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Winter’sMidwestTreasureNorthwest Michigan shines as the crown jewel in the Midwest winter crown

Northern Michigan Winter 2011-2012

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From deep powdered slopes to snow-covered sled trails, Northern Michigan and its special communities make for one unique winter wonderland. Come join the fun! Turn inside for photos and features on this special place. Welcome Winter!

On the Cover:The waters of northern Michigan serve as playgrounds in every season, and ice boaters take full advantage of the frozen lakes throughout the winter months. Grabbing a cup of cocoa and heading to shoreline viewing spots like Josephine Ford Park in Harbor Springs makes for a great way to pass a chilly afternoon. (Photos courtesy of Casey Morley)

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LAKE MICHIGANThis awesome custom built home is located in the heart of Wilderness Park & is surrounded by thousands of acres of state land & close access to miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline. Profes-sional craftsmanship is seen throughout this significant home. 4 bedroom 3 bath private setting home is perfect for the outdoorsman & hunters plus guest quarters for thirteen. An excellent family retreat or hunting lodge. Heated workshop with room for all the northern toys. This is a must see to appreciate.

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WILDERNESS PARKThis 2 bedroom 1 bath vintage “Lake Michigan Stone Home” and adjacent garage/workshop/studio was completely remolded in 1992. Lo-cated in Carp Lake Village the Post Office is just 0.2 miles, the public boat launch to Paradise Lake is 0.4 mile, and Mackinaw City is 7 miles Used as a year around home or cottage the 3 area air conditioned Vermont casting wood burning fireplace insert add to your comfort. The large lot, living room, family room and study are “Icing on the Cake”

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On Douglas Lake’s north shore with 2 acres of woods and 117 feet of waterfront. Enjoy year-round use with easy access form I-75. Beautiful views form this well maintained family cottage. Includes furniture, dock and boat hoist.

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DOUGLAS LAKEFully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit with an impeccable sand beach just steps away from the front door. Boat slip and mooring included as well as a one car garage. Land Contract Terms Available.

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CROOKED LAKE150’ of Beautiful Burt Lake frontage. This 2 bedroom 1 bath Log cabin is a true Northern Michigan cottage. With beauti-ful views and wonderful frontage great for entertaining or a peaceful retreat.

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BURT LAKEAmazing is the word. This Lake Michigan quaint historic cottage has undergone major restoration, yet maintained the feel of days gone by. Sand beach frontage with incredible Mackinac Bridge views on a quiet dead - end street and only steps from the Historic Fort. Ideal setting for a summer retreat or year-round home.

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Overlooking Little Traverse Bay is this three bedroom, two baths home. Located on the bluff in Harbor Springs you will find this com-pletely remodeled home with a new three car attached garage with a complete 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchenette guest quarters above. This is one of the rare bluff homes with a very large backyard. This home has a heated garage with in floor heated approach, many extras and a must see for the Harbor Springs in town family.

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Winter Farm MarketsThe cold has put an end to outdoor markets, but it’s warm inside. Support local vendors, enjoy fresh, organic produce and get out of the cold. Check out some of the area’s Farmer’s Markets that have expanded their seasonal markets through the long months of win-ter.

Charlevoix:With over 20 vendors, the Charlevoix Winter Farmers Market is in it’s first season, gathering the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., expected to run through May 3, 2012.

The market is hosted at the Charlevoix Public Library’s Commu-nity Room, off Clinton Street.

A children’s story hour is hosted at 10:30 a.m. featuring stories about vegetables, healthy eating and farm animals.

Special events include:-Holiday market on December 22 featuring fresh garlands,

wreaths, treats for a Christmas meal, and cooking demonstrations from Charlevoix’s popular eatery, Roquette.

-The February market will bring in the Charlevoix Area Hospital for free health screenings.

-In March, a cooking demonstration will highlight supper bowl snacks.

The market offers unique products and staples; including apples, garlic, greens, organic meat, cheese, fresh bread, mustard, home made pickles, soup, scones, cherry juice, beef jerky, pet treats, hummus, home made butter and even Christmas trees.

For more information call (231)547-2101.

Harbor Springs: Beginning in January the Harbor Springs Farmers Market will have a new home in the Harbor Springs High School cafeteria on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., scheduled to run through April. The more intimate and personal market will

average around ten vendors.Come in from the cold for farm fresh eggs, locally raised beef,

pork, chicken and turkey, pies, coffee, bread, fresh coffee and hot chocolate, fresh pasta, barbecue sauce and all sorts of made-with-love canned goods.

Beautiful fresh Christmas decorations will also be available. This is the spot to shop for holiday wreaths and swags.

Look for special events to accompany each month’s market.

Boyne City: Boyne City Farmers Winter Markets are Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The market is held in the red pole barn next to the library. The library recently purchased the building for possible future expan-sion. With close to 15 vendors, the market features only farm and food vendors.

A special market is planned for Friday, December 23, to allow cus-tomers to purchase their meal ingredients for Christmas and Christ-mas Eve celebrations.

Currently the market features produce, homemade sweets, mus-tard, bread, bagels, cheese, and maple syrup.

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DECEMBEROpen thru Dec. 21 – Crooked Tree Art

Center’s Annual Holiday Bazaar, Wonderful creations by area artists and original gift giving ideas. Free gift wrapping. Downtown Petoskey. (231)347-4337. www.crookedtree.org

Dec. 26 - 31 – Nub’s Nob Racing Christ-mas/Holiday Training Camp, features six days of the best training and coaching for serious ski racers of all ages. Call the Winter Sport School for more information at 800-SKI-NUBS.

Dec. 26 – Nub’s Nob Holiday Night Ski-ing and Riding, begins and runs from 6 -10 p.m. through Jan. 1 with the exception of New Year’s Eve. Entertainment at Nub’s Pub 3-6 p.m. Dec. 27- Jan. 1.

