Northern Michigan Cross Country Ski Articles
Making Tracks Through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Go behind the scenes with John Mallon, a member of the volunteer team responsible for the crisp, velvety Nordic ski tracks along the 22-mile...
Will Ski for Waffles: Visit the Ultimate Ski-In Waffle Cabin
Is there anything better than wrapping your hands around a warm, fluffy waffle on a frigid winter day? Head to The Highlands at Harbor Springs or...
Sault Ste. Marie Canada is a Skier’s Best-Kept Secret
PAID CONTENT Sault Canada’s granite cliffs, monster snow, Canadian hospitality and top-flight ski areas make this Ontario destination a heavenly...
Lakes & Trails to Explore at Sand Lakes Quiet Area
Surround yourself with gorgeous Northern Michigan scenery while taking a peaceful hike just a short drive from Traverse City. From wildflower spring...
20 Local Festivals & Events You Won’t Want to Miss in February
Northern Michigan is bustling with exciting and unique winter events! From Traverse City Comedy Fest to the North American Vasa, Valentine's dinners...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 10 Things to Do This Weekend, January 27-29
Wrap up the last weekend of January 2023 in Northern Michigan with an enchanted hike to a yurt, ice skating, winter festivals and more, taking place...
Ashlyn’s Picks: 10 Winter Events Taking Place This Weekend
Why stay home this weekend when you can explore the snow-covered beauty of winter in Northern Michigan? Check out these 10 local events taking place...
Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski at Otsego Resort This Winter
Enjoy the natural splendor of winter in Northern Michigan with Otsego Resort's upcoming brew and wine walk series, kicking off this January...
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10 Things to Do in 3 Days at Sleeping Bear Dunes: Winter Fun
| PAID CONTENT With its snowy trails and frosted landscapes, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a winter paradise. Discover its magic and celebrate its beauty. Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau shows us how....
Join Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak’s Bear the Elements Challenge
Located in Empire, Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak is celebrating winter in Northern Michigan with a new challenge that requires you to head outdoors and play in the water AND on the snow in the same day. Are you up for this Northern Michigan outdoors...
Michigan Backcountry Skiing Brings Freedom & Untouched Snow
Play in powder! Grab your skis and head to Benzie County for backcountry skiing and a new perspective. Explore the path less traveled on this outdoor winter adventure in Northern Michigan.On a Friday morning in early February, following a fresh snowfall, I met my...
Best Things to Do on a Keweenaw Peninsula Winter Vacation
PAID CONTENT A husband and wife head north across the Mackinac Bridge for a winter vacation on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Here are their tips, including where to eat, play and stay, for a long weekend in this snow-loving region of the Upper Peninsula. Most people don’t...
Snowshoe, Ski & Bike Noquemanon Trail Network in the Upper Peninsula
The Noquemanon Trail Network covers a lot of ground with its eight trail systems stretching from Munising to Big Bay and paths that speak to every kind of Northern Michigan outdoor enthusiast year-round.Avid mountain biker? The Noquemanon Trail Network's (NTN) South...
Current Snowboard & Ski Conditions Across Northern Michigan
Searching for ski conditions in Northern Michigan this weekend? Below, we've compiled the ski conditions pages for resorts across the north to make planning a breeze. Plus, learn more about updates on and off the slopes in our Northern Michigan Ski Guide.The Highlands...
Cross-Country Ski or Snowshoe Otsego Resort’s Craft Beer Trail
The great outdoors of Northern Michigan and craft brews combine during Otsego Resort’s Craft Beer Trail, kicking off this month. Slip-on your snowshoes or cross-country skis and try a few brews along this scenic walk through the woods. A great way to fight cabin fever...