Brave winter's chill to enjoy Michigan’s outdoor thrills

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We’re in for a cold holiday weekend, but that's never stopped Michiganders from enjoying their favorite outdoor activities! If you haven’t made Valentine’s or Presidents Day plans, why not join a loved one and try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing? Flying solo? There’s always birding (see what we did there!) or falling in love with a peaceful winter hike.

Whatever you do, make sure your gear is warm and you’re following COVID-19 safety guidelines. For example, if you’re hanging out with someone who lives outside your household, stay at least 6 feet apart. You might also want to keep a face mask handy for times when social distancing isn't possible. Bonus: this can help keep the cold at bay! 

Need more ideas?

  • Free Fishing Weekend (Feb. 13-14) means fishing licenses aren’t needed (but all fishing regulations still apply). Even if you're an avid angler, always review ice safety tips at Michigan.gov/IceSafety before heading out. The Recreation Passport fee for vehicle entry into state parks and boating access sites is waived this weekend, too.
  • Check out winter activities and more on the DNR Winter Fun page.
  • Celebrate the DNR's 100th birthday with our 100 Things to Do list. Go ahead, pretend you came up with them yourself to impress your friends, family or significant other; we don’t mind.

Winter wonder ahead ►

DNR COVID-19 RESPONSE: For details on affected DNR facilities and services, visit this webpage. Follow state actions and guidelines at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.