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February in Michigan

Cold is cool and Michigan offers many ways to celebrate all the thrills and chills that winter brings.

Winter Carnival, Houghton

Winter Carnival, Houghton
Students at Michigan Technological University construct more than 50 elaborately carved snow statues, some up to 30 feet tall at Houghton's Winter Carnival. There's also snow volleyball, human dogsleds, broomball and ice bowling. Photo courtesy of Blue Key Honor Society at Michigan Tech University

Pine Mountain Continential Cup Ski Jumping Tournament, Iron Mountain

Pine Mountain Continential Cup Ski Jumping Tournament, Iron Mountain
Come to the Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Tournament in Iron Mountain and watch skiers fly off the world's largest manmade ski jump at speeds reaching 55 mph. Nearly 80 competitors soar more than 400 feet before touching down.

International 500 Snowmobile Race - Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

International 500 Snowmobile Race - Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Riders zoom 500 times around a one-mile ice oval at the world's premier race of its kind at the International 500 Snowmobile Race. Speeds in the 8-hour long race can reach nearly 100 mph on the straightaways. Photo courtesy of Sault CVB

World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship 2012, St Ignace

World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship 2012, St Ignace
Head to the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association Championship in St. Ignace February 20-26, 2012. Competitors from around the world will take to the ice with wings, kites and sails to prove who is best in this thrilling adventure sport.

North American Snow Festival in Cadillac

North American Snow Festival in Cadillac
Gas up for snowmobile drag races on ice and guided safaris through the forests, or sled in for the other action: ice-fishing contest, chili cook-off, live music, a polar dip, sleigh rides, an antique snowmobile show and parade of lights. Photo courtesy of Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau

U.P. 200 and Midnight Run Sled Dog Championship, Marquette

U.P. 200 and Midnight Run Sled Dog Championship, Marquette
Be a spectator to the 30+ mushers and their 12-dog teams that set out on a 240-mile round trip across the Upper Peninsula in the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship race, a qualifying race for the Iditarod. Photo courtesy of Shawn Malone

Ice Breaker Festival, South Haven

Ice Breaker Festival, South Haven
South Haven's Ice Breaker Festival is a celebration of everything winter in Michigan! There will be ice sculpting, ice skating, wagon rides and, to warm you up, free chili tasting and dancing at the local pubs. Be sure to vote on your favorite chili!

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