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Snowshoe Guided Hike 2021

Join us Saturdays in January (Jan. 16, 23 and 30) and February (Feb. 6, 20 and 27) for a guided snowshoe hike at the ski area at Porcupine Mountains State Park. Safety measures will be in place, included mandatory masks, social distancing and limiting number of participants. To sign up please email park interpreter Katie Urban or call 906-885-5206, or you can sign up at the Snowshoe Barn located at the ski area.

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The Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center, located in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, introduces visitors to the rich wilderness heritage of this 60,000-acre park. Set alongside the largest old-growth hardwood-hemlock forest in the Great Lakes region, the center features exhibits and programs that tell the story of Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula.

The center has a 100-seat auditorium, and an exhibit hall featuring natural communities of the mountains and native wildlife species including fisher, goshawk, gray wolf, porcupine, peregrine falcon, bear and beaver. The exhibit hall also displays the history of the Porcupine Mountains from prehistoric copper miners to the lumber camps of the early 1900s.

Be sure to check out our newsletter, the Porcupine Mountains Visitor.
Map of cross country ski trails
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Park GPS Coordinates
Backcountry Camping Registration
Map of park

In response to the majority of school-aged children doing school from home either full time or part time, our education staff has put together a series of live, virtual lessons for teachers to book for their classrooms, and a wide variety of videos, virtual tours, activities and webinars for children to do at home.

Learn more about these resources at Michigan.gov/DNREducation.

The Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center offers a variety of interpretive activities to enjoy throughout the year.

Join us for programs and classes for all ages. From archery and fishing to amazing hikes, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The Outdoor Skills Academy offers in-depth classes on hunting, fishing, and more. See which classes are offered at Porcupine Mountains!

Check here for all other events taking place at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.