Dec. 27 – Boyne Country Sports Holiday Ski & Snowboard Demo, at Boyne High-lands, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.. This is your chance to check out all the new skis and snowboards from industry leaders in one location for FREE.

Dec. 31 – Nub’s Nob New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade, begins at 6 p.m. at the bottom of the Green lift. No charge.

Dec. 31 – Boyne Highlands New Year’s Eve, Fireworks and Torch Light Parade, on the slopes.

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 5-9 p.m.. For all ages, family fun, food, performances, workshops.Mid-night at 9 ball-drop. Mitchell St, downtown Petoskey. (231)347-4337.

JANUARYJan. 2 – Labatt Adult Race Leagues, start

at Nub’s Nob. 31st year of fun league racing continues every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday night until March 8, 2012.

Jan. 3 – Nub’s Nob Night Skiing, begins and runs every Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat until March 12 from 6 to 10 pm, on Friday and Sat nights and 5-9 p.m. Mon, Wed, Thurs. Also open for holiday night skiing on Sun, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20, 6-10 p.m..

Jan. 3 – Nubs Nob Ski Academy, Sunday, Saturday afternoons and Wednesday night sessions start and run through February 26, 2012. Ages 7 - 14 from 2 - 4 p.m.. Call the Winter Sports School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.


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Jan. 4 – The Outfitter Nordic Series, the Outfitter in Harbor Springs offers a friendly series of evening Nordic races and tours beginning at 6:30pm at Nub’s Nob. Call Will Baker for details at (231)526-2621.

Jan. 7 – Paul Keller and His Mini Big Band, swinging big band music at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. Downtown Peto-skey at 8 p.m.. Tickets at www.crookedtree.org or by calling (231)347-4337.

Jan. 13-14 – Bay Harbor Ice and Snow Festival, watch ice carvers create works of art with ice in both professional and amateur divisions while competing for cash prizes. Winter activities for the whole family.

Jan. 14 – Volkl Skis, demo day at Boyne Highlands allows guests to try their latest offerings. Volkl has long been known for making some of the highest quality skis in the industry and this is your chance to try them for free.

Jan. 14 – Bearfoot, will be presented by Blissfest will perform at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. String band traditions are meet-ing youthful creativity. Visit http://www.blissfest.org.

Jan. 15 – Staffords Wedding Show, at Bay View Inn, in Petoskey. Spend the afternoon planning your perfect day with a variety of vendors and wedding professionals.

Jan. 19-21 – Mackinaw City Winterfest, Best known for outhouse races, includes chili cookoff, snow sculpting, sleigh rides and more. For more info call Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce (231)436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.

Jan. 21 – Huck Finn Half Pipe, and Slope-style Competition events are sanctioned by USASA and top finishers will earn points towards an invite to nationals. For more information, visit www.boneheadx.com.

Jan. 21 – Moose Jaw Safari, ride begins at 9 a.m.. Meet at Harbor Springs Skating Rink. Best Bean Soup ready at noon. Visit http://www.harborspringssnowmobileclub.com/ for more information.

Jan. 22 – City of Petoskey Ski and Snow-board Program, A learn to ski and snow-board program on 3 consecutive Sundays geared to the whole family. Contact the Petoskey Parks and Rec Department at (231)347-2500.

Jan. 23 – Harlem Globetrotters, have thrilled audiences around the world for 86 years and will be at the Petoskey High School Gym, game starts at 7 p.m. For more infor-mation or to purchase discounted group tickets visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

Jan. 26 – Swirl, at Crooked Tree Arts Center is a monthly wine tasting with music and the most recent art exhibit on display featuring City Park Grill. 5:30- 7 p.m.. Call (231)347-4337. www.crookedtree.org

FEBRUARYFeb. 3 – Volkl/Marker/Point 6 Speed

Series Race, at 7 p.m.. Giant Slalom Rac-ing on Smokey. Seven race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. To view race series schedule visit nubsnob.com For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.

Feb. 4 – Metro Jazz Voices, at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, 8 p.m.. A four part harmony vocal jazz ensemble. Call (231)347-4337, www.crookedtree.org.

Feb. 4 – Winterfest, in Boyne City will return to downtown. Everything in the family-friendly Winterfest is free, includ-ing frozen turkey bowling, frozen fish toss, broom ball, a Scavenger Hunt for teams of up to eight people and a Chili Cook-Off. To enter Scavenger Hunt or Chili Cook-Off call the Boyne Area Chamber at (231)582-6222.

Feb. 5 – Ski the Loppet, a ski tour that has been a winter celebration for nearly 30 years. This year, the Loppet begins on LaCount Road. Skiers can also start at one of the two aid stations on Middle Village and Wilderness Road.

Feb. 10- 11 – Chocolate Covered Boyne, is a night of chocolate and taste tests. Specials offered by area merchants and restaurants. Buy your valentine something sweet this year.

Feb. 18 – Bay Harbor Bridal Show, fea-tures Northern Michigan’s top wedding pro-fessionals and tips on the year’s latest trends. Complimentary gift bags will be available for the brides-to-be, while supplies last, and a door prize drawing for gifts from vendors.

Feb. 18-19 – Presidents Day weekend Rail Jam, at Boyne Highlands, begins at 2 p.m.. Open to all skiers and snowboarders who like sliding boxes and grinding rails.

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Community Center in Harbor Springs for the annual event where area restaurants and community members compete for top awards in different categories of chili. Try a taste from 2-4 p.m. Spicy, traditional, vegetarian and more are included in the selections. For more information visit www.harborspringschamber.com or call (231)526-7999.

Feb. 17-19 – Burton Mountain Festival, at Boyne Highlands is a chance to ride all the latest boards, boots and bindings from industry leader Burton. Enjoy giveaways, silly games, prizes and a chance to talk riding with Burton representatives. This event is free.

