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Michigan snowmobilers can bet on the Munising’s trails being open – even in an El Nino
Michigan snowmobilers can bet on the Munising’s trails being open – even in an El Nino As Andy Cooper worked the desk at the family-owned Buckhorn Resort in Munising late in October, the region’s first winter weather advisory had just been issued and the potential of four inches of snowfall offered a sign of things
U.P. snowmobiling: 3 top rides to experience near Pictured Rocks
There was a time, Dan Nadeau remembers, that visiting the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which has attracted as many 1.3 million people to Munising in a single year, was a distant second driver of tourism in Alger County. Instead, the primary attraction was that the region served as the “Snowmobiling Capital of the Midwest,” where
Ice Fest is over, but here’s why you shouldn’t miss another winter moment in Munising
Michigan Ice Fest, the Midwest’s largest ice climbing festival that brings outdoor adventure opportunities to the masses and professional-level athletes to Munising, sadly, is over for 2022. But that doesn’t mean this year’s seasonal winter fun is done in Munising, the U.P. city that is also the home base for getting outside at the Pictured
Best Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails in Munising
Piles of snow blankets Michigan’s Upper Peninsula every year, providing countless outdoor opportunities in a wintry wonderland. Although Munising is considered “the snowmobile capital of the Midwest,” the area also offers pristine cross-country ski and snowshoe trails that people of all skill levels can enjoy. Don’t have gear? Down Wind Sports and South Bay Outfitters,
Top 3 Ice Formations to Explore Near Munising
With captivating geographical features including high cliffs and ice formations descended from streams and rivers, it’s easy to see why a small city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to the largest ice climbing festival in the Midwest. Munising stretches along Lake Superior shoreline and is the western gateway community to the Pictured Rocks National
Top Snowmobile Stops in the Munising Area
“The Snowmobile Capital of the Midwest” All photos are courtesy of the Munising Visitors Bureau unless otherwise noted With a 13-year average showing nearly 235 inches of snow, hundreds of miles of groomed trails, and plenty of restaurants, lodging and gas stations along the way, it’s no wonder the Munising area is considered the “Snowmobile
4 Tips for Exploring the Eben Ice Caves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Jesse Land of Things To Do in the U.P. tells us how to have a fantastic Pure Michigan winter adventure at the Eben Ice Caves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Just outside of Marquette, the Eben Ice Caves are one of Michigan’s prime winter attractions. Each winter, once the ice caves start to freeze up (usually sometime in December), visitor’s
Ice Climbing Experience
Conquer frozen fortresses. Those looking to take a path less traveled won’t want to miss the chance to climb frozen waterfalls and ice formations in one of Michigan’s most unique winter sports. Read the article here
A look inside the stunning Eben Ice Caves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The Rock River Canyon Ice Caves, commonly known as the Eben Ice Caves, are a popular place to visit in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Located in Eben Junction in the center of the U.P., the caves form when melting snow runs over the edge of the small cliff and freezes. Read full article here
