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		<title>Horse Shows By the Bay-Vacation Cottage-Home-Cabin Rentals-Pet Friendly available too</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Book early for the Horse Shows on the Bay 2012. Mention this post and receive $100.00 off of you stay for 7 days or more.
We have many cottages and condos that are minutes to the location. Hurry and book your lodging today!
Stay at The Wolverine only 2 miles, The Chalet on East Bay only 9 [...]]]></description>
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<p>Book early for the Horse Shows on the Bay 2012. Mention this post and receive $100.00 off of you stay for 7 days or more.<br />
We have many cottages and condos that are minutes to the location. Hurry and book your lodging today!</strong><br/><br />
Stay at The Wolverine only 2 miles, The Chalet on East Bay only 9 miles,Truax Lake Escape only 5 miles,  Northern Tonic on Spider Lake 10 miles, Cloud Nine 10 miles, Ginny&#8217;s River Street Cottage &#038; Arrow House in Elk Rapids 11 miles or in a condo just 3 miles from the horse show. We also have locations on Long Lake and Silver Lake in Traverse City. Call and talk with our friendly staff today. Horse show guest&#8217;s mention this post and receive a free gift when you get here. Giddy up!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call for more rentals. These will not last long so call us today at 800-901-8922 for more information. Giddy Up!<</strong></em>br><br />
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		<title>Traverse City-Leelanau County -Northern Michigan always a magical beautiful place-come see why.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
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The economy might be a little shaky but a visit to Northern Michigan will make you forget that there is a problem in the world. Enjoy the quaint villages along the lakeshore, shop at one of a kind wine, cheese and artisian bread shops. Maybe you prefer a stroll on the miles of pristine sandy [...]]]></description>
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The economy might be a little shaky but a visit to Northern Michigan will make you forget that there is a problem in the world. Enjoy the quaint villages along the lakeshore, shop at one of a kind wine, cheese and artisian bread shops. Maybe you prefer a stroll on the miles of pristine sandy beaches under cool fall skies. Sip warm toddies and build a fire at night on the shore as you watch the stars twinkle in an endless sky. Snuggle up in front of a roaring fire at the end of the day. The air in Northern Michigan is clean and refreshing. You are greeted like a welcomed guest to share in this paradise. Make your plans to visit Northern Michigan today and make a memory that will last a lifetime. Visit Up North Vacation Rentals can help you start making those plans. <a href="http://http://www.visitupnorth.com"></p>
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		<title>Fall Family Fun!Glen Arbor-Empire Lake Michigan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the time of year for apples, pumpkins, leaves turning, and lots of Fall fun in Northern Michigan!  Stay in one of our great rentals and enjoy the following events and attractions!
Oct. 10- Glen Arbor Fall for Art
4th annual gallery tour. Prizes, food, beautiful art for viewing &#038; purchase.
Oct. 11- Northport Fall Festival
Oct. 17, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s the time of year for apples, pumpkins, leaves turning, and lots of Fall fun in Northern Michigan!  Stay in one of our great rentals and enjoy the following events and attractions!</p>
<p>Oct. 10- <strong>Glen Arbor Fall for Art</strong><br />
4th annual gallery tour. Prizes, food, beautiful art for viewing &#038; purchase.</p>
<p>Oct. 11- <strong>Northport Fall Festival</strong></p>
<p>Oct. 17, 18 and 24, 25- <strong>Empire Haunted Hayrides</strong><br />
Travel in the dark down to the abyss of terror on a tractor &#8211; pulled haywagon through the haunted forest. Enjoy eerie theatrics, startling events, ghouls and spooks. Hang on to your loved ones and hope you make it back for hot cider and donuts. </p>
<p>Oct. 18- <strong>Haunted Lighthouse in Northport</strong></p>
<p>Oct. 25- <strong>Fall Festival and Swiss Steak Dinner in Empire</strong><br />
Swiss Steak Dinner $9/per person and Silent Auction, Crafts, Baked Goods &#038; Pies </p>
<p>Oct. 25- <strong>Leland Fall Frenzy</strong><br />
Sales and more!</p>
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<p>Ongoing attractions:<br />
<strong>Jacob&#8217;s Corn Maze in Traverse City</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.jacobs-corn-maze.com/">http://www.jacobs-corn-maze.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Traverse City Farmer&#8217;s Market</strong><br />
Saturday&#8217;s in Downtown Traverse City</p>
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		<title>Northern Michigan travels. Tell us where you like to go. Is there a special beach, hiking trail, diner?Northport, Leland, Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Suttons Bay, Interlochen.We want to know!</title>
		<link>http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/northern-michigan-travels-tell-us-where-you-like-to-go-is-there-a-special-beach-hiking-trail-dinernorthport-leland-traverse-city-elk-rapids-suttons-bay-interlochenwe-want-to-know/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visiting the great &#8220;Up North&#8221; is an experience to be shared. With miles of pristine waters, big blue skies, miles of hiking and biking, star gazing, festivals, nature watching and well the list just goes on and on. Whether it is baseball or fudge, napping under a tree or dining at your fav eatery, we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/kids.jpg'><img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/kids.jpg" alt="" title="kids" width="200" height="135" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-307" /></a><a href='http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/boats1.jpg'><img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/boats1-225x300.jpg" alt="" title="boats1" width="225" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-308" /></a><strong>Visiting the great &#8220;Up North&#8221; is an experience to be shared. With miles of pristine waters, big blue skies, miles of hiking and biking, star gazing, festivals, nature watching and well the list just goes on and on. Whether it is baseball or fudge, napping under a tree or dining at your fav eatery, we want to know. Feel free to post your pics and tips. Have a great summer. </strong><br />
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		<title>Traverse City Michigan Film Festival.State Theatre. Need a place to stay?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Looking for the other best seat in the house?
 Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has walk to accommodations in downtown Traverse City.
The Traverse City Film Festival starts July 28 &#8211; August 2, 2009. Just think, you do not have to fight the traffic, look for a parking space, pay for parking and you get the [...]]]></description>
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<b>Looking for the other best seat in the house?<br />
 Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has walk to accommodations in downtown Traverse City.<br />
The Traverse City Film Festival starts July 28 &#8211; August 2, 2009. Just think, you do not have to fight the traffic, look for a parking space, pay for parking and you get the opportunity to stroll through beautiful downtown Traverse City. Call us today to reserve your cottage. We are available Mon-Fri at 800-901-8922. </p>
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