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Skiing

It’s Not Too Late for a Michigan Ski Getaway Weekend!

Although daffodils are poking their little, bright yellow heads up in certain parts of the country, there are still plenty of snow and skiing options available in northern Michigan. Snow doesn’t melt in these parts until late in the Spring and there are lots of advantages to planning one more ski weekend before Spring truly … Continue reading »

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An Idyllic Winter Getaway at Crooked River Lodge

Spring may be rapidly approaching but, in Michigan, winter still  has a firm hold and this is perfect if you are not quite over your love of snow and related activities. Like us. Every trip we take to our new love, Michigan, we learn more about this amazing state, the scenic towns, and the wonderful … Continue reading »

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Enjoying the Snow at Boyne Highlands

    Although a good chunk of the United States has been moaning and complaining about all the snow this winter, we actually wanted more snow and headed to Michigan to find it. We discovered the beautiful joy that is Michigan in the winter last year and considering my love for warm, tropical beaches, it’s … Continue reading »

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Relaxing and Rejuvenating at the Lovely Treetops Resort

  I’m not sure exactly when we fell in love with the quite wonderful Treetops Resort. It might have been when we saw the cheerfully decorated welcome sign in the blowing snow. Or it may have been when we first saw the lodge in the middle of a snowstorm. Or it might possibly have been when we … Continue reading »

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Learning to Ski at Crystal Mountain

    Last winter, we visited Michigan for the very first time and fell in love. In love with the astonishingly beautiful snow which I’m sure gets really old to those who live there and have to shovel their driveways and scrape their cars but we ADORED, in love with the friendly people, and in … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: The Homestead Resort

The first searching for snow article is HERE, the second is HERE, and the third is HERE. And the adventure continues. By the time we arrived at The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor, Michigan, the last of our four fabulous snow destinations, you might think we would be getting a little tired of snow. You would … Continue reading »

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10 Things to Do in Michigan If You Don’t Love Skiing

We had no intention of skiing when we planned the Great Snow Trip of 2014; we just wanted to see snow. And lots of it. This is a little ironic since the majority of the places we stayed were technically ski resorts, although they were also four season resorts and many were actually busier in … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: Crystal Mountain Winter Activities

So I have already told you about the lovely people, the fabulous food, and the amazingly cozy cottage we stayed in during our visit to Crystal Mountain. Now I want to tell you how we spent our time. Which was by cramming it with as many activities as we possibly could in the short time … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: Crystal Mountain

The first “Searching for Snow” article is HERE and the second is HERE. And our adventure continues. There were things we adored about every single one of the destinations we visited on our snow trip but the accommodations at the lovely Crystal Mountain are at the very top of the list. Although just about every … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: The Grand Traverse Resort

The first “Searching for Snow” article is HERE. And our journey continues.   Our first sight of The Grand Traverse Resort was a soaring, glass tower in the distance sparkling in the afternoon sun as we drove along a road through Michigan, near Traverse City which was lined with deep snow on both sides. We … Continue reading »

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