NEW XC SKI AREA - EAST JORDAN, MI
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We have a new nordic skiing venue, a brand new nordic ski area in one of Michigan's best snow belts near East Jordan! Aspen Grove XC Center at Wagbo Peace Center, easy access:

• 3 miles south of East Jordan MI
• Right on M66 at Kidder Rd.

Wagbo is a community garden program situated on a glacial moraine overlooking the Jordan River Valley. Offering a variety of terrain from flat and rolling fields to upland deciduous hardwoods and conifers forests, there will be 15 to 20 KM variety of trails (this winter) groomed and maintained for both skating and classical skiing, including some classic only and snowshoe trails. Nordic director, Lou Awodey, spent 22 winters at Boyne Mountain's Nordican, but has moved on to start this new center.

We have about 15-20 km of nordic trails available this winter; call 231-536-9860 or 231-620-5679(cell) for information or snow conditions. Our base facilities and building are located at the junction of M66 and Kidder Rd. Trail passes, equipment rentals and repair, lessons, retail items, and refreshments are available at the XC Center base center.

YOUR dedicated patronage has been most appreciated! You have my assurance that we will continue to provide the best skiing possible with what nature provides. COME SKI US and explore the new Aspen Grove XC Center!
Happy Trails,
Lou Awodey

Phone: (231) 536-9860 or 231) 620-5679 (Cell)
You can also use E-mail to: lawodey@twin-valley.net

Looking forward to crossing your XC paths and trails soon!

TOURIST PARK

Whether it's a weekend or an entire season, the East Jordan Tourist Park is a premier location for enjoying Northern Michigan at its best. Conveniently located on the South Arm of beautiful Lake Charlevoix, within walking distance to grocery and drug stores, laundromat, watercraft rental, etc., the East Jordan Tourist Park has over 100 campsites to fulfill your camping needs. Over 60 sites have complete RV hook-ups including cable TV. Shower and restroom facilities are available and a complete dump station is located on-site.

Other amenities of the park include a sandy bathing beach with playground equipment, a pavilion available for large group use, and a fenced toddler play area for the convenience and safety of young families.

The park is open from May 15 through October 15. Reservations are requested and a deposit is required to confirm your stay. Seasonal rates are available for sites. For more information, call 231-536-2561.

MUNICIPAL HARBOR - MEMORIAL PARK

On Lake Charlevoix's South Arm, the harbor has 36 seasonal boat slips, 27 transient boat slips, shopper docks, gasoline (both regular and premium), a pumpout station, and ice.

In Memorial Park, picnic tables, showers, restrooms and fishing piers are available. For more information, call 231-536-2166. Reservations are accepted.

ELM POINTE

Located at 1656 M-66 at the point where Monroe Creek winds its way to the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix, is Elm Pointe, one of East Jordan's most lovely parks. Elm Pointe is the site of the pioneer homestead of John Munro and Marceline LaLonde Munro and their family.

The property containing 11 acres of land with frontage on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix, was given to the City of East Jordan in 1972 by then-owners Augustine F. Westgate and her husband George. The Elm Pointe location has been added to the Michigan's National Historic Registers.

The home on the property is available for weddings, family reunions, graduation parties, etc. For information, call 231-536-2363. The park has beach and picnic areas and is open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. May 15 throguh October 15. The East Jordan Portside Art and Historical Museum is also located on the property. Admission to the park and museum are free of charge.

RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER

Did you ever marvel at a laser light show and wonder, "How did they do that?" Have you ever petted an iguana? (Did you even know that they like to be stroked?) Do you know what warp and weft are or do you like the feel of a variety of textures? If you can answer yes (or no) to any of these questions, then don't miss this opportunity to visit Raven Hill Discovery Center, one of the real gems in Northern Michigan. The hands-on museum has exhibits and activities focusing on the links between science, history and the arts. Over 100 hands-on exhibits, at least 15 live animals and many interesting displays make for an enlightening and entertaining afternoon for both children and adults.

Winter hours are Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. From Memorial Day until Labor Day, hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m.

Raven Hill is located between East Jordan and Boyne City just off C-48 at Pearsall Road. Call 231-536-3369 or 536-3311 for further information about special hours and programs. Also visit our website: www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org.

PORTSIDE ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Cygred Riley Art Gallery celebrates the present with a fine display of art purchased from prize-winning participants in the annueal Portside Arts Fair.

The museum and gallery are open thursday through Sunday from 1-4 p.m. in June, July and August and anytime by appointment. 231-536-2363.

SPORTSMAN'S PARK

The park is just across the bridge from downtown East Jordan. It is a 5-acre park with great spots for viewing abundant wildlife. There are also picnic tables and grills available. Across the street is a public boat launch.

WAGBO PEACE CENTER

The late Martha Wagbo bequeathed her Norwegian family homestead to be an education center focusing on peace and environmental stewardship. Located three miles south of East Jordan on M-66, the Wagbo Peace Center is now a nonprofit membership organization "modeling peaceable, sustainable living and teaching the related concepts of peace, nonviolence, environmental stewardship, and sustainable agriculture."

In 1994, a 10-year development plan was initiated, establishing four programming areas: Residential Experiential Education, Conferences and Retreats, Sustainable Agriculture and Building Community. Current offerings include the "Co-op Course," a group problem-solving experience, a folk music coffee house on the second Saturday of every month, community workshops, a hiking trail, a C.S.A. garden in which "shares" of organic produce are sold and distributed weekly through the summer, and a farming apprenticeship program using a mentoring approach to teach nonviolence to high-risk teens.

Wagbo Peace Center also produces maple syrup, eggs, chickens, custom-sawn lumber and firewood to help support its programs. Tours available by appointment. For information, call 231-536-0333.

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