Bed and Breakfast for the Sled Dog Races (February 19-21, 2010)
Come, come, whoever you are.
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving...
Here's a wonderful Bed 'n' Breakfast opportunity for those interested in Sled Dog Races:
Members of the Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation are opening their homes to UU members and friends from other parts of the world for the opportunity to take in the UP200 and/or Midnight Run sled dog races, February 19-21, 2010. Cost: $50/night for couple or single, $5/night for each additional person. All B&B's on a first-come, first-serve basis. Many hotels, inns, and motels are already filled up.
Participating families live in a variety of places in the Marquette area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In addition to the sled dog races, the area provides opportunity for many wintertime activities including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and nature-watching. Some participating homes can accommodate families with children and/or pets.
The UP200 is a qualifying race for the Iditarod, and you can find more information at http://www.up200.org/index.php. It's an exciting start as the mushers and their dogs head out to the quiet, snow-blanketed trails from the cheering fans in downtown Marquette.
See below for further activities and events.
Contact Kathy Klos at 906-249-1066 or by email at: kathrynklos@gmail.com for arrangements or further information
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You may also want to check out some of the following, but do pace yourself:
- the Glacier Glide Winter Outdoor Art Exhibit (Feb. 20, 12-5 p.m.) www.artontherocks.org
- sunsets and/or sunrises at Lake Superior
- the Lucy Hill Naturbahn Luge Track (for more info, call 906-475-LUGE)
- animal tracks after a fresh snowfall
- a vatra (winter bonfire) - roast your favorite foods on a stick and ward off the cold with songs and stories
- creating a snow sculpture
- downhill skiing or snowboarding at Marquette Mountain
- "snow golf"
- cross-country skiing or snoeshoeing the Iron Ore Heritage Trail
- cross country skiing by the light of the moon or lighted loops at Blueberry Ridge, Al Quaal (sledding, too), or Forestville
- skijoring (call 906-249-1011 for more info)
- ice fishing
- jumping into a snowbank after a hot sauna!
Indoor activities and events:
- catch Northern Michigan University's production of "Rent" on Saturday night at the Forest Roberts Theatre
- after a walk on the bike path along Lake Superior and the Lower Harbor, warm up at Dead River Coffee, Babycakes, or other spots to grab a "warm"
- check out the Peter White Public Library or Snowbound Books, one of several bookstores
- try some historical U.P. cuisine: a pasty or Lake Superior white fish
- dine, listen to live music, and dance at Upfront & Company (for more info, call 906-228-5200)
- take a tour of the world's largest wooden dome at NMU with its mini-museum (including U.P. Immigration Culture) and walking area
- during late afternoon, view the Tiffany window at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (201 E. Ridge)
- check out the United States National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame (for more info, call 906-485-6323) - small donation for entry
- take the family to the "Y" for time in the pool, on the exercise equipment, in the family rec. rm. - $10/family day pass or $5/person
- ice skate indoors at Lakeview Arena (for more info, call 906-228-0490)
- check out Bella Beads for beading supplies and instruction - or The Hot Plate for ceramic crafts
- visit the Moosewod Nature Center on Presque Isle to explore the world of wild things - www.moosewood.org
- check out art galleries and the DeVos Art Museum
- stroll the Marquette County Courthouse where parts of the classic, "Anatomy of a Murder," were filmed (starring Jimmy Stewart and Lee Remick)
- discover local history at the Marquette County History Museum
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If you can't come on Feb. 19-20, you may want to join us for:
- the Heikki Lunta Winter Fest (Jan. 16-17)
- the 123rd International Ski Jumping Tournament (Jan. 27)
- the Noquemanon Ski Marathon (Jan. 30) - www.noquemanon.org
- Lake Independence Fishing Derby (Feb. 13-14)
- Trenary Outhouse Classic (Feb. 27) :o)
- Pigs-n-Heat Hockey Game (March 17) - police officers and fire fighters play hockey to raise $ for victims of fire incidents)
- Northern Michigan University special events, concerts, and sporting events
If you can stay through Sunday morning, you are very welcome to attend "Ideas & Issues" at 9:45 a.m. and/or the 11 o'clock Service at the Marquette UU Meeting House on M-28 (mqtuu.org). We look forward to your visit!