In a major victory for anglers, hikers and canoeists, the US Forest Service has dropped its appeal of a Federal Court decision to protect the Mason Tract and nearby Au Sable River from oil and gas drilling.

By Sierra Club
Dec 28, 2008

We are very excited to announce that the new Classic Trail is open for skiing

By Cherie Morgan
Dec 19, 2008

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, located on the south shore of Lake Superior near Silver City in Ontonagon County, is offering cross-country skiing by lantern light again this winter.

By MDNR
Dec 14, 2008

But for the last two years, the Yellowstone Ski Festival's world-wide reputation for having reliable snow before anyone else in the lower 48 states has been put to the test. And, once again, local organizers have been up to the task!

By US Ski Team
Dec 12, 2008

A few photos from hanson Hills over the weekend

By Mike Muha
Dec 10, 2008

Many are prepping for taxes and planning their year end philanthropy. At TART Trails, year end is the most important time of the year to be remembered by our friends.

By Bob Wick
Dec 7, 2008

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to remind winter outdoor enthusiasts that there are state parks and recreation areas that remain open to offer camping opportunities throughout the winter season.

By MDNR
Dec 6, 2008

Fourteen youth cross country ski programs will get a boost this winter thanks to funding from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF). The Foundation recently awarded $12,500 to programs around the country targeted to youth skiers.

By Cherie Morgan
Dec 3, 2008

Lots of new and great things at Huron Meadows this year. 7.5 miles of skating and 12ish miles of classic, new trails, new maps and trail signs on the way, new grooming equipment to help speed up the grooming after the snows.

By Denise H. Semion
Dec 2, 2008

Keefer and I got in a great xc ski after work last week after the first big snow! The snow was perfect and the skis weren't sticking.

By Pete Edwards
Nov 23, 2008

My research has concluded that ABR in Ironwood, Michigan is the place to go if you are part of the crowd that can and will drop everything and do anything to get good skiing now! It sounds like 40K of skiing will be open for the weekend.

By Patrick Cote, NENSA
Nov 21, 2008

Prepare for winter weather, with extra blankets and other cold weather gear. Lake effect snow showers are expected during much of the work week.

By National Weather Service
Nov 18, 2008