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Winter 2013/2014
News and Updates from the Bays de Noc
Christmas in
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Ice Fishing
Skiing / Snowshoeing
On December 6th & 7th
the U.P. Steam and Gas
Association’s annual open
house, at the U.P. State
Fairgrounds will offer free
Yuletide fun for the entire family! Enjoy an old-fashioned
festive atmosphere with decorations, music, horsedrawn rides, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and
goodies galore. Find the perfect gift, browsing a wide
selection of unique handcrafted items from a variety of
local artisans and craftsmen. Sit on Santa’s knee and
tell him your Christmas wish. Don’t forget to share the
holiday spirit with others by bringing non-perishable
food items or a new unwrapped toy to donate to local
charities.
For more information visit UPSteamandGasEngine.org
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Fayette Historic State Park
Snowmobiling
Downhill Fun
Calendar of Events
Harvest your
own tree
Did you know that holiday
trees are available for
cutting on Hiawatha National
Forest land? If you are one
who likes the “thrill of the
hunt,” the excitement of
trudging through the snow
in search of the perfect tree,
then we have the perfect
opportunity for you! For the
price of a “tree tag” ($5)
and a little sweat, you can cut your own tree from
National Forest land! To obtain a permit, in the form of a
“tree tag,” stop at your local Ranger District office.
For more information call 906-428-5800
TravelBaysdeNoc.com • [email protected] • 1-800-553-4FUN • 230 Ludington St., Escanaba, MI
Great Lakes
Ice Racing
Races take place on the
Escanaba River at noon every
Sunday through the month of
February (weather permitting).
Also check out the Night Race at
7p.m. on February 15th.
Cross Country Skiing / Snowshoeing
WARNING
Silent sport participants will find miles of beautiful and diverse
nature areas to explore, all trails welcome cross country skiers
and there are a handful of paths available to snowshoers as well.
Options for an action packed day in our beautiful outdoors include:
Always exercise caution before venturing onto the ice - please check ice
conditions and heed warnings, avoiding river mouths where heavy currents
and unstable ice are often found - for updated ice conditions please contact
the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau or an area bait shop.
Escanaba River State Forest
Known as the Cedar River Pathway, this is an eight mile
trail system featuring four stacked loops. The first two
miles of the pathway run along the banks of the Cedar
River and then lead skiers into a forest with varied terrain.
The trailhead is located within the campground.
More info at GreatLakesIceRacing.com
• Eight miles north of Cedar River via M-35 and County
Road 551
Ice Fishing on Little Bay de Noc
JIG IT!
ICE FISHING
EXTRAVAGANZA
The eighth annual Jig It!
Ice Fishing Extravaganza
will be held Saturday,
January
25th,
2014
from 11 - 2 p.m. on Little
Bay de Noc in Escanaba.
The tournament is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big
Sisters of the Bay Area and continues to grow each
year. Not only is the event open to all ages and levels
of experience, but with a first place prize of $2,000,
who wouldn’t want to drop a line! The entry fee is
$25 per hole, increasing to $30 the day of the event.
This is a fantastic fishing event that puts the FUN in
FUNdraiser!
Kids under the Ice Fish Pond! (10am – 3pm) A wire
fence cage will be set up under the ice and stocked
with 800-1000 trout for kids 0-14 yrs old. The
cost is $5.00 per fishing round. To find out more
and join the nearly 600 people who participated
last year, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at
906-789-0060 or visit bbbsbayarea.org/jig-itfishing.html 4th Annual Mites to Men
Pond Hockey Tournament
Mites to Men Pond Hockey tournament will be
held Jan. 31st - Feb. 2nd in beautiful Escanaba,
MI. Teams from ages 5-105, Men, Women, Boys,
and Girls are all welcome.
Last year was such a
success with great ice,
good
sportsmanship,
yummy food, and family
fun. You won’t want to
miss it!
More info at eajha.com
Fayette State Park
Ice Fishing
FREE FISHING FOR ALL!
