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Porcupine Mountains State Park Cross Country Ski Trails – Silver City, MI

Four main and several smaller trails combine to form the 42 KM Nordic Trail System at the Porcupine Mountains State Park.

The cross country ski trails encircle the lift-served Alpine Ski Area with numerous scenic loops. Trails are track set with a power-tiller equipped groomer.

Warming huts are located along the Log Camp Loop and Union Spring Trails. Daily and season trail passes are available at the chalet and include a one-ride lift ticket to the summit.

Winter interpretive activities include guided snowshoe hike and lantern light skiing. Check at the chalet for scheduling.

Lantern Light Cross-Country Skiing: (Selected Saturdays During the Season) Old-fashioned kerosene lanterns illuminate the trail during this night ski. Lanterns are placed along the entire one-mile loop for a remarkable night skiing experience. Stop about halfway around the loop at the warming shelter where the park naturalist will have a blazing fire going. This trail has an “easy” difficulty rating; however, skiing at night is always a challenge.

This program may be canceled due to weather. To inquire about cancellations call (906) 885-5206.

All programs are free; however, all motor vehicles entering a Michigan state park or recreation area must display a valid Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance.

Porcupine Mountains Cross Country Ski Trail Map

Porcupine Mountains Nordic Ski Trails

Porcupine Mountains Yurts

Would you like a true winter wilderness experience? Try spending a winter night or two (or more) in the Porcupine Mountains in a yurt. Yurts are sturdy, tent-like structures, that originated in central Asia. The park’s three yurts will provide visitors with a snug, weather-tight shelter that is close to the park’s hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails.

Each of the 16-foot-diameter yurts are available year-round, will sleep four people and are equipped with bunk beds, mattresses, wood stove, axe, bow saw and cooking and eating utensils. Running water and electricity are not provided, but an outhouse is nearby and wood is provided for heat in the colder months.

The park’s yurts are accessed only by trail. The distance and degree of challenge required to reach them will vary with the season. The rental fee is $60 per night and there is an $8 reservation fee.

For reservations call 1-800-447-2757 or online at www.midnrreservations.com.

For additional information, contact Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park at (906) 885-5275, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information on Yurt Lodging in the Porkies click here.

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Mackinac Island Cross Country Skiing

Mackinac Island Cross Country Trails

The Mackinac Island Ski club grooms trails on the east and north side of the Island in Mackinac Island State Park.

The cross country ski trails wind through the pristine woods of Mackinac Island State Park and allow the winter visitor to see all of the natural and historical landmarks of the island.

You can follow the ski trails to the interior of the island and take in the vistas from the highest point on the island at Fort Holmes. Or ski through the woods to Arch Rock and enjoy the view of Lake Huron from the bluffs on the eastern side of the island.

Cross Country Ski Trails

Cross-Country Ski Rentals

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Here’s a collection of photos of Mackinac Island during the winter:

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Mackinac Island Photos – Instagram

Here are the latest photos of Mackinac Island via Instagram (hashtags #mackinac or #mackinacisland).

Do you have an instagram account? Tag your Mackinac Island instagram photos with #mackinac or #mackinacisland and they will appear here in our Mackinac Island Instagram Photo Stream.
 

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🌊 Wake Up to the Waves at Beachcomber Motel! 🌊
📍 Mackinaw City, Michigan

Looking for the perfect summer escape? ☀️ Whether you're sipping coffee with your toes in the sand or catching a Lake Michigan sunset from your private balcony, the Beachcomber Motel offers the front-row lakefront experience you’ve been dreaming of.
🏖️ Beachfront rooms
🔥 Fire pits for cozy nights under the stars
🛏️ Clean, comfortable rooms with unbeatable views
🚶‍♀️ Just minutes from the Mackinac Island ferries, shops & dining
Your Up North getaway starts here — and the view is waiting.
📅 Summer dates are filling fast — book now & make your beach memories at the Beachcomber.
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An absolute throwback circa 2013.

Mackinac Island, MI. Photographer elizabethgougeon 

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An absolute throwback circa 2013.

Mackinac Island, MI. Photographer elizabethgougeon

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Yeppudu Mundareppudu….Choodaledila Deeni Vaalakam 🎶
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Timeless Beauty and Adventure 

Mackinac Island ( Michilimackinac, the place of the “Great Turtle” ) where time seems to stand still, things look very similar to how they looked back in 1895. Because of its historic significance, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark.

