The ice is almost 2 feet thick at this time so parking is no problem ,I sugest trying to get a room in Westbranch just south from there,dont even think of finding a room in town ,most rooms are booked a year in advance. AS FOR PARTYING hit the LIMBERLOST bar it rocks there but get there early or you have to wait outside to get in.

 

I would like to go.. i need some more info. I live in Lincoln (about 30 miles south of alpena. about 30 miles north of tawas.) I was wondering what kind of events go on here. Also, are there a lot of sport quads there.. do you use studded tires? When is it? Let me know please.
Chris

 

I would like to go.. i need some more info. I live in Lincoln (about 30 miles south of alpena. about 30 miles north of tawas.) I was wondering what kind of events go on here. Also, are there a lot of sport quads there.. do you use studded tires? When is it? Let me know please.
Chris

 

chrisjack,
there is a huge carnival on the ice.There is a softball tournament on the ice,there is a fishing tournament on the ice,a huge beer drinking tent on the ice,snowmobile races.There is alot more to.Tip UP town is held the 3rd and 4th ''wk ends''[sat and sunday] of Janurary.Alot of 4x4 quads out there.If you are on a 2wd quad,you had better have studs or chains,
Bill

 

Bill,
You bet your bottom dollar ill be running studs. Its on a quadracer.. and im lookin for some racing action, was just wondering where you can park, Im not into driving my truck onto the ice.. quad sure.. Truck. No thanks. any info is cool.
Chris

 

Hey this is a little off the subject, but if any of you guys live close to Lake St. Clair they race quads, dirtbikes, and snowmobiles out there. I went there is past sunday, and I had a blast. Just something to think about, since houghton lake is so far away. At least for me it is. Oh and chrisjack if you do stud your tires, don't just use the screws, use the studs that they use for snowmobile tracks. They hook up great.

 

The closest motel room we could get was at the Quality Inn in West Branch, for $74 / night. I think it was one of the last couple of rooms there. The Super 8 next door had rooms available, but they wanted $99/ night !!!

Anyway, can't wait to get out of here for a couple days !!!