This silent auction item will be presented for final bidding at our annual picnic on Thursday, August 4th.

Enjoy a day exploring in and around the village of Empire for two. Hike, bike, swim, and eat your way to a great day in Empire.

Package includes:

Hike:

A guided hike for two with Martina Dorn of SBD Tours. Martina is a Certified Interpretive Guide, a Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist. She has been in this area for 20 years and has a great appreciation for this scenic part of northern Michigan. Learn more www.sbdtoursmichigan.com/.

Select one of the following two-hour guided tours:

- Nature discovery hike (moderate) through forest and meadow to the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan at the Tweddle/Treat Farm within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

- History walk (easy and wheelchair accessible) through the village of Empire.

Bike:

Two all day bike rentals from Empire Outdoors. Also included are 2 knit caps, 2 ball caps, and 2 water bottles to make your biking experience comfortable.

Swim:

Two beach towels and a cooler to keep your beach-worthy beverages cool at Empire Beach (or one of the myriad beaches near Empire.)

Savor:

Eat your way across Empire with the following edible delights:

- $25 to spend at Joe's Friendly Tavern or the Empire Village Inn.

- $20 to spend at Little Finger Eatery.

- $10 for ice cream at Tiffany's Ice Cream

- $50 of assorted artisan chocolates from Grocer's Daughter Chocolates