One thing that sets Mackinac apart is its transportation ban.To preserve the tranquility of the island, motor vehicles were outlawed in 1898. This decision preserved its quiet and serene character.

But did you know there are over 600 horses and more than 1,400 bicycles. ( over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails ) There are also tag-a-longs, pet carriers, and electric scooters available if any of those options fit your needs. 

While the island is small, with only about 600 year-round residents. Approximately 1.2 million people visit Mackinac Island each year, most of them during the main visitor season from May through October.

Mackinac Island isn’t very big.
But for such a relatively small place, Mackinac Island is big on personality, character and historic charm.
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Timeless Beauty and Adventure

Mackinac Island ( Michilimackinac, the place of the “Great Turtle” ) where time seems to stand still, things look very similar to how they looked back in 1895. Because of its historic significance, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark.

One thing that sets Mackinac apart is its transportation ban.To preserve the tranquility of the island, motor vehicles were outlawed in 1898. This decision preserved its quiet and serene character.

But did you know there are over 600 horses and more than 1,400 bicycles. ( over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails ) There are also tag-a-longs, pet carriers, and electric scooters available if any of those options fit your needs.

While the island is small, with only about 600 year-round residents. Approximately 1.2 million people visit Mackinac Island each year, most of them during the main visitor season from May through October.

Mackinac Island isn’t very big.
But for such a relatively small place, Mackinac Island is big on personality, character and historic charm.


#mymackinac #mackinacisland
#puremichigan #michigan #upperpeninsula #lakesuperior #lakemichigan #lakehuron #greatlakes
#straitsofmackinac #northernmichigan #summer #love
#grandhotelmichigan #4ofjuly #independenceday #party

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We absolutely loved missionpointresort We’re so sad to leave, but no one’s more heartbroken than Hopie.😭 #mackinacisland #mackinac #berner

We absolutely loved missionpointresort We’re so sad to leave, but no one’s more heartbroken than Hopie.😭 #mackinacisland #mackinac #berner ...

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Compiled clips of a family trip to honor the memory of those who’ve gone onto heaven, those we have to patiently wait to see again. We visited places that held their memories. On the beach, in the fields, a place somewhere in time but a place with memories to build upon and a reminder; don’t wait, until it’s to late, put a smile on your face, these are the days - jodeemessina

#michigan #mackinacisland #mackinac

Compiled clips of a family trip to honor the memory of those who’ve gone onto heaven, those we have to patiently wait to see again. We visited places that held their memories. On the beach, in the fields, a place somewhere in time but a place with memories to build upon and a reminder; don’t wait, until it’s to late, put a smile on your face, these are the days - jodeemessina

#michigan #mackinacisland #mackinac
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Need a summer read or two? Journey to Mackinac Island with stories filled with mystery, mayhem, and miracles …Being Ethel (In a world that loves Lucy)
Being Dorothy (In a world longing for home)
Being Alice (In a world lost in the looking glass)
Being Wendy (In a world afraid to grow up) - 
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Need a summer read or two? Journey to Mackinac Island with stories filled with mystery, mayhem, and miracles …Being Ethel (In a world that loves Lucy)
Being Dorothy (In a world longing for home)
Being Alice (In a world lost in the looking glass)
Being Wendy (In a world afraid to grow up) -
Being Nancy (In a world lost in mystery) -and now Being Goldie (In a “just-right” world) all free in KU -ebooks and audiobooks on Amazon and paperbacks everywhere. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NCBQ213 ##bookstagram #mackinacisland #thegrandhotel #booksbooksbooks #kindle #mackinaw #ebooks #puremichigan #christianfiction #romanticsuspense #ilovelucy #beingethelauthor #happybirthday #kindlebooks #audiobooks #paperbacks #thisismackinac #mackinacislandlife #puremittigan #upnorthmichigan #makeitmackinac
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Anyone else always have to get a pressed penny? #pressedpenny #pressedpennycollector #postmarkpennies #roadtrip #michigan #mackinacisland

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Sunsets are always a go to! #mackinacisland mackinacisle #sunsets

Sunsets are always a go to! #mackinacisland mackinacisle #sunsets ...