Feb. 18-19 – Free Ice Fishing Weekend, allows families and friends to enjoy one of Michigan’s premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for free. All fishing license fees will be waived in Michigan for these two days.

Feb. 19 – Petoskey Winter Carnival, at Petoskey’s Winter Sports Park. A day of good family fun including a youth sledding competition and figure and speed skating exhibitions. Don’t miss the cardboard chal-lenge, a cardboard sled race.

Feb. 20 - 25 – Petoskey Winter Blues Festival, Celebrate winter and beat the winter blues during the fun-filled events during the entire week. Petoskey’s Got Tal-ent is February 21 at City Park Grille, Ghost Walk, February 22 and Chocoholic Frolic, February 23. More details to come.

Feb. 23 – Swirl, at Crooked Tree Arts Center, a monthly wine tasting with music and the most recent art exhibit on display featur-ing Lake Street Market. 5:30- 7 p.m.. Call (231)347-4337. www.crookedtree.org

Feb. 25 – Middle Earth Snowboard Se-ries, Slopestyle competition at Nubs Nob. Open to all freestyle skiers and snowboard-ers. Call (248)684-5794 for details.

Feb. 25-26 – Petoskey Boat & Outdoor

Show, will feature boats, water toys, travel trailers, 5th wheels, fishing gear, and more. Expect a wide variety of displays. From ski boats to pontoons, deck boats to cabin cruis-ers, fishing boats to personal watercraft, dock to lifts, fishing gear to water toys.

Feb. 26 – “Beat Your Kid”, race and Ski & Snowboard Academy Picnic at Nubs Nob. The world famous “Beat Your Kid” head to head GS race and picnic party on Birch Run for our Ski & Snowboard Academy partici-pants, parents and coaches.

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March 10 – The Dynastar/Lange Chal-lenge, at Nubs Nob, Giant slalom racing for skiers of all ages and abilities. $8 entry fee. Sponsored by Skis Dynastar and Lange ski boots with a grand prize drawing for a pair of Dynastar skis!

March 10 – Brew-Ski Festival, at Boyne Highlands, features more than 100 craft brews, entertainment and an evening of parties. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com.

Crooked Tree Arts Center presents Grand Rapids Ballet

performing Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The perfor-mance will be held in Petoskey Middle School, in their newly renovated auditorium at 8:00 pm. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this season, the Grand Rapids Ballet Com-pany remains committed to lifting the human spirit through the art of dance. A proud recipient of the ArtServe Michigan Governor’s Arts Award for Outstanding Cultural Organization, Michigan’s only professional ballet company has a rich history marked by steady growth, a commitment to excellence, and strong community support. Tickets are on sale $20 for CTAC members, $30 non-members and $10 students under age 18. For more information, (231)347-4337 orwww.crookedtree.org

Ballet on Stage

Pictured: Area ballet students at Crooked Tree Arts Center will get the opportunity to participate in a master class with the Grand Rapids Ballet this winter. (Courtesy photo/CTAC)


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March 10 – Grand Rapids Ballet, Pres-ents Romeo and Juliet at Crooked Tree Arts Center.

Call for tickets, (231)347-4337. www.crookedtree.org

March 16-18 – Carnival Weekend, at Boyne Mountain. The adult Mardi Gras party is here, with ski events, celebrations, costumes and beads. www.boyne.com- (800)GO-BOYNE.

March 17 – Krazy Daze, at Boyne High-lands, An all day party with games for the kids, live music in the Zoo Bar, costume contests and a chance to ski or snowboard across a pond. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com.

March 19 – The 49th Annual Nub’s Nob Open, Northern Michigan’s premier slalom racing event. Top to bottom World Cup style slalom racing on Birch Run and Smokey. $8 entry fee.

March 24 – Mardi Gras, at Nub’s Nob. Annual Spring Fling with fun and games for all at Nub’s Nob. Don’t miss the Soaker Cup,Costume contest, Crazy couples and Pepsi Challenge races and the Petoskey Steel Drum Band on the deck. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com

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Around the NorthCrooked Tree Arts Center’s

31st Annual Juried Photography

Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: January 21 – April 7, 2012

Warm up surrounded by stunning pho-tos at the Crooked Tree Arts Center this winter. Opening on January 21 from 4-6 p.m., the 31st Annual Juried Photography Exhibition at the Crooked Tree, located in downtown Petoskey, will present works of photographers from across the state of Michigan.

This year’s juror is Kim Kauffman from Lansing, Michigan. Kauffman’s photographs have been consistently recognized over the last 15 years by the American Advertising Federation with its highest award for excellence in ad-vertising, the “ADDY,” and in numerous national fine art photography competi-tions.Kauffman gained international recognition for a series of cameraless, filmless photographs titled “Synergy” when she received first place in the digital capture personal work category of PDN’s 1999 digital photography competition.

“My photography has always been driven by an exploration of new methods and reasons for making photographs. The act of photographing is an intuitive endeavor for me during which I suspend conscious analysis of what I am doing and become involved in the moment,

in the process at hand,” Kauffman said. Awards will be presented in the Ermy

B. & Gordon B. Bonfield Gallery at 4:30 p.m on January 21. The opening is free and open to the public. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located downtown Petos-

key at 461 E. Mitchell Street. For more information please call the Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visitwww.crookedtree.org. This program supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cul-tural Affairs.

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Traverse CityDennos Museum, “Happiness is a Target” exhibit open through April 1. An artist specializing in small pixel art work, creates mas-ter pieces with pushpins. The Dennos Museum Center is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m.. Admission is $6 adults, $4 for children and free to museum-members. For more information visit www.dennosmuseum.org or call (231)995-1055. The Den-nos Museum Center is located at East Front Street and College Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.

