February 2008

500 Times Around: The I-500 Snowmobile Race

500 Times Around: The I-500 Snowmobile Race

A look at the International 500 Snowmobile Race where more than 30 teams race for 500 laps around a one-mile track in Sault Ste. Marie. Full article...

Air Born: Ski Jumping in the U.P.

Air Born: Ski Jumping in the U.P.

A visit to Ishpeming Ski Club just outside Marquette in the Upper Peninsula finds veterens of ski jumping's heyday mixing with young kids hoping to be the next Olympic hopeful for the sport. Full article...

Bill Thompson: Iceman Climbeth

Bill Thompson: Iceman Climbeth

An interview with Bill Thompson, avid ice climber in the Upper Peninsula and sponsor of the Michigan Ice Climbing Festival. Full article...

Boyne City

Boyne City

A getaway to Boyne City which includes snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, historic lodging and restaurant choices. Full article...

Foodie File: Nancy Kelly<br>Chef/proprietress, Pellston Market

Foodie File: Nancy Kelly
Chef/proprietress, Pellston Market

Interview with Nancy Kelly, chef/proprietress, Pellston Market. Full article...

How To: Veggie Monograms

How To: Veggie Monograms

Add unexpected elegance to your table with easy monogrammed place settings. Full article...

Lake Ice, Wild Ice

Lake Ice, Wild Ice

An essay about the challenges of taming lake ice into a dependable skating rink and the pleasure found in just letting it go wild. Full article...

Living in Harmony Dance Circle

Living in Harmony Dance Circle

Monthly dance circle at Just Imagine Creative Center spreads spirituality. Full article...

Persevering for Clean

Persevering for Clean

Clean up of the vacant industrial site at Tannery Bay, on the St. Mary's River just upstream from Sault Ste. Marie, is a testament to a communities willingness to push for clean land and water. Full article...

Pot Pies

Pot Pies

A list of editor's picks for pot pies to be found throughout Northern Michigan. Full article...

Sage at Odawa Casino Resort

Sage at Odawa Casino Resort

Short review of Sage at Odawa Casino Resort. Full article...

Snow Play

Snow Play

Travel with snow at its heart including the Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest and Mackinac island's Scenic Postcard Run. Information on music, events, outdoor snow activities and lodging. Full article...

Studio Spotlight: Beledi Global Dance Studio

Studio Spotlight: Beledi Global Dance Studio

Find global grooves Up North at Beledi. Full article...

Up North Air: Area Airports

Up North Air: Area Airports

A description of the two major airports servicing Northern Michigan, Cherry Capital Airport and Pellston Regional Airport. Full article...

Winter Science: The Subnivean Zone

Winter Science: The Subnivean Zone

Animals long ago discovered how to use the subnivean zone, a place near the earth that take advantage of the insulating nature of snow. A look at how wildlife uses this zone as well as how to take advantage yourself. Full article...

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