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• This weekend
  Get a jump on the Olympics at ski fest.
• Roadside Distraction
  Here's a contest for everyone who loves the odd and offbeat.
• Best bets for the weekend
  Hike under lights and watch snow sculptors.
• Counting birds
  At Christmas, birders go afield for the annual census.
• The chocolate cure
  As winter drags on, drown your sorrows with sweets.
• Where's the snow?
  It's finally arrived in the north woods.
• Volunteering on Lake Superior
  Be keeper of the light or a modern voyageur.
• The best of 2011 . . . and 2012
  Here are our revelations from the old year and resolutions for the new one.
• The best of 2010 . . . and 2011
  Here are our revelations from the old year and resolutions for the new one.
• Reserving for summer
  Nab your spot now in Minnesota and Michigan state parks.
• A peek into an inn
  During holidays, B&Bs in five tourist towns open for tours.
• Magic under the moon
  In winter, plan a trip around a candlelight ski or snowshoe.
• Vacations for the brain
  Go to a summer school, and you'll come home with a skill.
• Following the Beargrease
  The 2011 North Shore sled-dog marathon was one of the most exciting in years.
• Walking on ice
  To stay safe and have fun, buy a pair of crampons.
• Cheap winter retreats
  Spend a weekend mushing dogs or tracking wolves at bargain prices.
• Holiday house calls
  On tours, see where the rich and famous celebrated Christmas.
• Readers say Ely is the coolest town
  It's got wolves, it's got bears, it's got character.
• Sightseeing by bicycle
  This summer's tours include an extra quota of scenery.
• Skiing in the city
  On the trails of Duluth, a cappuccino never is far away.
• A very merry city
  At Christmas, Chicago brims with good will.
• All eyes on eagles
  In winter, tourists and birds alike head for open water.

Next weekend

Make jest of ugly star of Eelpout Fest.

International Eelpout Festival in Walker, Minn. It's fun just to wander (or drive) around Leech Lake during this goofy event. Be sure to have some 'pout nuggets, which are as tasty as the fish is ugly. Feb. 17–19.

Winter Festival in Madison. See Capitol Square turn into a sports venue, with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing plus music, family games and ice and snow sculptures. Feb. 18–19.

Color the Wind Kite Festival in Clear Lake, Iowa. This town in north-central Iowa draws kiters from eight states for its festival, the largest in the Midwest, and stunt fliers will perform choreographed kite ballet. Feb. 18.

For more, see our Events Calendar.

Last updated on February 7, 2012