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Big Storm, Bigger Wave

Of course just a few days after I blog one of Martin's photos of the Petoskey Breakwater to Michigan in Pictures, he braves the 50 MPH maelstrom to capture this stunning shot. I guess that's one of the bright sides of having more than one…
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Photo Friday: wave wash by ER Post

This photo of waves crashing over the Grand Haven light is one of many great photos of Michigan Lighthouses from Ed Post. Ed just joined Flickr and the Absolute Michigan group, but he already uploaded a whole lot more cool photos from…
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Photo Friday: Beach Grass by n.weaver

Neil took this photo of beach grass at Twelve Mile Beach in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. He has some more black and white work and some beautiful scenes from Michigan and elsewhere.
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Michigan Books: Mackinac Bridge: A 50-Year Chronicle, 1957- 2007 by Mike Fornes

Today's Notable Book is Mackinac Bridge: A 50-Year Chronicle, 1957- 2007 by Mike Fornes (Cheboygan Tribune Printing Co.) honors the 50th anniversary of the Mighty Mac with details of day-to-day life on the bridge that united Michigan's two peninsulas…
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Photo Friday: Fayette Cliff by whitewaves

I first encountered the photography of Paul Rose when we were putting together our Destination Michigan feature on the Fayette Historic State Park. While the ghost town of Fayette remains one of the places in Michigan that I most long to…
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Michigan Books: From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries by Sharon Kegerreis and Lorri Hathaway

Today's Notable Michigan book is From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries by Sharon Kegerreis and Lorri Hathaway published by the Ann Arbor Media Group. The 192 page, coffee table book does a great job of taking both those new to Michigan…
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Taste the Passion - a celebration of Wine, Chocolate & Love

The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day (and wine and chocolate) at their annual "Taste the Passion" wine tour held February 9-10. The weekend features special pours and tasty chocolate treats…
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Michigan Books: Fork in the Road with Eric Villegas by Eric Villegas

The cookbook Fork in the Road with Eric Villegas by Eric Villegas from Huron River Press (publisher's page on Fork in the Road) is based on chef and restaurateur Eric Villegas's award-winning PBS cooking show, Fork in the Road. From the author's…
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Photo Friday: Soft Reflections by David :0)

Dave seems to like to get out and walk, even on frosty mornings like yesterday. This photo is part of his Nature set (slideshow) which includes some really cool photos of birds. You'll also want to check out his Michigan set that has…
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Michigan Ski Tour: Racing, Events & More

Welcome to our Michigan Ski Tour featuring downhill & cross country ski racing and some general ski links. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do and that you get a chance to enjoy cruising on some great runs or trails this winter. Cross…
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Michigan Ski Tour: Cross Country Skiing

Last week, our Michigan Ski Tour took you to downhill skiing resorts from one end of the state to the other. You don't need a lift to have fun with skis though - read on for all kinds of nordic skiing fun! Champion Hill Nordic Trails by…
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Michigan Ski Tour: Southeast Lower Michigan

Our Michigan Ski Tour stops next in Southeast Lower Michigan. Stay tuned next week too as we explore cross country skiing and some events and racing! Mt. Brighton Ski by bluewomanqu Alpine Valley - White Lake, MI Alpine Valley is…