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Winter fun

Start 2021 off with some cold play! Check out some of the ways you can rent gear or try new adventures, and see how much you like it.
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Winter Tips

Rentals, Gear & Guides »
Winter in Michigan brings a whole new way to play. Check out some of the ways you can rent gear or try new adventures, and see how much you like it.

Gear up for winter »
The foundation of every cold-weather adventure is the right clothing, and staying warm and dry takes planning. Follow these basic tips to play – and stay – outside!

Winter Wednesday Tips »
Sign up for Winter Wednesday: Text tips that will be sent once a week mid-December through February. Each week, we’ll feature a different winter destination, safety tip, recreation option or idea for gearing up to get outside.

Events

Upcoming Events

Jan 01 Michigan State Park Virtual First Day Hikes
Kick off your New Year resolutions by participating in the national First Day Hikes program hosted by America's State Parks.
Jan 08 Postponed Waterloo Recreation Area - Jan. 8, Lantern-lit Evening
This event has been postponed and rescheduled for Feb. 19.
Jan 15 Canceled Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area - Candlelight Cross-Country Ski
This event has been canceled.
Jan 15 Postponed Waterloo Recreation Area - Jan. 15, Lantern-lit Evening
This event has been postponed and rescheduled for Feb. 26.
Jan 16 Full Hartwick Pines State Park - Guided Snowshoe Hikes
Guided snowshoe hikes into the old growth forest are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Jan 22 Canceled Waterloo Recreation Area - Jan. 22, Lantern-lit Evening
This event has been canceled.
Jan 23 Mitchell State Park - Hard Water School (Ice Fishing Class), Jan. 23
This class will cover everything from how to set up equipment and how and where to fish to ice safety and rules and regulations. The main focus will be techniques for panfish, walleye and pike.
Jan 29 Postponed Seven Lakes State Park - Lantern-lit Hike
This event has been postponed and rescheduled for Feb. 26.
Feb 05 Mitchell State Park - Advanced Hard Water School (Ice Fishing Clinic)
Learn to fish from the pros with this three-day class. Class topics will be very specific – each student will pick a topic of interest and will be assigned a pro fisherman.
Feb 05 Canceled Waterloo Recreation Area - Feb. 5, Lantern-lit Evening
This event has been canceled.
Feb 06 Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 6, Upper Falls Guided Snowshoe Hike
Enjoy winter in the UP with a guided snowshoe hike through the forests of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Please note there are two hikes one offered at 12:00 PM and the other at 3:00 PM.
Feb 06 Canceled Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 6, Lantern-lit Snowshoe Trail
This event has been canceled.
Feb 13 Seven Lakes State Park - Ice Fishing Derby
It is free fishing weekend and we are inviting families to join us for this fun ice fishing derby! This year pre-registration is required.
Feb 13 Hartwick Pines State Park - Feb. 13, Guided Snowshoe Hikes
Guided snowshoe hikes into the old growth forest are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Feb 13 Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 13, Upper Falls Guided Snowshoe Hike
Enjoy winter in the UP with a guided snowshoe hike through the forests of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Please note there are two hikes one offered at 12:00 PM and the other at 3:00 PM.
Feb 13 Canceled Sleeper State Park - Lantern-lit Trail
This event has been canceled.
Feb 13 Canceled Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 13, Lantern-lit Snowshoe Trail
This event has been canceled.
Feb 19 Canceled Waterloo Recreation Area - Feb. 19, Lantern-lit Evening
This event has been canceled.
Feb 20 Mitchell State Park - Hard Water School (Ice Fishing Class), Feb. 20
This class will cover everything from how to set up equipment and how and where to fish to ice safety and rules and regulations. The main focus will be techniques for panfish, walleye and pike.
Feb 20 Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 20, Upper Falls Guided Snowshoe Hike
Enjoy winter in the UP with a guided snowshoe hike through the forests of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Please note there are two hikes one offered at 12:00 PM and the other at 3:00 PM.
Feb 20 Canceled Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 20, Lantern-lit Snowshoe Trail
This event has been canceled.
Feb 26 Seven Lakes State Park - Lantern-lit Hike
Come join us for a self-guided lantern-lit hike through the snow covered forests of Seven Lakes State Park. Pre-registration Required.
Feb 26 Canceled Waterloo Recreation Area - Feb. 26, Lantern-lit Evening
This event has been canceled.
Feb 27 Hartwick Pines State Park - Feb. 27, Guided Snowshoe Hikes
Guided snowshoe hikes into the old growth forest are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Feb 27 Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 27, Upper Falls Guided Snowshoe Hike
Enjoy winter in the UP with a guided snowshoe hike through the forests of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Please note there are two hikes one offered at 12:00 PM and the other at 3:00 PM.
Feb 27 Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area - Candlelight Cross-Country Ski
Enjoy an evening of candle-lit cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Pre-registration required.
Feb 27 Canceled Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Feb. 27, Lantern-lit Snowshoe Trail
This event has been canceled.
Mar 06 Mitchell State Park - Hard Water School (Ice Fishing Class), March 6
This class will cover everything from how to set up equipment and how and where to fish to ice safety and rules and regulations. The main focus will be techniques for panfish, walleye and pike.
Mar 13 Hartwick Pines State Park - Guided Snowshoe Hikes
Guided snowshoe hikes into the old growth forest are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration required.