Tag: Northern Michigan
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TOP 5 EVENT PICKS FOR WEEKEND FUN
Wondering what to do with family and/or friends this weekend? Instead of blindly searching “Weekend Events Near Me”, we’re putting together our top 5 picks for you! #1 – Boyne Thunder Boyne Thunder is celebrating their 20th Annual Poker Run this weekend (July 7th & 8th)! July 7th (Friday evening) – Stroll the streets of…
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Five Favorite Northern Michigan Independence Day Celebrations
The Fourth of July in Northern Michigan is unparalleled in family fun activities available in nearly all of our Up North communities. We’ve selected just five local communities with Independence Day fun scheduled for all to enjoy. Petoskey Fourth of July: Harbor Springs July 3rd: Fourth of July: Alanson Indian River July 2nd: Fourth of…
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Arbor Day (Landscaping & Planting Resources)
Today is Arbor Day and in honor of this National (and global) holiday, we wanted to provide our readers with resources for landscaping and planting. Arbor Day Fact Arbor Day originated in Nebraska City, on April 10th, 1872 and was founded by J. Sterling Morton. It is estimated that more than 1,000,000 trees were planted on this day and…
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Expanding the Black Hole
-Little Traverse Conservancy The Little Traverse Conservancy has preserved the Black Hole Nature Preserve, expanding protection along the Pickerel-Crooked Channel. From the article: “We feel tremendously blessed to have the opportunity to partner with LTC and PCLA to protect the last section of northern shoreline in the Pickerel-Crooked Channel. Looking back over two decades –…
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Happy Earth Day (Resources)
We’re honoring Earth Day by providing you with area resources that help preserve, conserve, and protect our beautiful Northern Michigan home. On Earth Day, you can go green by planting native flowers, composting, or joining a local cleanup group. Your small efforts today can make a big impact on our future. Little Traverse Conservancy Mission:…