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Escanaba

Embrace the Fun our Winter Wonderland Offers

This is the place in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where you can do winter right. From December through March, our temperatures along the Bays de Noc are rarely bitter cold, so you can comfortably play in the snow and on the ice for hours. Few places in Michigan can compete with our local passion and exuberance for all things winter. You will find yourself bonding closer with family and friends and wishing winter would last a little longer so you can spend more days doing these winter favorites together. 

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Do Winter Right in Escanaba

Watch racers fly by on the frozen Escanaba River near Gladstone. Or try Great Lakes Ice Racing on this slippery oval track. Ice Fishing easily tops our winter favorites list — as crazy as spending hours on the ice may seem to some. After you see how we deck out our shanties and hear the boasting our anglers do when they reel in trophy walleye, northern pike, sturgeon and a mess of yellow perch, you’ll catch our ice fishing fervor, too.

There are so many favorite winter activities that will get you off the couch, away from your screens and outside taking in all the beauty that nature in winter offers. Zoom along miles of trails with plenty of throttle-opening straightaways and lean-hard curves to keep the ride entertaining for all snowmobiling skill levels.

Eating a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner or sipping a refreshing craft beer, wine or cocktail totally qualifies as a winter favorite activity! Sip steamy cups of roasted coffee or hot chocolate to keep you warm throughout the day. Find your favorite foods and drinks when visiting Escanaba.

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