Cross VillageThree Pines Arts Studio, is host-ing a winter all media show titled Fire and Ice. The exhibit will feature local artist work based on winter images. All work is for sale. The show is scheduled to run through March and is open during store hours, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday- Monday. Three Pines is located on West Lever-ing Rd. in Cross Village. For more information call (231)526-9447.

Need some inspiration this winter? Here are some of the ongoing area exhib-its to help pass the time adding an artistic flair to the white and grey winter days.

On January 21 from 4-6 pm, the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey will open the doors to an exquisite new exhibition entitled “as small as a world and as large as alone…” This is an exhibition borne out of close observation of the world around us; a silent world of detail and private atmospheres, like the moment something catches your eye as you walk in the forest.

Five artists have been invited to create intimate views of nature. Harry Boyer of Harbor Springs displays glasswork of exquisite detail; Caesar Citraro of Petoskey delicately transposes moments in time to oil on canvas;Martha Fieber of Manistique creates mind-boggling landscapes in thread; Ladislav Hanka of Kalamazoo transforms close observation and scientific knowledge of nature to his work into etchings; and Kim Kauffman of Lansing has re-created and raised the bar on the world of still life photography.

This opening is free and open to the public. The exhibition will run from January 21 through April 7. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located downtown Petoskey at 461 E. Mitchell Street. For more information please call the Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. This program supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Caesar Citraro, Leaves and Red Berries, oil on panel

Harry Boyer, Galaxy, glass

Martha Fieber, Beach Leaves in Winter, landscape in thread

Crooked Tree Exhibition... as small as a world and as large as alone...

Ladislav R. Hanka, Extinct-Extant, etching

Photos courtesyCrooked Tree Arts Center

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65 Harbor Lane: Located just minutes from downtown Harbor Springs, this three bedroom home features an open floor plan, 2 fireplaces and a large deck. Recent upgrades include a remodeled kitchen, new wood floors, interior paint and new shingles. (MLS# 431790) $289,000

5770 Elm Lane: An attractive, comfort-able 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a wonderful view of the Boyne Highlands slopes - 2 brick fireplaces, large family room with wet bar, tiled baths. Being offered completely furnished. (MLS# 427975) $149,000

341 2nd St.: Classic newer home below the Bluff and close to everything. Five full baths, one half bath, four bedrooms, high quality kitchen and baths. Lovely finished lower level. Large front porch - this very comfortable home must be seen to be appreciated. (MLS #429561) $895,000

5200 Zmikly Road: Beautiful 20 acre parcel with a nice mix of open meadows and mixed hardwoods. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a full base-ment. Also a 2½-car garage and a large barn. The property is just minutes from Cross Village, Larks Lake, and Lake Michigan. (MLS# 431975) $154,900

Bathing Beach Condominium: Good location between Harbor Springs and Petoskey and adjacent to the State Park and sandy beaches. Original owners. This two bedroom two and one-half bath unit has had very little usage and been well maintained. (MLS# 429001) $101,000

2560 Liegl Drive, Alanson: Perfect starter or retirement home. Two or three bedrooms, 2 full baths, gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings, nice sized deck are just a few features that makes this a wonderful home. Convenient location with easy access to Petoskey or Harbor Springs. (MLS# 430763) $115,000

5220 Mountain View: Beautiful home in a pleasant neighborhood between the ski areas; 3300 square feet, four bedrooms, four baths, large bunk/rec basement room. Beautiful landscaping, hot tub, large deck - comfortable for a large family. (MLS #426800) $399,000

6208 Trillium Trail: This newly renovated home offers the unique opportunity to own 10 wooded acres overlooking Lake Michigan complete with private beach access. Views of the water can be enjoyed throughout the house, or from the large deck and private gazebo. The home features a living room with cathedral ceilings, custom kitchen with designer appli-ances, and a large master suite on the main level. Updated to impeccable standards, quality materials and fine craftsmanship are found at every turn. The natural setting and unmatched privacy combine to create a wonderful living experience just minutes from downtown Harbor Springs. (MLS# 429859) $1,395,000

1575 Konle Rd. #28: Very private end unit - 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath with plenty of storage and views of Round Lake. A great spot for condominium owner with a dog. Excellent location, air conditioned, 2 car attached garage plus indoor swim-ming pool and a sandy beach on the lake. (MLS #425364) $182,500

824 Pennsylvania Ave. : Great Price! Great in-town location! Just a short walk to town and the beach. Completely remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath condo-minium with spacious main floor living. Offering new cabinets, appliances, floor-ing and fieldstone fireplace - this unit is also accessible by elevator. (MLS# 431199) $195,000

7114 Lightfoot Road: Three bedroom, 2 bath ranch home located in a secluded wooded setting. Large attached 2-car garage, 1847 finished square feet, brick wood-burning fireplace, partially finished basement, spacious kitchen, living room and dining room. Many Pella casement windows throughout allow for lots of natural light. Beautifully landscaped with large maple and spruce trees. (MLS #430998) $210,000

5280 Greystone Court: Enjoy a perfect location & setting in Boyne Highlands with gorgeous views of the Heather Course & ski slopes. Excellent condition, 3 levels of living areas, 3+ bedrooms, open & spacious floor plan, main floor master bedroom, upper & lower family rooms, lower level den/lounge, large deck, 2+car attached garage, & more. Furnishings included. (MLS #419894) $299,000

1135 E. Bay: Experience the finest of resort living on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. Period architecture and unsurpassed quality best describe this one-of-a-kind estate. Features include: easy flowing floor plan, oak flooring, high ceilings, teak and marble counters, custom built-in cabinetry, moldings and millwork. Meandering stream, beautiful gardens, sandy beach and tremendous views. (MLS #429286) $2,990,000

