For skiers and snowboarders, Petoskey is definitely the place to be.
The area has three resorts and over 160 runs. That makes it the favorite place for beginners to experts, anywhere is the Midwest. There are some amazing cross-country trails if you love the outdoors more than the thrill of downhill, snowmobiling if you need to take a load off your feet, and ice skating and sledding for the whole family, without going out too far.
The apres ski is also excellent – and warm!
Pick up a Free Winter Guide by calling 800-845-2828, or just visit the website, www.PetoskeyArea.com
The North Central Michigan College alternative energy club had a dream that they could install and manage their own alternative energy system. That dream became a goal and now the goal has been realised.
The installation of a 30 foot tall Windspire wind generator on the campus gave them exactly what they wanted. The club has been studying alternative energy, raising funds and planning for purchase and installation of an on site wind generator for more than a year.
With the help of Lake Effect Energy of Harbor Springs, Contractors Building Supply of Copemish, and Mazzter Electric of Petoskey, the alternative energy club oversaw the installation of the Michigan produced Mariah Power Windspire wind generator.
The club expects to use the generator as a learning tool for students and the community to show how alternative energy can be a reality.
The tower is located on the NCMC campus behind the Library Conference Center.
The United States Army Field Band performed a free, sold out concert Tuesday night, April 17 at Petoskey High School. For more than 50 years, The United States Army Field Band has been performing for audiences around the world. The band has performed in all 50 states and on four continents and is considered by music critics to be one of the most inspirational music organizations in the world. The evening featured patriotic music while also paying tribute to those currently serving in the military. Eleven band students from Petoskey High School also took part in the concert. Watch here as the students perform the song Chesapeake Bay March.
First Petoskey Trials video. Music is by Richard Cheese, Simian and MGMT. Riders are Mike Houlmont and myself… Filmed in June 2009, Petoskey michigan. comments welcome
Members of the Saginaw Underwater Explorers traveled to Lake Michigans Little Traverse Bay at Petoskey, MI to clean a years worth of marine growth from the underwater marble crucifix.
