Enjoy February 2012 Weekend Winter Events Along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County Wintertime Activities Include Winter Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowboarding, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling and Beauty Along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
(firmenpresse) - BENZONIA, MI -- (Marketwire) -- 01/12/12 -- Wintertime outdoor activities and innovative
events in inspire visitors to come to this Northern Michigan region along
the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore recently dubbed the
Benzie County, Michigan, which is known as "the best place in Michigan for
outdoor sports and recreation," will hold four wintertime events each
weekend in February 2012 that celebrate its wintertime beauty.
February 2012 events include the at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa on the first weekend of
February; in the
quaint village of Beulah on the second weekend; , a Snow Cross
snowmobile event in Lake Michigan port cities, Frankfort and Elberta, on
the third weekend; and Winter Celebration, a winter food event, on February 25th at
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa.
All women who like to have fun are invited to the Women's Winter Tour
Weekend at Crystal Mountain Resort in Benzie County. The Women's Winter
Tour is open to all women of all skiing levels and even if you're not a
skier, there are fun activities like snowshoeing to participate in. This
ultimate weekend celebration is all about women, winter and chocolate. It
will return to Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa for its sixth year. The
Women's Winter Tour is held on Super Bowl Sunday when most of those who
take part in this event snowshoe & cross-country ski along Crystal's wooded
trails. This year's theme is Picnic in the Park, an outdoor event under a
tent with food and fabulous fun in the middle of winter!
Make your way to Benzie County for Winterfest, a day packed with fun, food,
and other unique winter activities such as a chili cook-off, an ice fishing
contest, an annual fish toss competition, horse drawn wagon rides, frozen
turkey bowling, dog sled weight pulling competition (I.W.P.A), a Winterfest
Parade, Outhouse races, and a majestic winter fireworks display over
Crystal Lake, which is one of the largest lakes in Michigan.
Snow Cross snowmobile races in downtown Frankfort highlight the winter
weekend event Shiver by The River. More than 100 riders will compete in a
series of Snow Cross snowmobile races on an obstacle track built in the
city's Open Space Park. The event includes a Kid's Snow World featuring
Sledding, Activities and Games, "Bowling on Main Street," Frozen 5K Run, a
Winter Parade and numerous warming stations to go inside to get warm.
Located right along Main Street in downtown Frankfort, there are also a
number of great restaurants to enjoy. Activities will also take place in
the quaint village of Elberta, two minutes away.
This event will include offerings of the best in fresh foods grown all
winter through greenhouses, hoop houses, fresh cheeses such as goat and
mozzarella, and organically-raised meats like chicken, lamb, pork, smoked
fish, goat and even emu. Just because it's not summer doesn't mean the
produce and fresh foods still aren't being produced in Benzie County. Come
and see for yourself these year round producers and taste local chefs'
tastiest takes on local winter delicacies.
Mary Carroll, President of Benzie County Visitors Bureau, states, "We
celebrate wintertime with so many fun events that highlight our beautiful
location and climate. Snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing,
snowboarding and snowmobiling are available here in winter, as is ice
fishing on Crystal Lake and numerous lakes, rivers and streams. We're eager
to show visitors Benzie County's uniqueness in these events that are
healthy, natural and active."
Benzie County is the perfect winter escape for those who like winter sports
and outdoor adventure. There is excellent downhill and cross-country
skiing, and snowboarding at the award-winning ski resort, .
At Crystal Mountain visitors can experience dog sled excursions, ice
skating and hockey, and paintball competitions as well as fine and casual
dining.
For those who seek a chance to see Northern Michigan's beautiful winter
scenery there is ice fishing on Benzie County lakes such as Crystal Lake
with local bait and tackle stores in Beulah providing fishermen with
whatever they need. There is also snowshoeing along Lake Michigan on the
Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, as well as snowmobile rentals at located in Thompsonville for
riding the 135 miles of natural groomed trails that weave between numerous
towns complemented by restaurants and taverns.
Award-winning wineries are also within close proximity to Benzie County on
the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula less than one hour away.
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