381 Winter Park: Enjoy all seasons from this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home lo-cated at the base of Nubs Nob and very close to Boyne Highlands in the heart of Northern Michigan’s ski and golf country. This home features a walk-out lower level, wrap around deck, large family room, loft and is situated on a large lot. Some furnishings are included. (MLS# 431774) $177,500

3955 S. Pleasantview: Lots of pos-sibilities with this chalet: Great for a weekend getaway, first time home or investment property. The lower level has an efficiency apartment to use for guests. It’s close to skiing and golf allow-ing wonderful recreational opportunities. Furnishings may be available. (MLS #417901) $69,900

415 Ridgewood Drive, Unit 58 Har-bor Cove: This wonderful Harbor Cove unit is in excellent condition and offers three bedrooms plus a loft, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, and two fireplaces. The As-sociation amenities include: beautiful Little Traverse Bay beach frontage, tennis courts, swimming pool, and clubhouse. (MLS# 431004) $289,000

3440 Lakeside Drive North, Petoskey: One-of-a-kind unit (totally remodeled in 2006) at Lakeside Club - great location between Petoskey and Harbor Springs on Round Lake & close to the Petoskey State Park. Custom cabinetry, granite counters, oak floor, tile bath and more. Association amenities include indoor pool, tennis & the shores of Round Lake. Offered well below the amount invested. (MLS #431016) $109,000

673 Heather Drive: Enjoy all that Boyne has to offer from this 4000 square foot 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath custom built home on the Moor Golf Course. Skiing, golf, pools, and tennis out your front door makes 4-season living in Harbor Springs a treat. Originally priced at $575,000 - REDUCED to $535,000. Membership is available. (MLS# 424744)

1048 Traverse St.: This Harbor Springs home is located on two lots at the North end of Traverse Street. The home has 3/4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, new kitchen, new roof and sid-ing. Close to schools and shopping. (MLS #429753) $129,000

440 Glenn Drive: Wonderfully deco-rated home in ‘like new’ condition. Three bedrooms, three baths, large private patio. Wooded setting close to downtown - easy bike ride or walk. Very private! Furnishings available for pur-chase. Must be seen to be appreciated. (MLS# 430855) $725,000

575 E. Bay St.: This cottage, built by the Cottage Co., is in excellent condition and offers unsurpassed quality and work-manship throughout. Great location, just steps from the public beach and down-town. Existing high quality furnishings are included. (MLS #428911) $399,900

287 Loveland: Spacious chalet on two lots near Nubs Nob. Three bedrooms, 3 baths, stone fireplace, sauna, apart-ment with a full bath above the large two-car garage and more make this a great winter or summer getaway. Enjoy the convenience of being near skiing, snowmobiling, and golf. (MLS #424444) $249,900

5461 Windigo : Newly renovated western-most end unit in Windward features a main floor master suite, 1.5 baths down and a 2nd floor with a full bath, 2 bedrooms, loft, and lots of stor-age - updated with new paint, carpet, and appliances. A tremendous view of the bay and located closest to the Windward Lake, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. (MLS #431497) $280,000

379 East Third Street: Enjoy the best of Northern Michigan in this great location. Two blocks away from the water, shops, dining and schools! Two bedrooms, 2 full baths, large and bright kitchen, pretty gas fireplace, nice patio, and views of the Harbor. Owner is licensed Realtor in the State of Michigan. (MLS #431204) $299,000

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7530 Tamarac Trail: Beautifully remod-eled Cape Cod with tons of charm. Two master bedrooms - one on the main floor and one on the second floor with huge master bath and large walk-in closet. New kitchen, great neighborhood, West Traverse Township walk to town - private lot - large brick fireplace with gas logs, wonderful covered porch with drop down clear shades for 3 season use. (MLS# 430904) $329,999

1268 Fern Avenue: Classic older winterized cottage with natural beadboard interior throughout in an absolutely w o n d e r f u l l o c a t i o n . F o u r bedrooms, two baths and a new roof in 2004. Private Lake Michigan access with sandy beach. Very convenient to both Harbor and Petoskey. (MLS #425942) $299,000

8256 Troup Road: Attractive and well constructed rural home on 40 acres - comfortable floor plan, wood heat in addition to LP gas, beautiful country views, large shed plus 2400 square feet barn with radiant heat. (MLS #426560) $450,000

10801 Rogers Road, Alanson: Enjoy the privacy of country living in this comfortable 2-bedroom 2-bath home. This 20 acre parcel features 2 fenced pastures plus paddock, 36 x 75 Morton pole barn with electric, water and 2 horse stalls. The open floor plan includes a lower level walkout that is plumbed for a bath and ready to be finished, a cozy wood-burning fireplace with beautiful stone work, 2 covered porches and a deck off the dining room. (MLS# 430589) $379,000

2755 M-119: Newly updated Bath & Tennis Condo unit in L’Arbre Croche. Lower level walk-out family room, new tile, paint, granite kitchen counters & island, GE Profile appliances, some new carpeting, new air conditioning, new decking and railing. Best condo location in L’Arbre Croche. Separate Club mem-bership allows access to the beach, pool and tennis. (MLS# 431176) $319,000

5313 Alphof: European style chalet located right at the base of Nubs Nob, just steps away from the ski lift. This 3 bedroom 2 bath chalet features wonder-ful views of the ski slopes, granite coun-tertops, stainless steel appliances, large foyer/family room, heated master bath tile floor, pine cathedral ceilings and is being offered nicely furnished with a few exclusions. (MLS# 428479) $275,000

656 Lake Street: Own a piece of History and enjoy a nearly maintenance-free home! Formerly the Little Traverse township hall, this home was moved to its current location from the site at Airport Park in the late 1990’s. The home still has the original bead board ceilings and the historical charm if the 1930’s but all new electrical, plubing, heating, interior & basement. Offered turn-key. Also of-fers a fenced back yard and new, extra deep garage. (MLS# 431842) $249,000

