Monthly Archives: December 2007

Blogs We Dig: Spouse Notes

Ryan is a photographer and designer who (in 2004) started one of our all-time favorite websites: The Snowsuit Effort because he wanted to know more about the people around him. The Snowsuit Effort went on permanent hiatus in early 2007 and then a little over a year ago, Ryan launched his latest effort: Spouse Notes. [...]

Michigan Ski Tour: Racing, Events & More

Welcome to our Michigan Ski Tour featuring downhill & cross country ski racing and some general ski links. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do and that you get a chance to enjoy cruising on some great runs or trails this winter.

Michigan Ski Tour: Cross Country Skiing

Last week, our Michigan Ski Tour took you to downhill skiing resorts from one end of the state to the other. You don't need a lift to have fun with skis though - read on for all kinds of nordic skiing fun!

Michigan Word of the Week: Snow

new snow, fog and sunrise by Latitude45
As snow arrives (which it did with a vengeance in the southern part of Michigan yesterday), Michiganders divide into two camps: those wishing they could hit the road for Florida and those readying their snow gear for all that winter has to offer. Here at Absolute Michigan we (mostly) [...]

Michigan Ski Tour: Southeast Lower Michigan

Our Michigan Ski Tour stops next in Southeast Lower Michigan. Stay tuned next week too as we explore cross country skiing and some events and racing!

Photo Friday: Rochester Elevator by St. Laurent Photography

Earlier this week, Alanna St. Laurent added the 24,000th photo to the Absolute Michigan group. Though her photo of the Borealis sculpture at the Ren Cen is cool, I thought this one would be a better introduction.
Alanna has a lot more photos of Rochester, Michigan and shots from other locations including Cranbrook, Belle Isle and [...]

Michigan Ski Tour: Southwest Lower Michigan

Our Michigan Ski Tour heads down to check out the skiing and snowboarding opportunities available in Southwest Lower Michigan ...

Shop Michigan: Northwest Special Freight Train from Lionel

The word of the week on Absolute Michigan this week was "toy" and one of the things we learned is that Lionel Model Trains are based right here in Michigan!
The Northwest Special Freight Train features a GP38 diesel locomotive, boxcar, 2-bay hopper, operating searchlight car, caboose and some Lionel FasTrack sections to get you going. [...]

Michigan Ski Tour: Northeast Lower Michigan

The next stop on our weeklong Michigan Ski Tour is Northeast Lower Michigan...
The Otsego Ski Club - Gaylord, MI
As a winter destination, the Otsego Ski Club provides families with the midwests only full service private ski facility with 27 runs, 5 chairlifts and outstanding terrain for all levels of skier and snowboarder.
Treetops Resort – Gaylord, [...]

Blogs We Dig: Neurotic Mom

Helping with dinner by Karen McG.
Neurotic Mom is a blog at mLive that has been online since at least January 2004. Three years later, author Jen Eyer is still kicking down a unique blend of informative articles, useful links along with some good old-fashioned fretting.
Some of her posts (Non-toxic Toys, Vacation Stress) fit right into [...]