The weather hasn't really been cooperating this year with unseasonably warm tempertures and below normal snow fall. But Mother Nature has given us a little bit of a break with a couple of inches of snow and up to 9 inches of reported ice thickness.
The snow will help the Cardboard Classic Downhill race (sat 10:30-12) at Pioneer Hill. The Higgins Lake Fishing Derby (sat 9-3) is still on. As is the Ice Skating Rink by the Gerrish Twp Marina (all day fri and sat).
Unfortunately the Snowmobile Radar Run has been cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions.
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The many other events should be unaffected.
Lake City and Harrison also are having winter festivals this weekend.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Winterfest-Higgins Lake-2011
Winterfest in Higgins Lake, Michigan is the other winter festival held at the North Higgins Lake State Park and various other locations. The 2011 Winterfest falls on the 18th and 19th. This is a great family festival. The event starts friday evening with dinner specials and $1 Cosmic bowling. Saturday the day begins with a pancake breakfast at Timbers restaurant, on County 100 just north of the South Higgins Lake State Park entrance.
The Cardboard Classic featuring sleds of various designs. Come and cheer for your favorite to make it all the way down the hill. Designs from the past have included boats, tanks, Hummers, a tea cup and saucer and the list goes on, limited only by the imagination. All entries must be cardboard, tape and paint only. Preregistration is required for entering the competition. For more info contact Higgins Lake-Roscommon County Chamber of Commerce. Or call 989-275-8760
Pioneer Hill is across from Pioneer Hills Marine just off County 100 on North Cut Rd.
February 18th kickoff:
February 19th events include:
NHLSP = North Higgins Lake State Park. To check times and locations call 989-275-8760.
So if you enjoy Tip Up Town, USA or you missed it, or you just have cabin fever. Come and check out the Winterfest at Higgins Lake on February 18 & 19, 2011.
$5 badge is required for admission to events. Children under 5 are free when accompanied by adult with a badge.
Stay safe, stay warm and have fun,
Ken S.
The Cardboard Classic featuring sleds of various designs. Come and cheer for your favorite to make it all the way down the hill. Designs from the past have included boats, tanks, Hummers, a tea cup and saucer and the list goes on, limited only by the imagination. All entries must be cardboard, tape and paint only. Preregistration is required for entering the competition. For more info contact Higgins Lake-Roscommon County Chamber of Commerce. Or call 989-275-8760
Pioneer Hill is across from Pioneer Hills Marine just off County 100 on North Cut Rd.
February 18th kickoff:
- Timbers Restaurant with live music and dinner specials.
- Fred's in Roscommon will have Cosmic bowling beginning at 9:30 p.m.($1 per game ~ $1 for shoes) drink and dinner specials.
February 19th events include:
- Pancake breakfast at Timbers Restaurant 8:00am - 10:00 a.m.
- Higgins Lake fishing derby 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. NHLSP
- Snowmobile Radar Run ($10 registration) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. NHLSP
- Crazy Cardboard Classic Downhill Run on Pioneer Hill 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (my favorite)
- Chili cook-off at the RAM Center 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Hot dog lunch 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Broomball competition begins at 1:00 p.m. and an awards celebration. NHLSP
- Kid’s carnival games, horse drawn sleigh rides, snowman building contest, box hockey and ice slide.
NHLSP = North Higgins Lake State Park. To check times and locations call 989-275-8760.
So if you enjoy Tip Up Town, USA or you missed it, or you just have cabin fever. Come and check out the Winterfest at Higgins Lake on February 18 & 19, 2011.
$5 badge is required for admission to events. Children under 5 are free when accompanied by adult with a badge.
Stay safe, stay warm and have fun,
Ken S.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Get Out Your Smokepole, 2010 Muzzleloader Season Is Almost Here
Breakout the smokepole it's nearly that time again. For some the muzzle loading deer season is just another chance to bag that big one that was spotted the day after the regular season ended. For others it's a chance to test ones skill with, what some consider, an archaic if not ancient form of firearm. Yet many others embrace the history and will even dress the part of a hunter or mountain man from days gone by, to relive the experiences of our ancestors. When a misfire (due to wet powder) or a missed shot, could mean going hungry for a long time, reducing their chances for survival.
If your going to be hunting with a muzzleloader and you haven't used it recently (maybe not since last year) it would be a good idea to give it at least a quick cleaning. Keeping your firearm clean will not only keep it in optimal condition but it just plain shoots better when there's no build up of left over residue or unburned powder, and the barrel has been seasoned with lubricant. Prelubed patches are easier than trying to squeeze bore butter from a tube, evenly over a patch. Can be very messy.
This is not an endorsement for CVA cleaning products although I am sure they are of good quality. I just wanted to show the ease of cleaning today's muzzleloader rifles.
Muzzle loading season for deer in zone 2 (Roscommon county is in zone 2) is from December 10-19, 2010. For more information go to the Michigan DNRE.
That's it for now so...
Stay safe, stay warm and keep your powder dry,
Ken
If your going to be hunting with a muzzleloader and you haven't used it recently (maybe not since last year) it would be a good idea to give it at least a quick cleaning. Keeping your firearm clean will not only keep it in optimal condition but it just plain shoots better when there's no build up of left over residue or unburned powder, and the barrel has been seasoned with lubricant. Prelubed patches are easier than trying to squeeze bore butter from a tube, evenly over a patch. Can be very messy.
This is not an endorsement for CVA cleaning products although I am sure they are of good quality. I just wanted to show the ease of cleaning today's muzzleloader rifles.
Muzzle loading season for deer in zone 2 (Roscommon county is in zone 2) is from December 10-19, 2010. For more information go to the Michigan DNRE.
That's it for now so...
Stay safe, stay warm and keep your powder dry,
Ken
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