731 W. Hathaway: Spectacular home with a wonderful lake view close to Harbor Springs and Petoskey on a very private 5 acre lot. Perfectly maintained, 2-lane paved driveway, cherry floors and mahogany doors, 2 fireplaces and beautiful landscaping are some of the features that make this home stand out; an adjoining 23 acres also available. (MLS# 430411) $1,550,000

4012 E. Wressel Road: Wonderful country setting with nice views close to town (5 miles) on a quiet road. This three bedroom 2½ bath home is in excel-lent condition. Walkout lower level, large 22 x 22 deck plus a detached two-car garage/storage area with heat. (MLS# 430525) $220,000

1426 Catob: Great year around home on a very nice wooded 10 acre parcel. Three bedrooms, 2½ baths, Corian counter tops, hardwood floors in upstairs bedrooms, 30’ x 40’ pole barn/storage shed, and beautiful landscaping. (MLS# 430025) $195,000

244 Artesian: Well built two bedroom two bath unit in prestigious Wequetons-ing. Enjoy the fun and convenience of being close to town and beach. This unit offers a fireplace, the bedrooms have connected porches, open floor plan and a quiet wooded view. (MLS# 431454) $179,500

1255 Fern Ave: This special offering consists of 4 parcels: 2 vacant water-front lots (one with 63±’ frontage, the other with 100+’) and a 94±’ waterfront parcel with a classic historic cottage with all the charm and beauty of one of Harbor Springs’ finest summer/winter resorts. The 4th parcel is 3 vacant lots being sold as one which has private water access. (MLS# 428933) Call list-ing office for prices.

202 E. Lake: Very nice three bedroom two bath older home between the schools on a large lot. Beautiful stone fireplace, new garage, large porch plus outside storage shed. Large pretty side-yard. (MLs#429369) $169,000

7623 Evergreen Ridge: Beautiful custom built home in a great neighbor-hood just outside the city limits. This home offers a large kitchen and dining area, air-conditioning, fireplace, private deck (all decking is TREX) and patio. The yard is beautifully landscaped with an irrigation system. (MLS# 430880) $395,000

8000 Neil Court, Indian River: This property and home has everything you would wish for! Gorgeous riverfront set-ting, 11 plus acres, large 30 x 62 storage building with ample power, privacy, 2-car attached garage and newly updated bathrooms, bedrooms and more. (MLS #428141) $239,900

1953 Fairview: Classic Harbor Springs cottage in the Upper Roaring Brook Association - one of the most desirable Historic resorts in Northern Michigan - offering great views of Little Traverse Bay, beach and dock access, and separate 3-car garage with an attractive 2-bedroom apartment. A very unique opportunity. Owner is licensed Realtor in the State of Michigan. (MLS #425521) $1,150,000

Trout Creek: With easy access to Harbor Springs, Petoskey, skiing, golf, and the beaches, these Trout Creek Condominium units are an ex-ceptional value. Amenities include 3 pools, tennis courts, fitness rooms, trout pond, horseshoe and basketball courts. Perfect for your family winter or summer vacation or year around living.

Unit #35.......................2 bedrooms – 1 bath..................$99,000Unit #111 .....................2 bedrooms – 2 baths................ $149,900Unit #123.....................3 bedrooms + loft – 2 baths ...... $169,000Unit #115 .....................3 bedrooms – 2 baths................ $159,900Unit #65.......................2 bedrooms - 2 baths ................ $97,000Unit #107.....................2 bedrooms – 2 baths................ $102,000Unit #69.......................2 bedrooms + loft – 2 baths ...... $179,000Unit #114 .....................2 bedrooms – 2 baths................ $99,900Unit #142.....................2 bedrooms – 2 baths................ $129,900Unit #131.....................2 bedrooms – 2 baths................ $110,000Unit #25.......................1 bedroom – 1 bath.................... $69,900Unit #133.....................2 bedrooms – 2 baths................ $150,000

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5303 Aspen Way: This recently re-modeled cottage is close to Northern Michigan’s finest skiing and golfing resorts. Features include a spacious master suite with a large walk-in closet, open floor plan, full bathroom for each bedroom, 1.5-car garage, paved drive, new kitchen with maple cabinets and new flooring throughout. (MLS# 431411) $159,000

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5865 Trillium Trail: Imagine sitting on your front porch surrounded by 7½ acres of woods (witn an active eagles nest nearby), offering tranquil views of the pond and rolling countryside. Enjoy your privacy in this gated com-munity with tennis courts and Associa-tion beach on Lake Michigan! $6,000 transfer fee at close (if sold to an existing property owner in the Associatin, fee is waived). Seller financing available. (MLS#428784) $139,000

1600 Catob Road: Wonderful 17 acre parcel close to skiing, golf and Harbor Springs. Open fields with some trees - a great combination for privacy and sunlight. The 20 acres to the West is a private park which will never be built on. Just around the corner are miles of trails accessible by State land. This parcel has 4 splits, or keep it as one and enjoy the Northern Michigan countryside. (MLS# 431284) $97,500US 31 North, Conway: Affordable Crooked Lake view building site. Enjoy the sun rise and a wondeful view looking down the Lake. Great location - just minutes from Petoskey or Harbor Springs. Great place for a rental, vacation or year around home. Possible Land Contract terms available to qualified buyer. With R2 zoning, a duplex is possible. (MLS# 426020)

Country Knolls: Large private build-ing sites that back up to Nubs Nob and State land. Snowmobile trails, downhill and cross country skiing are all close by as well as being conveniently located to Harbor Springs and Petoskey.Unit 1 ........ 4± acres ....... $69,750Unit 18...... 3± acres ....... $59,000Unit 19...... 4½ acres ...... $69,000Unit 6 ........ 4¼ acres ...... $59,000Parcel 8 .... 4± acres ....... $79,000Unit 8 ........ 4± acres ....... $66,900

