http://www.benzieblog.com Benzie Area, Northern Michigan Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:07:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [feedsnap]http://feeds2.feedburner.com/BenzieBlogFeatured[/feedsnap] http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=169   From $79* per adult, per night Available September 1-2, 6-9, 12-13, 19-21, 26; October 5, 13-14, 17, 20-26, 29-31, 2010. Hit the links at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa this fall and save! Tee it up on one of two northern Michigan championship golf courses and stay in the Midwest's finest ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=173 9am - Half-Marathon • 10K Run/Walk • 5K Run/Walk | (11:30am Kid's Event) Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa and the Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library cordially invite you to participate in what is quickly becoming one of northern Michigan's favorite running events. Whether you're a ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=185 5th Annual Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Race presented by Right Brain Brewery Crystal Mountain Resort Thompsonville, MI Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:00 am Endoman Promotions and Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan are pleased to present the Fifth Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic, presented by Right Brain Brewery. This epic event is ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=186 SATURDAYS | OCTOBER 16, 23, 30, 2010 Join Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa for three fun-filled Harvest Days. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the mountain top or hay ride to the pumpkin patch, watch pumpkin sculpting by the famous jack-o-lantern creator - Ed Moody, compete ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=233 Ghosts and ghouls will provide plenty of thrills and chills at Crystal Mountain’s frightening Haunted Forest. The brave souls venturing out on this frightening adventure will be transported from the Park at Water’s Edge to the edge of the Haunted Forest. A ghoulish guide will lead you down the wooded ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=232   Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa with an outdoor Yoga class on top of the mountain! No matter what your experience level, yoga offers excellent health and wellness benefits, and provides a unique perspective to exercise and fitness. Meet at the Peak ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=230 THE RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON. Interlochen Golf Club - Rated one of the top 100 best value courses in America! The Natural Beauty of Interlochen Creates a Memorable Golfing Experience Golfers who regularly play the courses of the Traverse City area agree that the Interlochen Golf Club is one of ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=226 Champion Hill is opening for the season tomorrow, Saturday, May 1st. We will be offering a $25 special through the weekend, $25 for 18 holes with cart. Starting Monday, May 3rd we will be offering a Foursome Special, Four for $120.00. We will run the Foursome Special through Thursday, May 6th. We will ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=222 Pinecroft Golf Course is open for the season as of March 16, 2010. During the early Spring it will be open on a day-to-day basis depending on the weather. We are running an opening special right now, $25 for 18 holes and a cart. Champion Hill will be opening for the season sometime ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=215 Combine the natural beauty of pure northern Michigan golf with the relaxation and rejuvenation of the Midwest's premier spa destination: Crystal Spa. Our Golf & Spa Package includes two nights of lodging, one 18-hole round of golf including cart and your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=213 Superintendent's Revenge 18-hole Tournament - May 8, 2010 Get a foursome together and play the Mountain Ridge as you've never seen it. Our grounds crew will set the course to their liking: crazy pins, 'alternate' tee boxes and other surprises throughout the course. $50 registration fee includes 18 holes, box ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=227 Just Received this report from the Honor Motel Once again, the smell of mushrooms is in the air. Ray Stark suspected that the morels would be popping after last nights rain, and Ray was right! Toby went out looking for them this morning and found these. Toby reported "I found about a pound of mostly white morels just a ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=221 2010 Schedule of Events Join the Village of Empire at its 7th Annual Empire Asparagus Festival Located in Downtown Empire Friday, May 14 Dance & Pig Roast 7.00pm to 10.00pm $5.00 Admission Fee Come Dance to "Eino Sunshine", with Norm Wheeler, Chris Skellenger, Patrick Niemisto, & John Kumjian. Dine on Art's Taverns ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=225 Golf Demo Day | Saturday, May 29, 2010 10am-4pm, Crystal's 10-acre Practice Center Free Demos & Free Lessons! Get it right! Choose your next set of clubs with free help and advice from Crystal's PGA Pros. Try before you buy! Test out the latest golf gear on our ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=219   Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | 4 - 9 pm Sponsored By: Michigan Brewers Guild Join us for the 5th Annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival to sample over 50 of Michigan’s finest microbrews, hard cider, specialty brats with a range of flavors from spicy jalapeno to tart cherry, giant Bavarian pretzels ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=214 Second Annual M-22 Challenge - 9AM Saturday, June 12, 2010 - Glen Arbor, MI The M-22 Challenge is a multi-discipline event based in beautiful Leelanau County in Northern Michigan. Designed to challenge athletes against the natural terrain and environmental elements of the area, the challenge is open to first time racers ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=224 Come join us for the 17th annual Northern Michigan Transplant Golf Outing hosted by the Northern Michigan Transplant Support Group. The outing supports the University of Michigan Transplant Center and Gift of Life Michigan. This event is open to the public and golfers of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Format ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=217 Celebrate sunshine and spring skiing with a weekend filled with music, food and fun! In honor of our favorite sticky, sweet delicacy... maple syrup, Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa presents the 2nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival. Tree tapping demonstrations, maple syrup shack, cooking classes, chainsaw ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=216 2010-11 Season Passses are Now on Sale! The Crystal Premier Pass may be used for unlimited downhill skiing and riding anytime, any day or night, all season long with no blackout dates. Don't miss your chance to get the guaranteed lowest price on Crystal's Premier season pass! PLUS ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=212 Saturday, March 13, 2010 11am - Cardboard Classic Build a cardboard sled using ONLY cardboard and duct tape... decorate it as you’d like, and then race it against others on Cheers! Read More 1pm - NASTAR Race $6 for two runs, $1 for each additional run. Register at nastar.com and then sign up ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=210 Unfortunately, we've cancelled the Cammy Potter Competition due to limited terrain park features. Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>> http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=209 Free your heel, free your mind. Sleeping Bear Telefest is an annual tradition that brings Telemark enthusiasts together to ski the mountain, take part in the largest “Tele Turn” of the season and share their sport with others. More information to be announced. Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>> http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=205 Crystal Mountain's Mountain Report for December 23, 2009. Skiing and snowboarding video with information about snow conditions, holiday events and more! Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>> http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=204 Test your cross-country skiing and paintball skills with this unique family fun event! Race against time and other skiers over a 1-mile loop within Crystal Mountain’s cross-country trail system, then settle in and shoot a set of targets with a paintball gun provided by TC Paintball. Each target hit is a ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=207   Celebrate all things Michigan over Labor Day weekend at northern Michigan's newest summer tradition: Pure Michigan Labor Days, September 3-6, 2010. Lodging packages from $79 per person, per night. Lodging package details. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Family Movie Farmer's Market 4-7 Locally grown fruits, vegetables and other garden produce from neighboring farms, along ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=231 The Conference on Michigan's Future: Energy, Economy & Environment 2009 explores visions of a sustainable future; critical challenges facing the economy; and strategies for developing a stable, enduring economic, energy and environmental future. The conference program includes multiple focus areas: Economic Crisis, Instability and Uncertainty Energy Production: ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=199 Toast the Season - A Wine & Food Celebration with Holiday Themed Gifts It has become a Northwest Michigan holiday tradition - the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association's Toast the Season wine tour. Once again, two consecutive weekends of tasting and touring will be offered, November 7 & 8 and also on ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=196 S E A S O N A L F E A T U R E S The four seasons and the unique changes that each brings to our northern Michigan home are an integral part of what happens - both inside and out - at Crystal Spa. Each season ... http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=175 Fall Special at Champion Hill.... $29.00 for 18 holes with cart every day. Visit Champion Hill Website >>>> http://www.benzieblog.com/?p=192