Hartwick Pines State Park - Jan. 24-25, Snowshoe Building Workshop

Hartwick Pines Visitor Center

Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days (or until you finish lacing your snowshoes) Instructors will te...

Sleeper State Park - Lantern Lit Trail Event

Sleeper State Park

Experience the beauty of Sleeper State Park by candlelight as you explore a glowing path through the campground, Candlestick Trail, and Old Dunes Nature Trail. Warm up afterwar...

Mitchell State Park - Jan. 24, Hard Water School (Ice Fishing)

Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center

Join the Outdoor Skills Academy for this in-depth ice fishing experience designed to teach anglers of all skill levels how to succeed on the ice this winter. We’ll focus o...

Island Lake Recreation Area - Lantern Hike

Island Lake Recreation Area, in partnership with the Friends of Island Lake, hosts evening lantern hikes along a 1.5-mile loop trail near Kent Lake. Solar lanterns are hung from...

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Lantern-lit trail hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski (every Saturday)

Porkies Winter Sports Complex

When: Every Saturday Jan 31-Feb. 28, 2026; 6-8 p.m. EST: Where: The hike starts at across the road of the Porkies Winter Sports Complex entrance. Experience the Porkies at night...

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Beginner snowshoe hike

Porkies Winter Sports Complex

When: 1-3 p.m. EST Where: Meet at the Presque Isle entrance (Corner of South Boundary Road and County Road 519). Join the park's naturalist for a 2-mile guided backcountry trek....

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Midwest Telefest 2026

Porkies Winter Sports Complex

Experience the biggest telemark gathering in the Midwest! Join us for three days of skiing, live music, gear demos and fun at the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area near Ontonagon, Mi...

Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Lantern-lit Snowshoe Trail (Saturdays)

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Every Saturday in February, experience the magic of the Upper Falls under the glow of over 70 kerosene lanterns. This self-guided, one-mile loop offers a peaceful winter escape ...

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Beginner snowshoe hike

Porkies Winter Sports Complex

When: 1-3 p.m. EST Where: Meet at the Presque Isle entrance (Corner of South Boundary Road and County Road 519). Join the park's naturalist for a 2-mile guided backcountry trek....

Hartwick Pines State Park - Feb. 21-22, Snowshoe Building Workshop

Hartwick Pines Visitor Center

Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22 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 ...

Yankee Springs Rec Area - Winter Trail Fest West Half Marathon and 5 Mile

Yankee Springs Recreation Area

Join Trivium Racing for Winter Trail Fest West at Yankee Springs Recreation Area, featuring a Half Marathon and 5 Mile trail race with run and ruck divisions. This winter trail ...

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Porkies Winter Snowburst Carnival

Porkies Winter Sports Complex

2026 Snowburst - Porkies Winter Carnival A peek at last year's events: Youth treasure hunt. Cardboard sled races. Live music. Lessons. Fireworks. Event det...