Winter

Detroit Packard Plant Tours

For the longest time, Packard Plant has been sitting idle and deteriorating in not so great section of Detroit’s east side. More than probably...

Cross-Country Skiing in Grayling Area

The Grayling area of Michigan might be one of the busiest snowmobiling destinations in the state, but is also a perfect base for the...

Snowmobiling in Michigan

With nearly 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails and a lot of “lake-effect” snow, Michigan is a “snowmobiling heaven”.  To give you an idea, let...

How to Choose Cross-Country Ski Equipment

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Gear for Slippery Situation

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Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding In The Great Lakes Region

Most of us cannot spend the whole winter skiing in Colorado or Utah. So the next best thing is skiing somewhere closer to home....

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