Tahquamenon Falls Hosts Annual Winter Festival Saturday, Feb. 3

Tahquamenon Falls State Park near Paradise will host its annual Winter Festival Saturday, February 3, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Upper Falls parking area.

Events include an antique snowmobile display, free snowshoe rental, an up-close visit with an Iditarod dog sled team, ice fishing pole making, hot chocolate by a campfire, evening lantern-lit, cross-country skiing, and guided snowshoe hikes.

The semi-modern campsites available this winter at Tahquamenon Falls State Park include electrical outlets, but no flush toilets or running water. To make a camping reservation, call (800) 447-1757, or register online at www.midnrreservations.com.

All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. The permits cost $24 for an annual resident pass, or $6 for a resident day pass. A non-resident annual pass is $29, and a non-resident day pass is $8.

Information can be obtained by stopping at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, at 41382 West M-123 in Paradise; or by calling (906) 492-3415.