Discover Exciting Weekend Adventures in Northern Michigan: January 10-12, 2025!

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Snow and ice can be quite enjoyable, particularly with activities like snowshoeing, fat tire biking, and sled dog racing on the agenda. 

Here’s our top picks for this weekend: 

Fat & Flurrious Fat Bike Race

The competition begins in downtown Boyne City, where cyclists will receive police escort out of town. Following that, they’ll compete around Avalanche on its hilly routes and trails, complete with some berms and jumps. An after-party and awards ceremony will occur at Stiggs Brewery. 

For registration or additional details, visit fatandflurrious.com. 

Guided snowshoe adventure

Take part in a guided snowshoe adventure through the historic Bay View Association from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. 

This event is hosted by the Terrace Inn and Bearcub Outfitters. After the journey, attendees can relish a complimentary seasonal cocktail at the 1911 Restaurant of Terrace Inn, along with hot cocoa and tea by the fireplace.

To secure your place, please email sales@bearcuboutfitters.com. 

Discover foraging techniques

Author Kathy Kae will be present at the Cheboygan Area Public Library from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 to discuss her new non-fiction volume, “Naajimiijimedaa! (Let’s Find Food!)” 

This book serves as a guide to discovering 40 various foods, including berries, leeks, mushrooms, wild rice, and more. Kae will illustrate how to gather, process, prepare, and preserve these foods while sharing recipes and stories associated with them. 

Attendees can sample traditional corn soup and frybread during this public event. 

For further information, visit cheboyganlibrary.org. 

Euchre tournament for a purpose

Lake Street Pub in Boyne City will organize a Euchre tournament at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12 to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. 

Participants will have the chance to compete for prizes while contributing to cancer research, education, and patient support. Individual play will be the format, welcoming all skill levels.

Pre-registration costs $20, and if space permits, registration will occur at the door for $25, cash only. Alongside the tournament, there will be 50/50 raffles and a basket raffle. 

For additional details, visit acsevents.org. 

Sled dogs take off

Returning after a two-year hiatus, the Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race is slated for Jan. 11 and 12. 

The races commence at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Headquarters Lake State Forest Campground, followed by a dinner, awards ceremony, a presentation by sled dog veterinarian Dr. Jerry Vanek, and a silent auction at the Newberry American Legion on Saturday night. 

The pro class race will kick off at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

To view the complete schedule, visit tcsdr.org. 

— Reach out to Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.