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Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
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DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
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When the temperatures dip and the snow falls, there’s no shortage of cold-weather opportunities to get outdoors and into the fresh air. From cross-country and downhill skiing to snowmobiling and snowshoeing, there is something for everyone. Find your favorite way to fall in love with winter.
Dodge 4 State Park
Get some photos with Santa! Bring your personal camera or phone, family, and friends. Friendly pets are welcome. The first 50 guests each day will receive a special ornament. ...
Dodge 4 State Park
Get some photos with Santa! Bring your personal camera or phone, family, and friends. Friendly pets are welcome. The first 50 guests each day will receive a special ornament. ...
Orchard Beach State Park
Hosted by the Friends of Orchard Beach: Enjoy the fresh air on a half-mile lighted trail. Warm up with hot drinks around the fireplace in the historic Shelter Building. This eve...
Hartwick Pines Visitor Center
Saturday, Jan. 4 and Sunday, Jan. 5 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days (or until you finish lacing your snowshoes) Instructors will teach participants, step by step, how to lace the mo...
Orchard Beach State Park
Hosted by the Friends of Orchard Beach: Enjoy the fresh air on a half-mile lighted trail. Warm up with hot drinks around the fireplace in the historic Shelter Building. This eve...
Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center
Jan. 18: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This two-day class will cover everything you need to know to catch panfish, walleye and northern pike through the ice. Inst...
Fayette Historic State Park
Join us for a unique experience - old fashioned, kerosene lantern-lit cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking around Bluff Trail! At the end, enjoy some hot chocolate and...
Porkies Winter Sports Complex
6-8 p.m. EST: The hike starts at the ski hill entrance. Enjoy the Lake Superior Trail with the stars above and the snow trail lit by the flickering lights of kerosene lanterns. ...
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.
