21 Feb
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World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship in Saint Ignace

Posted By: Alison in Activities, Big Feature, Events, GKO, Winter    

This International event is being hosted in the USA, St. Ignace, Michigan, of all places for the first time in 17 years!  Sunday February 19th through Sunday February 26th

WISSA is the ONLY world event where wings, kites and sails all compete together on snow or ice, slalom and course. This event, which is the oldest event its type, will be celebrated for 32nd...

30 Jan
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Classroom Contest for National Kids to Parks Day on May 19, 2012

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Articles, Educators, Events, News, Spring    

National Kids to Parks Day Set for May 19, 2012

 ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Classroom Contest Encourages Kids to Plan New & Exciting Ways to Explore Outdoors
Children, parents and teachers are gearing up for this year's National Kids to Parks Day (KTP), a nation-wide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust (NPT) in...

10 Jan
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Ice fish on Round Lake

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Events, Winter    

Kids Winter Celebration Day at Round Lake Saturday, February 4th, 2012 10 am to noon The Little Traverse Conservancy is teaming up with the Little Traverse Bay Bands (LTBB) of Odawa Indians and Maureen Stine of Natureology to provide a day full of winter fun “up-north” style! Observe tracks in the snow, learn about lakes in the winter, get a lesson in ice fishing and - if...

8 Jan
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Winter Fest at Tahquamenon Falls

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Events, Winter    

February 5, 2011. Winter Fest at the Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Lantern-lit cross country skiing, a winter campfire, guided snowshoe hikes and more. If you've never seen the falls in winter, bundle the kids up and make a day of it.  Seeing the ice below the Mackinaw bridge is fun, too!  Phone 906-492-3415

Lower Falls in Winter
Winter at Lower Tahquamenon Falls State Park

30 Dec
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Greenwood Sanctuary Winter Outing

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Events, Winter    

Greenwood Sanctuary Winter Outing
January 14th, 2012
Office: Area Events
10:00 am to noon
Location: Greenwood Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit one of the largest private properties in Little Traverse Conservancy's service area now protected with a conservation easement. Greenwood Sanctuary is a haven for elk, porcupine, and a multitude of other...

29 Dec
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Free Ice Skating Lessons in Harbor Springs

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Events, Winter    

Free Ice Skating Lessons
January 7th - March 3rd, 2012
Saturdays 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Harbor Springs Ice Rink/Sk8 Park
The Harbor Springs Sk8 Park/Ice Rink is offering free ice skating lessons Saturday mornings this winter from January 7 - March 3. Beginner and intermediate lessons are offered every half hour from 10 a.m. to noon. To register for the...

29 Dec
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Ski or snowshoe at Banwell Preserve along Pigeon River

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Events, Winter    

Banwell Preserve Winter Open House Saturday, January 21 10 am to 5 pm Stop in to visit with staff and learn more about the new trails at the recently-opened Banwell Preserve situated along the Pigeon River. Located east of Indian River, this preserve, combined with the Andreae Preserve, provide more than 500 acres and a total of 5.2 miles of trail. Bring skis or snowshoes...

29 Dec
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Snowshoe or ski Little Traverse Conservancy lands

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Events, Winter    

Greenwood Winter Outing Saturday, January 14 10 am to noon Visit one of the largest private properties in our service area now protected with a conservation easement. Greenwood Sanctuary is a haven for elk, porcupine, and a multitude of other wildlife. Landowner George Jury opens his gates and invites us in to explore. Trails will be groomed for skiing and snowshoeing, if...