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Stepping aboard the USCGC Mackinac (WAGB-83) was like a journey back in time! It was incredible to walk the decks of this historic icebreaker, imagining the brave crews who served on her original Great Lakes missions. For us full-time RVers, it’s these unique experiences and glimpses into history that make life on the road so enriching. What a privilege to connect with such a significant piece of Coast Guard heritage!
#USCGC #Mackinac #CoastGuardHistory #GreatLakes #Icebreaker #HistoricShip #FullTimeRVLiving #RVLife #TravelAdventures #MilitaryHistory

Stepping aboard the USCGC Mackinac (WAGB-83) was like a journey back in time! It was incredible to walk the decks of this historic icebreaker, imagining the brave crews who served on her original Great Lakes missions. For us full-time RVers, it’s these unique experiences and glimpses into history that make life on the road so enriching. What a privilege to connect with such a significant piece of Coast Guard heritage!
#USCGC #Mackinac #CoastGuardHistory #GreatLakes #Icebreaker #HistoricShip #FullTimeRVLiving #RVLife #TravelAdventures #MilitaryHistory
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🌊🐴 Discover the timeless charm of Mackinac Island!Horse-drawn carriages, turquoise shores, and history frozen in time — truly the Wonder of Mackinac. 💙
#TravelVibes #MackinacIsland #PureMichigan #HiddenGems #IslandEscape #NatureLovers #ScenicViews #HistoricPlaces #BeachVibes #SummerTrip #HorseCarriage #LakeHuron #TravelReels #NatureReels #ReelTravel #ExploreUSA #ReelItFeelIt #Wanderlust #RoadTripVibes #NoCarsJustCharm #TrendingReels #AdventureTime #TravelContent #ReelMoments

🌊🐴 Discover the timeless charm of Mackinac Island!Horse-drawn carriages, turquoise shores, and history frozen in time — truly the Wonder of Mackinac. 💙
#TravelVibes #MackinacIsland #PureMichigan #HiddenGems #IslandEscape #NatureLovers #ScenicViews #HistoricPlaces #BeachVibes #SummerTrip #HorseCarriage #LakeHuron #TravelReels #NatureReels #ReelTravel #ExploreUSA #ReelItFeelIt #Wanderlust #RoadTripVibes #NoCarsJustCharm #TrendingReels #AdventureTime #TravelContent #ReelMoments
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MICHIGAN ROAD TRIP: DAY 3 🏕️🚙☀️🚲

Day 3 started with a little bit of rain! Not wanting to cook at a wet campsite, we packed up fast and started the drive to Mackinac! Petoskey was a great place to stop to cook a late breakfast, and we ended up staying for a while to search for the famous Petoskey Stones! We unfortunately didn’t find any Petoskey Stones, but we did find some Charlevoix Stones which were also very neat!

Next, we completed the drive up to Mackinac after crossing over the 5 mile long Mackinac Bridge! We checked into our campsite at Straits State Campground and set up camp super fast so we could zoom over to the ferry to Mackinac Island!

Mackinac Island is an adorable and iconic part of Michigan. One thing that I love about it is that it’s car-free meaning you have to walk, bike, or take a horse carriage to get anywhere—no worrying about crazy drivers! Nick and I decided to ride bikes around the entire island to get the full experience! It was 8 miles all around and so fun!
Now the BEST part of Mackinac Island is the fudge!! It’s so delicious and a MUST-have if you go.

After catching the ferry and riding bikes back to camp, we had a chill evening with dinner and tea by the fire.

There’s one more vlog left for this trip so stay tuned! 

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#vlog #michigan #roadtrip #camping #carcamping #biking #mackinac #mackinacisland #fudge #upperpeninsula #upperpeninsulamichigan #summer #summervibes #getoutside #petoskey #petoskeymichigan

MICHIGAN ROAD TRIP: DAY 3 🏕️🚙☀️🚲

Day 3 started with a little bit of rain! Not wanting to cook at a wet campsite, we packed up fast and started the drive to Mackinac! Petoskey was a great place to stop to cook a late breakfast, and we ended up staying for a while to search for the famous Petoskey Stones! We unfortunately didn’t find any Petoskey Stones, but we did find some Charlevoix Stones which were also very neat!

Next, we completed the drive up to Mackinac after crossing over the 5 mile long Mackinac Bridge! We checked into our campsite at Straits State Campground and set up camp super fast so we could zoom over to the ferry to Mackinac Island!

