Ski and Snowshoe Walk Planned for Sunday

IRONWOOD, MI - Monday, March 2, 2009 - The Michigan Parks and Recreation Association, the Wellness Council of the Upper Peninsula, the Grand View Health System, and the Michigan State University Extension are jointly sponsoring a Winter Walk Michigan ski and snowshoe event on Sunday, March 8th, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Participants are asked to register at the Wolverine Ski Chalet.

A special drawing will be held on Sunday to determine the winner of a trip for two to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island scheduled for May 8-10, 2009.  Participants must complete at least one mile of skiing or snowshoeing to to be eligible for the drawing.

Everybody's invited to join in; enjoy the scenic beauty of the trails; quench their thirsts with refreshments. Extra pairs of snowshoes will be available for use on a first come first serve basis.

For more information, be sure to contact Grand View's Wellness Coordinator at 932-6208.