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October Michigan Event Calendar 2008
A sampling of Michigan festivals & events for the month of October. "There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." - Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Week for September 29 - October 5, 2008
It's that time of year and Michigan's great outdoors is putting on it's annual color show. Colors in the UP are peaking and filling in fast in the Northern Lower Peninsula. Click on in to check some happening this week that serve as great destinations for a color tour.

Road Trip: Benzie County Fallfest October 4-5 & 11-12
The annual Fall Festival offers two weeks of fun in Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia and the surrounding area. Come enjoy beautiful Fall colors, great food, and tons of fun activities!

FROM MICHIGAN IN PICTURES

We interrupt this winter to bring you the following special bulletin, photo by noxipoo

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Northern Michigan Geocachers
A family friendly group of geocachers from Northern Michigan. Forum, chat, and so much more. Drop on by and learn more about the newest outdoor sport/hobby... geocaching.

Featured Links

League of Michigan Bicyclists
We are making Michigan a bicycle friendly state with programs and projects and coordination between government, clubs and bikers. Visit for race calendar, bike tours and biking news. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Mountain Biking Association
The Michigan Mountain Biking Association (MMBA) is a 501(C)(3) charitable non-profit corporation. We have over 2,500 members and nine chapters throughout Michigan. We are one of the largest affiliates of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Moosejaw Mountaineering
Moosejaw opened its first outdoor specialty shop in Keego Harbor, Michigan in 1992 and now operates six retail shops, a mail order business, and an online catalog. The best selection of clothing, footwear, gear & ridiculous stories on the planet. (Madison Heights, Oakland County)
North Country Trail Association
The North Country National Scenic Trail is a footpath that stretches over 4,000 miles across seven states and links communities, forests, and prairies. The Michigan trail stretches from the southern state line to Ironwood in the UP. (Marquette, Marquette County)
Northern Michigan Geocachers
A family friendly group of geocachers from Northern Michigan. Forum, chat, and so much more. Drop on by and learn more about the newest outdoor sport/hobby... geocaching. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
This Upper Peninsula park features sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest and more than 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline where hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound. (Munising, Alger County)
The Detroit BikeBlog
Pictures and News related to Detroit and year-round cycling in the city. (Detroit, Wayne County)
Woods & Water Ecotours
Experience authentic, natural and cultural Ecotours. Most trips are based in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with an emphasis on Islands. (Cedarville, Menominee County)