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AmericInn of Silver City

AmericInn of Silver City Michigan is located on Lake Superior (also know as Gitchee Gumee) at the junction of HWY-64 and HWY M-107. We are a short 13 miles west of Ontonagon, Michigan and 3 miles east from the entrance to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The “Porkies” offer visitors year round outdoor fun with many hiking trails throughout the park, scenic overlooks and old mine sites, waterfalls, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking birding and biking. Abundant wildlife around every corner. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling with great photographic opportunities throughout the year. Our hotel can accommodate all of your needs. We have a restaurant on site and a banquet facility that can fit up to 200 people for large meetings or weddings. Any questions please call the hotel directly!

AmericInn of Silver City
120 Lincoln Street
Silver City, Michigan 49953
800-396-5007
906-885-5311

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Powder Weekend – February 19 – 22

Skiers in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula enjoyed some of the best powder conditions in many years. Crystal Mountain received over 30 inches of snow over the weekend and most ski areas received 10+ inches. Here are some photos from the weekend. (Click on photos for slideshow view with captions.)

Treetops Resort – Margaritaville – February 24 – 27, 2011

Jimmy Buffett will be in full effect all weekend long at Treetops. The weather may be cold but the atmosphere will be like a tropical paradise. Jimmy Buffet cover bands will play Friday night in Legends on the Hill and Saturday night in both Legends and the Halfway Cafe for our Margarita Party. Make the final weekend of February a great one.

MARGARITA PARTY – Join us at Treetops Halfway Café For a fun filled evening at the Margarita Ville Party Saturday February 26. We’ll be giving away 4 tickets to a Red Wings game on March 11th at this party.

Live Entertainment
Brought to you by
Guy Monday
7:30-10:30

Games
7pm-7:30 Beach Ball Toss
7:45 Limbo
8:15 Sack Race to Hopscotch

What goes better with Margarita’s than a Mexican Fiesta Menu
Served 6pm-9pm
Adults $12.00 Children 10 & under $6.00
Appetizers: 9 Layer Mexican Dip, Tortilla Chips & salsa
Entrée: Burritos, Build your own Chicken Fajita and Beef Tacos
Side dishes: Spanish Rice, and Southwest Salad

Tiki Bar
(cash)
Margarita’s regular & Virgin
Cool Cocktails regular & Virgin
Jell-o Shots
Beer

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Boyne Mountain – Weekend Rail Jam – February 26, 2011

We’re looking for skiers and snowboarders of all ages who like to grind rails to enter the Boyne Mountain Weekend Rail Jam. The rail jam will take place near the bottom of the Superpipe at Boyne Mountain and will include music, professional announcing and prizes for the top finishers in each division.

Stuff you need to know:

Registration 2pm – 3:30pm in the West lobby of the Civic Center at Boyne Mountain.

Entry Fee is $5.00
Divisions are dependant upon who signs up, but rest assured there will be divisions for boys, girls, skiers and snowboarders
Top finishers will receive BOYNE Gift Cards
Swag give aways
All competitors must wear a helmet

If you have questions or would like more information please contact Dan Turcott at dturcott@boyne.com.

Must be 18 years or older to sign the waiver or have a parent/guardian present to sign the waiver at registration.

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