By Janene Scully, Noozhawk North County Editor | @JaneneScully
January 12, 2021
| 8:35 p.m.
Renewal of the Santa Ynez Valley’s tool to attract tourists received support from the Solvang City Council on Tuesday night.
Council members voted unanimously to support extending for six years the Santa Ynez Valley Tourism Improvement District.
The organization markets the valley’s six diverse communities Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Ballard and Los Alamos plus holds educational classes on tourism and customer service for local industry workers.
About 93% of hoteliers supported extending the tourism improvement district. To be approved, the district needs more than 50% support from hoteliers.
Give the gift of Michigan travel this holiday season
Updated Dec 19, 2020;
Posted Dec 19, 2020
A visitor takes in the beauty of Upper Tahquamenon Falls on a bright winter afternoon. Photo by Emily Rose BennettEmily Rose Bennett
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The gift giving season is upon us, and 2020 is a year like no other. Presents take on a whole new meaning when you might not see your loved ones this holiday season. This is the year where a gift of experience might be most welcome, and thankfully, Michigan is ready to deliver.
“Giving the gift of travel, or the present of an amazing Michigan experience, is such a personal gift” said David Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “This year, it is more important than ever to support our locally owned businesses across the state.”
9 ways to play in the snow this winter in Marquette
Updated Dec 11, 2020;
Posted Dec 11, 2020
Snowy hikes at spots like Presque Isle Park are one of the ways to enjoy winter in Marquette. Photo by Aaron Peterson
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MARQUETTE, MICH. It’s hard to beat Marquette’s outdoor adventure possibilities any time of year, but especially in winter.
As one of the nation’s snowiest cities east of the Rocky Mountains, Marquette is a great place to fall in love with all the classic winter activities skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking while also being wowed by some of the more unique ones, like luging, dog sledding, and even winter surfing.