Seeking to boost tourism year-around, communities from Alpena to Gaylord and into the Upper Peninsula are adding winter events to lure visitors during the slow season. Is it working? Kind of.
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Butterflies, dog sleds and bark: Get your outdoors Michigan fix this week
There’s so much to do, from a butterfly exhibit in Grand Rapids to a dog sled race in Calumet, winter triathlon in Grayling and even an herbal remedies workshop.
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Outdoorama, drinking in the snow and more this week in Michigan. Get outdoors!
What’s on tap in Michigan: An outdoor adventure show in Novi, winter beer festival and a vintage snowmobile convention. Make the most of it.
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Team USA can’t reel in medal at ice fishing championship in Michigan
After leading the first day, the team finishes sixth in the world match. It was held for the first time in Michigan, and organizers are angling to make fishing an Olympic sport.
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Ice fishing as an Olympic sport? On a frozen Michigan lake, they dare to dream
The World Ice Fishing Championship is this weekend on Tamarack Lake in west Michigan. The top prize may be gold, but organizers also hope to lure the interest of Olympics decision makers.
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Free fishing weekend in Michigan, ice climbing and more. Get outdoors!
What’s on tap this weekend in Michigan: Fish without a license, world-championship ice fishing, maple-syrup making and illuminated trails. Make the most of it.
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Thinking about a cold plunge in Michigan? We have some tips
Intrigued by a brisk, refreshing winter dip? Before you do, follow this advice to stay safe.
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Michigan winter: No better time to jump in lakes? Why cold plunges are so hot
From Detroit to Hancock, hardy souls are beating the winter blahs by swimming in lakes and rivers. Why this pandemic pastime — and Finnish tradition — has found staying power in Michigan.