Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on snowshoes this winter! Join park rangers for a guided snowshoe hike every Saturday throughout the winter, starting on Saturday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. Meet at the visitor center in Empire. If you do not have your own, snowshoes will be loaned out at no charge.
Inside the visitor center, park rangers will first provide basic snowshoeing instructions and then everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day. Once there, the park ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features and winter’s effect on them by exploring and discovering clues on site. Be prepared and plan to be outside until about 3:00 p.m. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable.
Not only is snowshoeing easy, fun, and good exercise, it is also an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. The park ranger-led hikes are mildly strenuous, yet they proceed at a leisurely pace for only one and a half miles at the most.
Since the National Park Service has a supply of snowshoes for use within the National Lakeshore, participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are required. Park ranger-led snowshoe hikes are limited to 30 participants.
Snowshoe Hikes
Dates: Every Saturday Weekly from 01/07/2012 to 03/31/2012
Times: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Meet at the visitor center
Fees: Park pass required
For more information, please call the National Lakeshore at 231-326-5134, extension 328, for details and to make reservations or visit the website at www.nps.gov/slbe. Also, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sbdnl.
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The Homestead is proud to welcome back a longtime friend and favorite, Andre Villoch. Famed for his dynamic vocal range and vivacious onstage wit and charm, Andre is authentic, soulful and gritty. He’s known for his lyrical prowess by delivering satisfying melodies about life, love and the allure of music. With roots in opera, pop, gospel bluegrass and folk, his songs bear the mark of rich heritage of musical inspiration.
A mainstay on the Michigan folk and Indie circuit for the past 10 years, Andre made the state of Main his new home two years ago. In addition to connecting to his new east coast fan base, Andre has spent the last year in the studio working on his fourth album. Visit iTunes or www.AndreVilloch.com.
Music on the Mountain
This summer-long series of concerts will be held at the top of Bay Mountain. Mingle with old friends and new during the happy hour. Purchase one or more tickets in the 50/50 raffle. You could win half of the money and you will help our lakeshore, as the other half will be donated to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. This year’s concert schedule is:
Ticket pricing $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Transportation to the top of Bay Mountain begins at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm. Call 231.334.5100 for tickets.
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Join us as we celebrate the Riesling varietal! The region is known for producing top notch Riesling grapes so we’re celebrating by sharing some of the best Rieslings that Northern Michigan has to offer. Participating wineries will showcase a Riesling, served in your very own souvenir wine glass and perfectly paired with a food offering. As an extra bonus, guests will enjoy 10% off* all Riesling purchases at the wineries during the event.
Tickets are $15 and include a souvenir wine glass.** Tickets are available at participating wineries on the day of the event or by calling 231.223.7355.
*Discount not valid on ice wine. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.
**Limited number of commemorative glasses are available.
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We’re excited to announce we’re moving the Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food & Music Festival to Suttons Bay and a new weekend this year!
The Annual Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food & Music Festival will be held at Marina Park in Suttons Bay, Michigan on Saturday, July 21st. The event will feature16 wineries, 8 food vendors, one brewery and one hard cider vendor.
This year’s entertainment showcases the blues duo, Hipps n Ricco. Entrance is $15 per person which includes commemorative wine glass and two tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets are available for $2 each. Full bottle sales will be available and must either be consumed or disposed of on site.
Each Annual Wine Festival is planned by the Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.
We have great news! The blues duo, Hipps n Ricco, will be performing at this year’s festival in July!
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The Homestead is proud to welcome the Ron Getz Trio including Don Julin on mandolin; Glen Wolff on acoustic bass and Ron Getz on guitar.
The concert will include jazz, latin and some original music. For more information visit www.rongetzguitar.com.
Music on the Mountain
This summer-long series of concerts will be held at the top of Bay Mountain. Mingle with old friends and new during the happy hour. Purchase one or more tickets in the 50/50 raffle. You could win half of the money and you will help our lakeshore, as the other half will be donated to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. This year’s concert schedule is:
Ticket pricing $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Transportation to the top of Bay Mountain begins at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm. Call 231.334.5100 for tickets.
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