Michigan’s Free Fishing Winter Weekend is February
Whether you are new to the sport or a veteran ice fisherman,
16 - 17, which means that all fishing license fees are
the opportunities to participate in this winter sport are as
waived for residents and out-of-state visitors alike on
numerous as the types of fish that you may pull through the
the Great Lakes and inland waters. Fishing regulations
ice. Walleye, Northern Pike and Perch are the most common
still apply.
species fished in the winter months, however a 54”, 43 pound
Sturgeon was caught just off the tip of the Stonington Peninsula
in mid-January of 1996. Our area bait shops will help you with the how, what, and where when it comes to techniques, hottest
lures, best bait and spots to drop your line through the ice.
After getting familiar with the how, what and where, you can seek peace and solitude or join the population of one of the many
ice fishing shanty villages that pop up each winter. Area guides are available for hire to help you create a fish tale of your own.
You don’t even have to own a shanty to experience our fantastic fishing! For more information on hotels that work with local
outfitters to help arrange a fine fishing experience from providing transportation to and from a heated shanty as well as bait
(some will even deliver lunch), please contact the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Snow Trek
Area Bait Shops
Bay View Bait and
Tackle
7110 U.S. HWY 2
Gladstone
(906) 786-1488
baydenoc.com/
bayviewsports
Bayshore Resort
Bait and Tackle
1323 North Lake
Shore Drive
Gladstone
(906) 428-2950
bay-shore-resort.
com
Sall-Mar Resort
7989 U.S. HWY 2
Rapid River
(906) 474-6918
sallmarresort.com
Ice Skating
The City of Escanaba builds
and maintains two outdoor
neighborhood ice skating
rinks at Royce Park and at the
Webster School. Escanaba’s
rinks are supervised during
scheduled hours. Both rinks
have warming shelters with
skate changing areas and restrooms. Rinks are lighted
during evening hours. Music is provided via an outdoor
PA system. Rinks are open to the public, free of charge.
Ice skating and hockey are also available at the Wells
Sports Complex.
More info at Escanaba.org/?parksandfacilities
FREE snowshoe rental
program for anyone in Delta
County who would like to try
this fun winter activity. Whether
you’re a beginner or a seasoned
“snowshoe-er”, this is a great
opportunity to get outside and
boost physical activity in the
winter months. Snowshoes for
both adults and children can be
rented for free at the Escanaba
Civic Center or the Public Health
Department in Escanaba. All
snowshoes must be checked out
by a responsible party at least 18
years of age. The U.P. is a Winter
Wonderland, and a great place
to make warm memories while
enjoying the U.P.’s natural beauty
on snowshoes. For more
information about Snow Trek,
please call 789-8110.
Group Ski
Join a group of ski
enthusiasts on Tuesday
nights at 7pm at the
Escanaba Pathway.
For more information
call 786-4141.
Lantern Lit Cross Country Ski
Ski by the light of kerosene lanterns through the historic
village of Fayette on January 25th at 7pm. This unique
experience is one you’ll be sure to remember.
A popular summer destination because of its pristine
harbor and limestone cliffs, Fayette State Park features
a five mile trail system that is open year-round. The trail
connects the town site, beach and campground providing a
wonderful and wintry point of view for cross country skiers
and snowshoers. Serenity seekers will find Fayette full of
beauty and tranquility, and the option of staying just a
little longer is available with the rental of the former Park
Ranger cottage (now known as the Furnace Hill Cottage)
that is perfect for winter pursuits. Located on the Garden
Peninsula, the trailhead is one mile past the entrance to the
historic Fayette town site off of M-183.
• Sixteen miles south of US-2 on M-183
Escanaba Cross Country Pathway
Although its located within the city limits, the Escanaba
Pathway takes skiers to the serene setting of a peaceful
wilderness. Glide along tranquil cedar ridges and over
hardwood filled hills that block out the hustle and bustle of
the city. The trail is divided into three loops, offering two
scenic overlooks and resting benches, great for all levels.
• Located in Escanaba, trailhead at North 30th Street
Days River Pathway
The Days River Pathway proves to be a perennial favorite
of locals and visitors alike. Skiers at Days River enjoy skiing
through stands of tall pines and over rolling hills, with
portions of the pathway running along or above the Days
River. This unspoiled setting is only minutes from Gladstone
and offers five stacked Nordic loops ranging in distance
from 2.2 to 8.6 miles along with a 2 mile skating loop.
