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Norway Mountain – “Buffett Bash” – February 26, 2011

Hey all you Buffett lovers . . . Saturday Feb. 26th is the annual “Buffett Bash” at Norway Mountain. Come in and try our delicious Margaritas including: Peach, original, strawberry, Hawaiian, and the famous “upside-down” Margarita.

We also have Mark Young and Bill Martin playing lots of Jimmy’s music from 1-5 pm. Try our famous jello,…… pudding, and apple pie shots.

MAKE THIS A PLAN FOR GREAT FUN IN TOASTY’S BAR!!

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Marquette Mountain Rubber Duck Hunt and Picnic – January 30, 2011

A free picnic at Marquette Mountain at 12:30.

On Sunday, Jan. 30 we will shut the lifts off at 12:30 pm that day and host a free picnic! While everyone is eating our Mountain staff will hide 2000 rubber duckies on the mountain. At 1:30 the lifts open back up and it will be a rush to collect the most rubber duckies

The person with the most rubber duckies get a Mountain Card for $500. The person with the lucky number duck wins $300 mountain card. This day is fun.

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Winter Naturalist Programs Offered at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, located on the south shore of Lake Superior near Silver City in Ontonagon County, is offering cross-country skiing by lantern light again this winter.

“This place is incredible in the winter,” said Park Interpreter Bob Wild. “What better way to see the park and experience winter, than by participating in one of these naturalist-lead programs.”

Lantern Light Cross-Country Skiing: Jan. 23 and 30 from 6-9 p.m. EST; also Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30-9 p.m. Old-fashioned kerosene lanterns illuminate the trail during this night ski. Lanterns are placed along the entire one-mile loop for a unique and memorable skiing experience. Stop about halfway around the loop at the warming shelter where the park naturalist will have a campfire going. This trail has an “easy” difficulty rating; however, skiing at night is always a challenge.

A guided snow shoe hike will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 13. Snow shoes will be provided if needed on these 1.5 hour hikes.

These programs may be cancelled due to weather. To inquire about cancellations call 906-885-5206.

For more information on winter recreation opportunities at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, call 906-885-5275 or visit www.michigan.gov/porkies.

All motor vehicles entering a Michigan State Park or Recreation Area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8.

 
 
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