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Celebrate Valentine's Day the Michigan Way
The day for lovers, sweethearts, paramours and chocoholics is drawing near. Like it, love it, or hate it, Valentine's Day has become an annual tradition. As you celebrate the holiday, consider making your day special with something from Michigan. |
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Fly High at the Pine Mountain Ski Jumping Tournament
Pine Mountain was once the highest artificial ski jump in the world and is still known throughout the world as one of the best jumping hills. Every year the Kiwanis Ski Club in Iron Mountain hold the Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Competition. It takes place the weekend of February 11-12, 2012 and will draw top US & international jumpers 12 countries and over 20,000 spectators. |
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Michigan and the Super Bowl
While there's nowhere near the degree of Michigan hype this year as there was in 2006 when Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL, we have a few points of Michigan interest for when the New England Patriots meet the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday including former Wolverine & Spartan players, Michigan's own Madonna and how to add a little Michigan to your Super Bowl spread! |
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You might also want to check our Recreation & Sports links for all of Michigan! A random featured link...Copper Country Hockey History
The Copper Country, in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, is considered the Birthplace of Organized Professional Hockey and Home of the Worlds First All Professional Hockey Team. This web site tells the story.
Featured Links - Copper Country Hockey History (Houghton, Houghton County)
- Copper Peak Ski Flying (Ironwood, Iron County)
- International 500 (I-500) Snowmobile Race (Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County)
- Iverson Snowshoe & Furniture Company (Shingleton, Alger County)
- Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures and Iditarod Racing (McMillan, Luce County)
- North Country Trail Association (Marquette, Marquette County)
- Pictured Rocks Cruises (Munising, Alger County)
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Munising, Alger County)
- Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park (Silver City, Ontonagon County)
- The Aurora Page at Michigan Tech (Houghton, Houghton County)
- U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Ski Museum (Ishpeming, Marquette County)
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Sports & Recreation > ArticlesFeb 7, 2012
Celebrate Valentine's Day the Michigan Way
Feb 2, 2012
Fly High at the Pine Mountain Ski Jumping Tournament
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Michigan and the Super Bowl
Jan 30, 2012
February Michigan Event Calendar
Jan 25, 2012
Absolute Michigan Giveaway: Boyne Mountain & Boyne Highlands Ski Tickets
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Northern Lights a strong possibility in Michigan!
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Absolute Michigan Giveaway: Ski Tickets to The Homestead
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Jan 10, 2012
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