How this tiny village made its local bar the Best Outdoor Dining spot in Northern Michigan
Updated Feb 16, 2021;
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Along with friend Julie Saunders, they took over ownership of the bar on Oct. 28.
After some remodeling, painting and cleaning, they reopened it on Nov. 14.
Then, four days later, they had to close for indoor dining like all Michigan restaurants to adhere to health department guidelines because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“But it was a fantastic four days,” Jeff Lay said.
“The locals were all pouring back in, and they were happy what we had done with the place, and excited we didn’t change the name or get rid of any of the artifacts or history that’s in the bar.”
Experience Michigan’s winter wonderland with guided snowshoe hikes in state parks
Updated Feb 05, 2021;
Posted Feb 05, 2021
Snowshoeing through a one-mile, lantern-lit trail at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Photo by Emily Rose BennettEmily Rose Bennett
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The untouched, frosty, snow-covered forests of Michigan are waiting to be explored this winter – and one of the best ways to catch glimpses of that breathtaking beauty is to strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a hike.
The Department of Natural Resources is offering several guided snowshoe hikes at two of the state’s iconic parks in February and March. Trek through an old-growth forest Hartwick Pines State Park or see the Upper Peninsula’s Tahquamenon Falls against a backdrop of glittering trees.
Enjoy All The Snow In Michigan Parks Via Snowshoes
One way to get around in all this snow is with snowshoes and several Michigan parks offer up some great opportunities for hikers of all ages.
I have only had to wear snowshoes one time in my life and oddly enough it was my very first time ever traveling up north. A church friend had a place up near Petoskey and we got pelted with snow. In all my life I have never seen that much snow.
We stayed in my friend s cabin and it snowed so much and the drifts were so high, we had to crawl out of a window, put on snowshoes to go and shovel out the front door. Being in junior high school at that time, it was quite an adventure.
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The Michigan History Center is looking for stories on local history from the public for a trail that will go through Grayling.
It will connect North Higgins Lake State Park with Hartwick Pines State Park.
Daniel Spegel with the Department of Natural Resources and Michigan History Center says this program began in 2013 when the state was looking for ways to expand recreation.
“[They got] a number of recommendations. One which included the integration of heritage with outdoor recreation, with trails in particular.” he said.
“What they can do is raise awareness of places of history to both local residents and visitors.”
Department of Natural Resources
The Michigan History Center is looking for stories on local history from the public for a trail that will go through Grayling.
It will connect North Higgins Lake State Park with Hartwick Pines State Park.
Daniel Spegel with the Department of Natural Resources and Michigan History Center says this program began in 2013 when the state was looking for ways to expand recreation.