"The Guide!" is provided by the
Petoskey News-Review.

Skating rinks, ski hills, snowmobile trails and sledding spots make for fun for residents and visitors alike in Northwest Michigan communities.
Some area facilities charge fees; others are free. Some popular area sports spots and their times of operation include:
Avalanche Mountain Preserve
1129 Wilson St., Boyne City, 582-3641
Hours: Weekdays 4-9 p.m., Weekends, noon-9 p.m.
Charlevoix ice rink
Mount McSauba, Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets
Hours: Weekday evenings, Weekend days and evenings
Griffin Arena
3450 Harbor-Petoskey Road (M-119), 487-1843
Call ahead for open skating hours, which vary through the season, or go online to www.griffinarena.com
Harbor Springs Skating Rink
740 E. Main St., 526-0610
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 3-9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sundays, 1-7 p.m.
Closed Mondays; Limited skate loans
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
Winter Park Lane, 347-1252
Hours: Weekdays, 4-9 p.m., Weekends & holidays, noon-9 p.m., Christmas break, noon-9 p.m.
Avalanche Mountain Preserve
1129 Wilson St., Boyne City, 582-3641
Hours: Weekdays, 4-9 p.m., Weekends, noon-9 p.m.
Mount McSauba, Charlevoix
Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, 547-3267
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5-9 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kiwanis Park, Harbor Springs
1100 Arbor Street, 242-0569
Hours: Fridays, 3-8 p.m., Saturdays, noon-8 p.m., Sundays, noon-6 p.m., Closed Mondays
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
Winter Park Lane, 347-1252
Hours: Weekdays, 4-9 p.m., Weekends and holidays, noon-9 p.m., Christmas break, noon-9 p.m.
Mount McSauba, Charlevoix
Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, 547-3267
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5-9 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Three rope tows, five runs, four snowmakers
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
Winter Park Lane, 347-1252
Hours: Weekdays, 4-9 p.m., Weekends and holidays, noon-9 p.m. Christmas break, noon-9 p.m.
One rope tow, no charge, snowmaking equipment