Looking back at winter fun in Benzie

A recap of winter fun we had in Benzie

Winters are pure Michigan in Benzie County and there is only a short time left to enjoy the season. Whether you're into skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or ice fishing, you'd better do it quickly or say goodbye until next year. We take a look back at this winters fun and activities.

The Old Sleds
Everyone enjoyed the old clunkers snowmobiles. Yes, they are old clunkers but we like to think of them as vintage :). The guys had plenty of fun with them and I must say, the fun on the trails is worth having them,  it is almost time to store them away for the season.


The Snowmobile Trails
The guys who own the sleds on the right have been coming here for years. They are familiar with the area and they are here to ride the trails one more time before the season ends. We love to have them here with us.

The Nicest People
These nice folks came to this area simply to play in the snow. They had a blast at Timberlee Hills and loved snowshoeing the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Conditions were perfect and we even got a little fresh snow overnight to enhance their 'play in the snow' experience. The snowshoeing will continue for a while yet, you should take advantage of our snowshoe rentals like these folks did and enjoy the National Parks trails before the snow disappears for good.

The Ice Fishing
The guys were rewarded with a couple of monster size Northern Pike, Platte Lake was an ice fisherman's dream that day. Since then, they have made themselves comfy and cozy out there on Platte Lake with shanty, heater and all. Although they are catching Perch and Walleye, they did not catch any more monster size fish.

The Ice Rink 
Thanks for the help from the Homestead Fire Department and a few village volunteers, a small ice rink was created in Maley Park. The ice rink is just down the road from our motel and we've had a couple of guests actually use it. One guest said to me, "ice skates can easily be found at the resale shops around here and they are cheap". I loved it!

The Snowshoe Trails

Sleeping Bear Dunes snowshoe trails are wonderful and snowshoeing conditions should be good for some time yet. On one of our walks, my friend Carol and I discovered this tree gnawed almost completely through by a beaver. Incredibly hard workers those beavers are, amazing how much one can accomplish by just working at it. 

The new rooms are one of the things I love about spring. Just like those beavers, we work hard during the winter months. We are proud to offer three newly renovated rooms this spring. Guests will love the new larger bathrooms and hardwood floors. Each winter we peck away at this building and over the last few years have made some great progress, we can finally see that soon, we'll have it just the way we want it.

The Super Nova (nickname)

No matter how much the kid struggles with those old rusted on bolts, he is determined to get that old muscle car on the road in time for Honor's Annual Car Show on June 4th & 5th at Maley Park. Check out the most complete and up to date list of Upcoming Car Show Events in Michigan.

Exciting fishing news, the Five Corner Store Tackle Shop in Beulah had reports of steelhead being caught in the Betsie River, a sure sign that spring is around the bend.  We look forward to the upcoming Steelhead fishing season knowing that morel mushroom hunting is not far behind.