Cross Country Ski Trail News
Brick Wheels opens at Timber Ridge
12/24/2010 - By Mike Muha
Bill Froehlich talked with Timber Ridge and Brick Wheels to find out how the partnership will benefit both businesses.Just in time for the winter season, one area business is expanding to serve those who love the great outdoors.
Fourteen trails groomed per DNRE
12/23/2010 - By DNRE
Michigan state forests have 23 cross-country ski trails in the Upper and northern Lower Peninsulas. A total of 14 trails will be groomed this season.
Volunteer hosts needed for camp grounds
12/18/2010 - By DNRE
The Department of Natural Resources & Environment is offering free camping in the summer of 2011 for outdoor lovers who volunteer as campground hosts at Michigan state parks or state forest campgrounds.
Yankee Springs Golf Course grooms for skiing
12/17/2010 - By Larry Stuewe
Yankee Springs Golf Course will have cross country trails this winter. Two trails will be groomed: a longer trail of 2.8 miles and shorter trail 1.8 miles. The Yankee Springs G.C. Restaurant and Bar will be open Fridays and Saturdays for food and drink.
2010-2011 Groomed XC ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Rec Areas
12/16/2010 - By DNRE
Here's the official list of groomed cross country ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas.
Cadillac Pathway: A Michigan cross country ski gem
12/15/2010 - By Jeff Neth
Jeff Neth writes a nice article about the Cadillac Pathway. Excerpt and link to the full article...
"Adventure is just bad planning."
12/14/2010 - By mbalduf
8th March 1912...we have just received word from our London offices that ...apparently this bulletin was published exclusively in London's Daily Chronicle newspaper, by special arrangement with Captain Amundsen himself...thus far, there has been no news.
Muncie Lake and Cadillac Pathways to be groomed
12/10/2010 - By Judy Davisson
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced that Muncie Lake Pathway (13 miles southeast of Traverse City) and Cadillac Pathway (5 miles northeast of Cadillac) will be groomed for cross-country skiing thanks to local public support.
Yales Wiffenpoofs visit Forbush Corner
12/10/2010 - By Dave Forbush
The Yale Whiffenpoofs visit Forbush Corner near Grayling, MI for a cross country ski adventure - and honor the owners with song!
Muskegon grooming alive and well
12/9/2010 - By Tim Greening
I want to thank Rebecca Humphries and the rest of the DNR for providing reliable grooming and not having to depend on two old snowmobiles on their last legs.
Ann Arbor considers ski area elimination
12/9/2010 - By Yen-ling von Meister
Ann Arbor City Council is considering a proposal which would eliminate an area traditionally used for cross country skiing, the Huron Hills Parkland.
Huron Meadows gets Fischer SC Skate Ski fleet for rentals
12/7/2010 - By Mike Muha
Huron Meadows Metropark has taken delivery of a new fleet of Fischer SC SkateCut skate skis, becoming the only place in southern Michigan offer skate ski rentals.