Mackinac Island is an adorable and iconic part of Michigan. One thing that I love about it is that it’s car-free meaning you have to walk, bike, or take a horse carriage to get anywhere—no worrying about crazy drivers! Nick and I decided to ride bikes around the entire island to get the full experience! It was 8 miles all around and so fun!
Now the BEST part of Mackinac Island is the fudge!! It’s so delicious and a MUST-have if you go.

After catching the ferry and riding bikes back to camp, we had a chill evening with dinner and tea by the fire.

There’s one more vlog left for this trip so stay tuned!





#vlog #michigan #roadtrip #camping #carcamping #biking #mackinac #mackinacisland #fudge #upperpeninsula #upperpeninsulamichigan #summer #summervibes #getoutside #petoskey #petoskeymichigan
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No cars, just cycles and calm vibes on Mackinac Island 🚲🌿✨
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No cars, just cycles and calm vibes on Mackinac Island 🚲🌿✨
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Cross Country Skiing on Drummond Island

Rainbow TrailCross country skiers can enjoy outdoor beauty and serenity during the winter on groomed ski trails, catching glimpses of deer, fox, coyote, rabbits and a variety of birds who call Drummond Island their home.

Drummond Island Resort Trail

Drummond Island Resort grooms 15 miles of trails on our own private property for classic-style skiing. They also have top-of-the-line rental skis for adults and children that are available to our guests free of charge.

There’s also opportunities for snow shoeing during the winter. Drummond Island Resort has several sets of Iverson traditional-style snowshoes available for rent, but for guests they are free. There is no better way to see undisturbed winter scenes on the island than on a set of snowshoes. With a little cooperation outside, we hope to have a rink cleared behind The Lodge for skaters. Again, snowshoes and ice skates are available to our guests free of charge.

For more information visit the Drummond Island Resort website >>>>

Rainbow Trail

The Rainbow Trail was developed in 2002 by the Drummond Island Cross Country Club as a nature trail with groomed cross country skiing in the winter (only skiing, no snowshoeing) and walking, hiking and birding in the non winter seasons.

Located on state land on the west side of the Maxton Cross Road just south of Maxton Road, this trail is 5.0 miles long. Laid out over rolling terrain, through open spaces and hardwood forest, the main trail has a series of seven loops off of the “Main Street” and back to it again. There are three short trail segments that serve to interconnect the loops, making it easier to return to the trailhead for shorter excursions or provide variety for extended trips.

The trailhead is located on Maxton Cross Road, 0.2 miles south of the intersection of Maxton Cross Road and Maxton Road. Parking is available at the trailhead. Bathroom facilities are not available at the trail but are available at nearby Four Corners and The DI Resort and Conference Center.

For more information visit the Drummond Island Cross Country Club website >>>>

Heritage Trail

The Heritage Trail, located at the DI Township Park, is a hiking and snowshoe trail. It provides a unique experience for; birding, hiking or geocaching in the warmer months and snowshoeing, over terrain not suitable for skiing, in winter. Trail use is FREE.

The Lower Level leads you through beautiful woodlands to the Potagannissing shoreline. The Upper Levels wind along and up on to the top of unique limestone ledges and shallow caves.

There is a great variety of landscape for a trail of this size, (approximately 3 miles) and a drop of over 50 feet in elevation from the upper to the lower levels of the trail.

The majority of the trail can be hiked or snow shoed easily by the novice but the upper levels of the trail require some moderate ability to traverse very uneven terrain.

For more information visit the Drummond Island Cross Country Club website >>>>

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Crystal Mountain – Cross Country Skiing

Northern Michigan’s Cross-Country Skiing Destination

Looking for some of the best in northern Michigan cross-country skiing trails? Look no further than Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. From gentle treks through the trees to the rolling terrain of our black diamond cross-country skiing trails, Crystal Mountain’s 40+km cross-country skiing trail network provides terrain for all ability levels, from novice to expert. We even have 4K lighted for night skiing.

Meticulously-groomed for both skating and traditional cross-country skiing, these picturesque northern Michigan cross-country skiing trails were rated #1 in Michigan by Michigan Living magazine readers. Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa… your northern Michigan cross-country skiing vacation starts here.

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Crystal is Northern Michigan’s only Fisher Key Nordic Center

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