Sports

It’s time to hit the slopes! Ski lovers wait for this all year long – the white stuff + a long weekend = heaven! Here are a couple of downhill ski options not far from Petoskey to checkout.  And while you’re here, be sure to spend a little of your time off the slopes walking be...
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Cherry blossoms and daffodils, even morel mushroom all announce the end of winter and the start of spring. This means baseball, a traditional past time for Americans. For more than a century and a half, dating to the 1830s, spring and summer have meant baseball, and this year is no differen...
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Whether you are a scratch golfer or a weekend duffer, there are plenty of great courses in the Northern Michigan region to try to hone your game. In no particular order, here are a few of the most impressive courses within easy driving distance of any Up North starting point: Hidden River...
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"Are you ready for some football?!" It's almost Super Bowl and I am willing to bet if you are a hard core football fan, you are probably more than ready for some football! My husband's favorite football team isn't doing so well this season and he isn't thrilled but I'm sure we will still tune into ...
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While there is trout fishing to do throughout the winter most fly fishers use the cold weather to prepare and ready themselves for the spring and summer seasons. On true way to prepare is tying new flies. Whether you are an expert or a novice, fly-tying is the perfect antidote for cold weat...
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Northern Michigan is known for their winters but that doesn't mean you need to stay inside and hybernate. There are plenty of fun and adventurous ways to get out and enjoy Northern Michigan in the snow. One of the best ways to explore the area is atop a pair of cross-country skis.  ...
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One great feature of Northern Michigan in the winter is snowshoeing. Snowshoeing certainly scores high on the simple scale. It's an easy activity to enjoy alone, or with the entire family, this is one of the reasons we enjoy it so much.  We enjoy the tranquility and peace of being able ...
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Okay, so maybe the U.S. Women’s National soccer team spoiled American fans with their World Cup victory in 2016.  The women were dominant in their run through tournament, and many of the players are recognizable off the pitch as well, due to the growing popularity of the sport in this country. ...
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  My own hockey season might have recently concluded, but there is still time to enjoy what some refer to as the greatest sport on ice. Whether you enjoy collegiate or professional versions, or something in-between, there is still enough hockey in the current schedule to make you think wint...
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