MAPLE MAGIC

Warmer days and cool nights set the sugar sap flowing. Here are a few festivals around the country where you can celebrate the harvest.

Iowa: Pancake breakfast, demonstrations and live music March 21-22 at Indian Creek Nature Center. indiancreeknaturecenter.org

Maine: Tour the sugarbush and let your taste buds feast on pure syrup during Maine Maple Sunday March 22. mainemapleproducers.com

Michigan: See how the sap is harvested and then turned into syrup, candy or cream during festivals held over three weekends, March 2122, 28-29 and April 4-5. Find a participating sugarhouse at michiganmaple.org.