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Boyne Mountain Resurrects Tom Symons' Famous Martini

Boyne Mountain Resurrects Tom Symons' Famous Martini

Tom Symons may be gone, but the martini he and his friend Bill Harber made for 30 friends or so at the end of a Boyne Mountain ski day has been resurrected at the Snowflake Lounge.

A Winter of One-Day Culinary Classes at Northwestern Michigan College

A Winter of One-Day Culinary Classes at Northwestern Michigan College

Northwestern Michigan College offers one-day cooking classes through the winter with gourmet chefs in a state-of-the-art kitchen, including soups, pasta, bread and more.

Video: How To Choose the Right Cross-Country Skis

Video: How To Choose the Right Cross-Country Skis

Dick Fultz of the Cross Country Ski Shop in Grayling offers some terrific tips on how to choose just the right cross-country ski for beginners to the most experienced skier.

Video: Backcountry Outfitter's Tips for Choosing and Sizing Snowshoes

Video: Backcountry Outfitter's Tips for Choosing and Sizing Snowshoes

Snowshoeing is a terrific sport that almost anyone can do in Northern Michigan, but, as Sandy Graham of Backcountry Outfitters demonstrates, there are some key things to know when buying snowshoes.

Making Ice Wine in Northern Michigan

Making Ice Wine in Northern Michigan

Step into the harvest of just-frozen grapes in the vineyards of 45 North, a winery in Lake Leelanau, and explore the art and science of making ice wine.

Video: How to Make a Northern Michigan Evergreen Wreath

Video: How to Make a Northern Michigan Evergreen Wreath

Marley Demers, owner of Wreaths by Marley, demonstrates how to make a wreath using Douglas Fir, Fraser, Blue Spruce and more, combined with Northern Michigan pine cones and berries.

Throw a Local Foods Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan

Throw a Local Foods Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan

Five easy side dish recipes to make your Northern Michigan Thanksgiving simpler, greener, more local and absolutely delicious.

Classic Game Night: The Games, Lingo and Snacks for a Great Time

Classic Game Night: The Games, Lingo and Snacks for a Great Time

Tips and lingo for turning a blustery night into a classic game night including euchre, dominos and cribbage, each paired with a delicious snack recipe.

Video Outdoors 101: Knots Every Outdoor Person Should Know Part 2

Video Outdoors 101: Knots Every Outdoor Person Should Know Part 2

In Part 2 of our video series "Knots Every Outdoor Person Should Know," we focus on the bowline on a bight and the trucker's hitch.

Holiday Dessert Recipes with Dessert Wine Pairings

Holiday Dessert Recipes with Dessert Wine Pairings

Delicious holiday dessert recipes using apricots, pumpkin, chocolate and more are paired with dessert wines from Northern Michigan.

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