SEASON 6, EPISODE 2:

Welcome to Behind the Mitten, Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez.

On this special podcast and episode, Amy and Gonzo visit Roscommon County in Northern Michigan to learn about a couple cool events taking place in Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake.

First, Theresa Ekdorm of the Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau give them the run down of all the events taking place during the 74th annual Tip-Up Town USA (Jan. 20-21, Jan. 27) in Houghton Lake. Events include a parade, fireworks, fishing tournament, 5k race, carnival, hunting for medallions and more! There's even a bull riding rodeo.

Learn more at houghtonlakechamber.net.

Theresa also talks about Winterfest in Higgins Lake (Feb. 16-17). More details at hlrcc.com.

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