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Winter Wonderland

Where thousands of acres are primed with the perfect blend of powdery white stuff for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding and ice fishing. Snow. The essential element of the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan.

Chance of Snow

Chance of Snow
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A chance of snow. From skiing the adventurous downhill slopes to the scenic cross country skiing trails, winter offers something for everyone. Welcome to the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan. Photo courtesy of Midwest Living

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland
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When winter arrives, Michigan becomes a new kind of playground, where outdoor fun abounds—from downhill skiing and snowmobiling to moonlit sleigh rides. Here, you’ll find thousands of acres primed for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding; lakes and streams ready for ice fishing and more than 41 ski areas for downhill excitement. Winter fun for the whole family is Pure Michigan.

Snow Days

Snow Days
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Remember Snow Days. When the schools were closed and the day was wide open. Every day is a snow day in Pure Michigan, so pull the hat down a little lower and head out to thousands of acres of the powdery white stuff. Part of the winter wonderland that is Pure Michigan.
Photo courtesy of Midwest Living

Crystal Mountain Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort
Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI magazine providing much of the best in northern Michigan snow sports. Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain Resort

Go Snowboarding in Michigan

Go Snowboarding in Michigan
Come play in the and experience the thrill when you go snowboarding. Michigan has some of the best terrain parks in the country, starting with Nub's Nob, voted #1 terrain park in North America.  Photo courtesy of Midwest Living

Snowmobiling Adventures

Snowmobiling Adventures
With more than 6,000 miles of trail system throughout the state you are never very far from starting your adventure. Photo courtesy of Treetops Resort

Snow Festival in Frankenmuth

Snow Festival in Frankenmuth
Crowds gather in celebration for the Snow Fest in Frankenmuth to share music, food and winter activities. Photo courtesy of Frankenmuth CVB

Michigan Dog Sledding Races

Michigan Dog Sledding Races
Visit the Upper Peninsula and attend a Michigan Dog Sledding Race. Several areas in the Upper Peninsula stage annual races and include them as part of winter festivals. Photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association

Muskegon Luge - Pure Michigan Minute

Muskegon Luge - Pure Michigan Minute
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Ride on a Luge! Photojournalist Byron Goggin heads to Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex is located at Muskegon State Park. 

Snow Kiteboarding - Pure Michigan Minute

Snow Kiteboarding - Pure Michigan Minute
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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin, visits Michigan's inland lakes for a Pure Michigan Minute. See what the thrilling sport of snow kiteboarding is all about.

Michigan Snowmobiling Trail - Pure Michigan Minute

Michigan Snowmobiling Trail - Pure Michigan Minute
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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin takes a spin on Michigan's 6,100-mile snowmobile trail system for a Pure Michigan Minute. Snowmobiling trails are both diverse and fantastic.

Michigan Outdoors - Michigan Icefest - Pure Michigan Minute

Michigan Outdoors - Michigan Icefest - Pure Michigan Minute
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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin, visits Marquette and Munising to show you the outdoor activity of ice climbing. Find more activities featured by Pure Michigan Minute.
    

Snow Conditions

Snowmobiling in Charlevoix County. Photo courtesy of Ryan VogelheimSnow. The essential element of the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan. From the jumps, pikes and rails of ski slope terrain parks to backcountry snowmobile trails, there are enough outdoor activities to keep you coming back. Bookmark our snow conditions for the latest updates around the state.

Ski Conditions
Snowmobile Trail Conditions 

    

    

Bank On Deals

Take a break at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Copper HarborFind the perfect package, deal or discount to save money on the slopes and enhance your Pure Michigan winter experience.

Deals

 

    

    

Great Slopes, Great Snow

Skiing at The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor

Hit the Slopes

Skiing in Michigan offers excitement at any level of skill. With more than 40 downhill ski resorts and properties,the silvery slopes of Michigan have been named the Midwest's Top Ski destination by SKI magazine. So let's head up the lift and get a little closer to the bright blue sky where the beauty is Pure Michigan. 

Downhill skiing

    

    

Blaze a Snow Trail

Smowmobilers near the Mackinac Bridge. Photo courtesy of Julie Christiansen

It's Time to Rev it Up

Point your snowmobile down a trail in Michigan, rev it up - and make a decision. Which way to head and where to go on our vast 6,204 mile network of groomed trails winding from town to town through remote pine forests and frosty meadows with your family and friends.

Snowmobile trails

    

    

Glide Across Michigan

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Photo courtesy of Midwest Living

Listen to the Quiet

For a quieter journey, cross country skiers can glide along over 3,000 miles of trails through our state parks, forests, beside lakes, across meadows and many with rest stops along the way.

Cross country ski trails

    

    

Snurfing is Pure Michigan

Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire

Snowboarding Long Ago

Snurfers can thank a man, Mr. Sherman Poppen, for creating one of the hottest winter sports on the snow scene today. Not familiar with snurfing? What's now known as snowboarding got its modern day start in 1965 on a hill in Michigan when a father joined two skis together so his daughters could "surf" down the snowy hill. 

Snowboarding

    

    

Dog Sledding

Nature's Kennel, UP

Drive Your Own Dog Team 

Leave it to man's best friend to deliver a winter time adventure you will remember. So bundle up and get ready to holler "mush" because the rush of dog sledding is Pure Michigan.

Dog sledding 

    

 
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