountain Resort, is the only course in the Upper Peninsula to ever make the “Best In State” rankings.

Golf Digest has conducted America’s 100 greatest golf courses ranking since 1966, making it the oldest and most respected ranking in the game.

The magazine’s panel of 800 low-handicap male and female golfers nationwide played and rated the courses on criteria including shot value, resistance to scoring, design variety, memorability, aesthetics, conditioning and ambiance.

TimberStone will unveil a new pro shop “Timbers on the Green” in the spring as well as a short-game practice area.

Visit www.pinemountainresort.com for additional resort and course information.

Stay and play reservations are available by calling 906-774-2747. Tee times are available up to 12 days in advance of play by calling 906-776-0111.

Michigan’s top golf courses

1. Crystal Downs CC, Frankfort

2. Oakland Hills CC (South), Bloomfield Hills

3. Arcadia Bluffs GC, Arcadia

4. Lost Dunes, Bridgman

5. Tullymore GC, Stanwood

6. Forest Dunes GC, Roscommon

7. Bay Harbor G.C., Bay Harbor

8. TimberStone GC, Iron Mountain

9. Wuskowhan Players Club, West Olive

10. Treetops Resort, Gaylord.

Much of this remarkable state park is housed on Mackinac Island, which is without a doubt, one of ‘the world’s 20 most beautiful islands’ as dubbed by Conde’ Nast Traveler magazine.

Originally established as a national park in 1875, Mackinac Island later became Michigan’s first state park. Eighty percent of the island is still park land, punctuated by distinctive stone formations like the breathtakingly beautiful Arch Rock.

Mackinac State Historic Parks is a family of living history museums and nature. Its sites include Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island State Park, Historic Downtown on Mackinac Island, Colonial Michilimackinac, Historic Mill Creek and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City.

Magnificent scenery and history await you at Mackinac State Historic Parks, with its historic forts, shops, blacksmith shop, sawmill, churches and homes that step into the past for a glimpse of life form the 1770s to the 1910s.

The festivities begin June 15. Visit Mackinac State Historic Parks for a list of activities related to the 50th anniversary.

For More Info Visit Travel Michigan >>>