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May 21, 2013
starting of summer
for us here in the U.P. It's now Memorial Day weekend and believe it or not that 4 letter word "snow" was in the air yesterday,and frost is in the forecast.All the area greenhouses are full of beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees ready to be placed at loved ones graves or gardens and yet it sure doesn't feel like the start of summer yet here.I was in Minn. last weekend and the grass was green , the apple trees were in full bloom, as well as flowers,people were mowing, it looked like spring.Came home and there is still a few spots of snow and the buds are just now appearing as well as the 1st. flowers of the year have made their appearance in my yard,so there is hope. But we all know what follows after the buds turn into leaves, the invasion of black flies,, mosquitoes, and ticks, which can shift ones mood in a hurry.Well I was going through the event calender for the area and thought I would list a few of the up coming events. Starting the weekend of 6/1 the blessing of the bikes in Lake Linden, 6/14 the the 2nd annual S.P.O.R.T. ORV trail ride,from Baraga State Park to the Twin Lakes State Park, 6/15 the Longest day of the year fishing tournament in Copper Harbor,6/22,23,and 27 MTU's Rozsa Center has music events,6/27 Keweenaw Brewfest at the water front in L'Anse,6/27-7/4 Bessemer Blast/4th of July Celebration, 6/29 Pasty Fest in Calumet, 6/30 Michigan Log Cabin Days at Old Victoria, and 2 of the biggest event will be held 6/14 and 15 is the Seafood Fest in Houghton 6/19-6/28 Finn Fest which is an area wide event from all the surrounding towns and villages, as this year the host city is Houghton it's the celebration of the Finnish culture, and 6/21-23 is the Bridge Fest,sponsored by the cities of Houghton and Hancock. So while in our area you should be able to find something to do. But if you prefer to just sit back and relax, the area offers beautiful beaches and river banks, or take a ride on a ATV/UTV and tour the area woods, or a motorcycle and see and ride the twisty, turny roadways that bring you to area sites and villages.Or get your boat or jet skies out and take in the area lakes or cruse the canal, you could also take a sunset cruze , or tour the light houses.For those that like to tour the mines there are many in the area as well as rock and mineral shows and shops. Again there is plenty of things to see and do, after all that is our industry, tourism ,so come on U.P. and see what the upper part of Michigan has to offer. We would love to be your hosts, and think you will enjoy our cabins which will be your home away from home for awhile. |
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