• 3 miles northwest of Gladstone via US-2 and Days River
Road
Rapid River National
Cross Country Ski Trail
Located in the Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River offers
five loops of Nordic ski trails along with two skating loops.
Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful trails
in the U.P., skiers wind through a dense hardwood forest,
climbing and traveling along dune ridges and dropping
into lowland swamps, the varied terrain offers excellent
opportunities for all levels of skiers with distances ranging
from 1.2 to 10 miles. The trails intersect frequently
providing many different options; maps are posted
throughout the network as well as resting benches. There
are also designated snowshoe trails.
• Six miles north of Rapid River on US Highway 41
Snowmobiling
Michigan is known by snowmobilers nationwide
for its unique combination of abundant and
dependable snow, exciting terrain and extensive
trail network of more than 6,100 miles. All
Upper Peninsula trails connect to Delta County,
making it a great home base for your exploration
of our winter playground. Delta County also
connects with the Hiawatha National Forest,
where snowmobilers will find over 3000 miles
of road, abandoned railroad grades, and trails
through hardwood stands, pine forest and
frozen swampland awaiting them.
GLADSTONE SPORTS PARK
With winter just around the corner, Snowboarders and
downhill skiers are anticipating hitting the slopes at the
Gladstone Sports Park. Offering five runs and a terrain
garden for snowboarders, along with breathtaking views of
Little Bay de Noc, the Sports Park is a winter recreation
favorite. In addition to the downhill runs, there are also three
tubing runs, perfect for an afternoon filled with family fun.
Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa in the chalet or enjoy a
break from the action and gather around the new outdoor
bonfire ring while enjoying our winter wonderland.
For more information visit GladstoneMi.org/SkiPark
Calendar of Events
12/6/2013 - 12/7/2013
UP Steam & Gas Village
Christmas in the Village
UP State Fairgrounds
12/12/2013
Bay College Film Series Presents
The Hunt
Bay College Besse Center Theater
1/31/2014 - 2/2/2014
Mites to Men Pond Hockey
Tournament
Ludington Park
12/6/2013
Christmas Parade
Ludington Street, Starting at the
Civic Center
12/12/2013 - 12/14/2013
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
William Bonifas Fine Arts Center
2/1/2014
Chamber Love Affair
Terrace Bay Inn & Suites
12/13/2013
2nd Annual Deck the Halls Holiday
Party
Island Resort and Casino
2/15/2014 - 2/16/2014
DNR Free Fishing Weekend
12/6/2013 - 12/8/2013
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
William Bonifas Fine Arts Center
12/7/2013
Christmas in Rapid River Craft
Show
American Legion Post 131
12/7/2013
GFWC 63rd Annual Charity Ball
Island Resort and Casino
12/7/2013
Great Lakes Ice Racing Christmas
Fund Raiser Party
UP State Fairgrounds
12/7/2013 - 12/8/2013
Kid’s Weekend at Crazy Joe’s
12/11/2013
Jaycee’s Past, Present, and
Future Night
Escanaba Elks #354
12/14/2013
Annual Bake Sale
Delta County Historical Museum
12/25/2013 - 12/26/2013
Museum and Lighthouse Open
12/31/2013
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display
Ludington Park
12/31/2013
Annual New Year’s Eve Bash
The Four Seasons Island Resort
1/25/2014
Jig It! Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Escanaba Harbor Area
1/25/2013
Lantern Lit Cross County Ski
Fayette Historic State Park
2/26/2014
Comedian Jay Black
Bay College Besse Center Theater
3/14/2014
Eskymo Fan Club Spring Fling
Banquet
Terrace Bay Inn & Suites
3/15/2014
Great Lakes Sports Fisherman’s
Banquet
UP State Fairgrounds
3/21/2014 - 3/23/2014
TV6 Craft Show
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TravelBaysdeNoc.com
Equipment Rentals, Sales and Service
The Beaten Path
1015 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906.789.6220
Brampton Bike and Ski
910 Delta Avenue
Gladstone, MI 49837
906.428.2135
Mr. Bike-Ski-Fitness
1016 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
906.786.1200
TravelBaysdeNoc.com • [email protected] • 1-800-553-4FUN • 230 Ludington St., Escanaba, MI 49829