Category Archives: Destinations

Fly High at the Pine Mountain Ski Jumping Tournament

February 2, 2012 – 9:40 am

Every year the Kiwanis Ski Club in Iron Mountain holds the Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Competition, one of the best tournaments in the United world. The first competition was held in 1939, making 2012 is the 73rd annual. The event takes place the weekend of February 11-12, 2012 and will draw top US & international [...]

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February Michigan Event Calendar

January 30, 2012 – 8:30 am

Iron Works #2 – Cranbrook by MikeRyu Our Michigan February Event Calendar shows that the more the weather tries to keep us holed up, the more ways we find to get out and have fun!! Of course, there’s still many, many more and we invite you to fill us in on other February events in [...]

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Discover Michigan Wines at Regional Wine and Food Tasting Events

January 23, 2012 – 12:26 pm

Delicious Michigan is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, authors of the award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries and The History of Michigan Wines. Learn more and get autographed books at deliciousmichigan.com and read some of their past articles on Absolute Michigan at Michigan Uncorked! Michigan’s wine industry is booming, and the [...]

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January is Skiing Month on Absolute Michigan!

January 5, 2012 – 2:15 pm

Mulligans Hollow by Second Glance Photos Kevin Ryan January is Ski Month on Absolute Michigan, and all month long we are celebrating skiing in Michigan with original articles and features on downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding along with photos and videos that take you up close and personal with the Michigan ski experience. We’ll also [...]

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January Michigan Event Calendar

January 2, 2012 – 8:15 am

Frankfort, Michigan Lighthouse and Beach by forestlady Here’s a few highlights of the many events being held around Michigan for the month of January (be sure to click Read More to see them!). A lot of them are out in the snow for snowmobiles, skates, skis and sled dogs, but there’s also a chance to [...]

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Michigan New Years Eve Happenings

December 20, 2011 – 9:45 am

We have assembled a list of some of the best New Year’s Eve events from across the state including a number from Detroit & Grand Rapids / Kalamazoo’s massive New Year’s Fest’s featuring fireworks, music and more! Did we get them all? Not likely!! Be sure to add the ones we missed to the comments [...]

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December Michigan Event Calendar

December 1, 2011 – 7:45 am

Christmas Display by St. Laurent Photography Below is a list of just a few Michigan festivals & events for the month of December. As usual, there’s no way to get them all, so please add links and information for those we missed and reviews of ones we have here in the comments below! Fast Facts [...]

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DNR Uncut: Michigan State Parks Capture Top National Award

November 3, 2011 – 5:56 pm

Here’s a “guest” post from the Michigan DNR. We say “guest” in that we copied and pasted it from their website. Great parks, great news.  Collectively Falling – Bond Falls by Aaron C. Jors The Department of Natural Resources announced today that Michigan state parks and recreation areas have won the 2011 National Recreation and [...]

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November 2011 Michigan Event Calendar

November 1, 2011 – 9:35 am

November by Karen from Michigan Here’s a bunch Michigan festivals & events for the month of November. As usual, there’s no way to get them all, so please add links and information about the one’s we’ve missed (or reviews of ones we have here) in the comments below. Share this:

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Beer Week and the Detroit Fall Beer Festival

October 3, 2011 – 11:11 am

Michigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes over $24 million in wages with a total economic contribution of more than $133 million. In terms of overall number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #5 in the nation – thus supporting its claim as “The Great Beer State. 2nd Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival by Kc Jacoby [...]

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