6918 M-119: Spectacular mid-century contemporary home on an incredible Lake view lot. Completely remodeled throughout with an open floor plan and efficient, custom features designed to capture the view. Features include 2 fireplaces, sauna, hot tub, media room and decks built for views and entertain-ing. Entry is purposefully discrete - must be seen to be appreciated. (MLS# 432101) $763,000

236 E. Main: Ideal opportunity to own a beautiful commercial/residential buidling in downtown Harbor Springs. Premier main street location with spacious store front and excellent foot traffic. Retail space offering hardwood floors and full basement. Attractive two-story attached townhouse with beautiful views of Little Traverse Bay. Spacious living room and large master bedroom with walk-out balcony. (MLS #429475) $485,000

2512 Wigwam: Beautiful custom built timber frame home on the shore of Lake Michigan just north of Good Hart. The home has three bedrooms, three baths,tile, carpet and hardwood flooring, custom kitchen and cabinetry, wonder-ful master bedroom and bath, two-car attached garage and much more. Very private setting on 1400’ of shared Lake Michigan frontage. (MLS# 430051) $990,000

Windjammer #4: Windjammer Cove - located on the shores of Crooked Lake not far from either Petoskey or Harbor Springs. Two bedrooms, three baths, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, 2-car attached garage plus your own 2 slip boat house! Fantastic views of Crooked Lake. Marina facility and ships store are conveniently located on site. (MLS# 432020) $397,500

2324 W. Van Road: The perfect “Gentle-man’s Farm”: 1400 square foot remodeled farm house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a wrap around porch: 5540 square foot barn with 4 horse stalls, water and electric: new 42’ x 28’ 3-car garage: pond; nice orchard: lots of fenced area: 2 real nice fields surrounded by woods - approxi-mately 45% wooded, 35% open fields. The home is being offered fully furnished. (MLS# 430394) $419,000

6663 W. Stutsmanville Rd.: Spectacu-lar country setting located approximately 8 miles north of Harbor Springs. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, wood floors, granite counters, 2 fireplaces. There is a nice small barn on the property with terraced lawn and tasteful landscaping. This home would make a quaint farm or quiet retreat. Additional acreage avail-able. (MLS #431485) $499,500

360 W. Bluff: Well maintained West Bluff home on a large lot with outstand-ing views of Little Traverse Bay. Open floor plan, main floor master bedroom, covered front porch, paved drive and located close to all Harbor Springs amenities. (MLS #429344) $299,000

The Northern Michigan Winter Extravaganza, Bay Harbor Ice and Spice Festival is planned for Janu-ary 13 and 14, 2012. The festival is sanctioned by the National Ice Carving Association with Bay Har-bor on the National Tournament of Champions. Professional and Amateur Divisions boasting a total of 20 carvers with medals and cash prizes of over $12,000. The nation-ally renowned Event Management Team from Ice Creations will be participating again this year to bring you a fabulous, fun-filled family event!

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SlopesGotta Have Snow...Even if Mother Nature isn’t in the mood to bury northern Michigan in snow (which is, of course, what we love most of all), area hills have winter sports enthu-siasts covered with ramped up snowmaking infrastructure.

• Boyne Higlands and Boyne Mountain invested in new groomers to help with snow making.

• Nub’s Nub welcomes the addition of 11 new snow guns for ample snow making.

Even Beginners Can Do It... Don’t have equipment but dream of tearing up the slopes this season? Check out these new improvements to local hills’ rental departments.

• Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain purchased 400 pairs of Head Link rental skis. The ski is geared toward beginners and enhances the ability to turn smoothly.

• Nub’s Nob invested in “rockered” shaped ski technology by purchasing Rossi-gnol skis for their rental department. This advanced design allows effortless turn initiation with rock solid edge hold.

The Thrill of Racing...Get skis waxed, spandex suit ready, and prepare to live out Olympic dreams (or future dreams for your rug rats) with these expanded race opportunities.

• Boyne Highlands will answer the need for speed by adding an additional night racing option: gates will be up Thursday and Friday.

• Champions aren’t born, they’re made, and Nubs Nob’s new Junior Alpine Racing Team, based on the USSA alpine racing program, will offer substantial training and racing opportunities for youngsters.

New and Improved...Northern Michigan’s resorts may have the monopoly on great Midwest skiing and riding, but that doesn’t mean they are willing to rest on their laurels. Here’s a few more reasons to love our hometown hills.

• Boyne Mountain’s slope side clock tower lodge re-cently underwent a half of a million dollar reno-vation.

• Nub’s Nob completed a land swap with the State of Michigan which expanded the hill’s property acre-age. In the years ahead, skiers can expect expanded cross country ski loops and additional downhill ski runs.

And the winner is...Forget what we tell the kids-- bragging is perfectly acceptable.

• The results of Transworld Snowboard Magazine annual reader survey poll saw Nub’s Nob earn the top spot in Michigan and among the top three parks in the Midwest and was voted “#1 Vibe in the Country.”


By Danielle McIntosh

Who knew that pizza, french fries, and peanut butter and jelly had anything to do with skiing?

Northern Michigan ski instructors like Richard Wren, the children’s program director at Boyne Highland’s Snow Sports Academy, know when teaching youth-- especially youngsters between ages three and six-- using fun and catchy terminology (that speak to stomachs as well as minds) is the perfect way to keep kids engaged in the how-to of alpine skiing.

“You have to use terms that kids can relate to. If you keep telling them ‘wedge,’ they aren’t going to get it, but they know the shape of a pizza,” Wren said with a chuckle.

Early ski lessons are about teaching the basics and familiarizing kids with the sport, Wren noted.

“It’s about safety, so they don’t hurt themselves or others, and about making it fun so they want to learn,” he said.

While Boyne’s Snow Sports Academy specializes in group lessons, across the way, Nubs Nob’s Winter Sports School emphasizes the importance of one-on-one.

Winter Sports Director, Rebecca Behm, said that private lessons are the saf-est and most effective way to develop skills.

“We believe that this method offers a more advanced lesson. In a group, you only learn as fast as the slowest person,” Behm said.

She added that for those that do desire a group setting, the new “Panda” lessons are available for ages five to seven. They offer a five-to-one student to teacher ratio and even a visit from Nub’s new panda mascot.

At both Boyne Highlands Snowsports Academy and Nubs Nob Winter Sports School, students learn to safely get on and off the lifts, how to stop, control speed by turning and about navigation.

“For the older kids, we teach how to get around the the runs and read maps, and for the little guys, where to find help if they get separated from mom and dad,” Wren added.

Exposing kids to skiing at a young age is a great way to encourage life-long winter sports enthusiasts, Wren said.

“Because muscle development is just starting in toddler age kids, it is actually easier to teach mechanics because they don’t have to retrain their muscles. As they grow they can build on the skills they have,” he noted.

Wren and Behm agree that parents can go along way in preparing kids for ski school, though they advise that even the most advance adult skiers should take their children to a ski academy.

Parents can help by exposing kids to equipment and cold temperatures before throwing them out on the hill.

“Dress your kids up in cold weather gear, so they know what it feels like. Let them walk around the house in their ski boots. It means one less thing for them to have to adapt to during lessons,” Wren said.

Wren reminded parents how crucial it is to get equipment that fits, and to steer clear of hand-me downs. Boyne and Nub’s rental departments carry a full-line of child size gear and some local sporting good stores have “junior fit” programs that allow parents to purchase equipment once and trade up in size as the child grows.

If your child is three years old and eager to ski, he or she is ready for les-sons. Instructors work on basics development and build confidence through innovative teaching in a fun and playful environment. Both group camp and private lessons are available locally.

Learning to Love Winter at a Young age

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Learn To Ski CampWho: young skiers What: learn the basic skills of stopping and turning. A beginner area lift ticket and all day rental equipment are included with this novice program. Reservations are requested. Cost starting at $58 per person.

Kid’s Ski CampWho: ages 7 and up What: addresses needs and limits of younger skiers and ensures their early experiences are enjoyable. Reservations requested. Packages from $44.

Private Ski Lesson for Toddlers Who: children ages 3-6 years of age, and “Leopold’s Special” is a specialized private ski Lesson for toddlers 2 and 3 years of age. What: Introduction to the world of skiing in a fun and safe environment. Reservations are recommended. Cost starting at $62 per child.

For reservations call (231)526.3056, http://www.boyne.com

Nub’s Nob Youth Ski School

Children’s LessonsWho: youth 2-7What: Hands-on, one-on-one lessons to insure that your child will ski or snowboard their entire life and do it right from the start. Cost is 1 1/2 hr. per child $60, 3 hours per child $120

Childrens Group Ski Lesson “Nub’s Pandas” Who: Ages 5 -7 yearsWhat: Quality Ski lessons for younger skiers - Groups are a maximum of 5. Half day and full day rates. Nub’s Kids Club - Children’s Group Ski Program Who: 7 -13 year olds who know how to ski and want to ski in a group What: Groups are a Maximun of 5 studentsReservations are required. $55 per session.

Nub’s Nob Ski Academy Who: Ages 7 -14 What: Fundamentals and fun. Once a week for 8 weeks. Two hour lessons, $115.

Call for Reservations: (800)754-6827 ext 23, http://nubsnob.com


Contact Bay Harbor Village Hotel at 231.439.2400 and mention ICE FEST for special rates!

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The following area nature preserves were suggested by the Little Traverse Conservancy as great choices for getting outdoors and experience the beauty of the north up close.. on foot, snowshoe or cross country skis -- and even in the dark

The Headlands (600 acres, just outside of Mackinaw City)

Purchased by Emmet County with assistance from Little Traverse Conser-vancy, the 600-acre Headlands property has recently been designated a

Dark Sky Park. (Sky watching is an excellent winter activity since it is dark so early and so long). The trails of this beautiful property are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in the winter and a plowed parking area is also available. The Headlands likely has the most diverse bird life of county properties, because of its location and proximity to the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

Goodhart Farms Preserve (665 acres, just east of Good Hart)

A special “winter-only” parking lot at the east end of this Preserve is plowed to provide parking for access to 5.2 miles of groomed trails. Trail difficulty ranges from flat to hilly, with several options to loop around. The property includes both woods and open fields, opening the possibility to winter bird sightings.

Elmer Johnston Preserve (220 acre, one mile east of Goodhart)

Just north of the Goodhart Farms Preserve, located on Church Road, this preserve has safe roadside parking. Old two-tracks and farm lanes wind through open fields and forest. Though not groomed with equipment, the 1½ miles of trails are used throughout the winter, providing a consistent track for cross country skiing.The steep slopes create fun and challenging skiing, regardless of ability level. These trails are also great for snowshoe-ing. Find your way to the top of the hill for one of the best views in Emmet County, looking out over Lake Michigan to Beaver Island.

Offield Preserve (390 acres, Harbor Springs)

This large preserve offers a quiet place to ski or snowshoe just a few miles from downtown Harbor Springs. Currently, the trails aren’t groomed, but neighbors and school groups use the trails frequently throughout the win-ter. Parking areas off Quick Road and Hedrick Road will be plowed during winter.

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Arcteryx

Footwear

Merrell • Keen

Bogs • Sorel

Ugg

SnowshoesSkis

Sales and Rentals

Telemark • Downhill

XC • Skate

Adults and Kids

The

OutfitterHarbor Springs

outfitterharborsprings.com

153 East Main Street

231.526.2621

Open Every Day

Documents

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