Why Munising Michigan?

Munising, Michigan

 

A small town with an estimated population of just over 2,500 located in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Munising is a winter wonderland during the winter season. Here are the reasons why Munising is a great destination during the holidays.

 

Dog Sledding

When most people think of dog sledding, they think of Alaska. Dog sledding, however, is just one awesome activity people can engage in while visiting Munising during the winter. As if that wasn’t enough, the UP 200, a 40 teamed 240 mile dog mushing race, and the Midnight run, a 90 mile dog mushing race, take place next year on February 17th.

 

Ice Fishing

Fishing is an all-year round activity in Munising. During the winter, fishermen and women can partake in ice fishing in Michigan Bay’s Lake Superior, which is known for having amazing trout and salmon fishing. However, there are fishing opportunities almost everywhere you go in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; there are tons of rivers and streams, not to mention two other great lakes, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, in the area.

 

Ice Climbing

Munising is the host of the annual Michigan Ice Fest. In 2012, the festival takes place from February 2nd to the 5th.

 

Ice climbing is like rock climbing, except on ice which offers climbers with an entirely different surface and set of challenges.

 

 

Munising, Michigan Information Website

 

 

 

Cross Country Skiing

Just outside of Munising is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park, which has over 20 miles worth of cross country skiing trails.

 

Trails at the park and throughout Munising are for everyone as both advanced and beginner trails are offered.

 

 

Snowmobiling

Munising is filled with snowmobile trails, and you can actually ride all throughout the city with the exception of a few streets; and Picture Rocks National Lakeshore Park also offers snowmobile trials. The snowmobile season begins after the first of December.

 

 

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is something you can do pretty much everywhere in Munising. There are forests galore in the area that allow you to view Munising’s numerous waterfalls and scenic views.

 

 

Fresh Christmas trees

According to the Times Herald, “Michigan ranks third in the country in the number of Christmas trees harvested, and no other state produces more Christmas tree varieties. Michigan's 700 Christmas tree growers harvest about 3 million trees a year….” There aren’t many states where you can go and get a truly, fresh-cut Christmas tree, but Michigan is one of them.

 

Munising is filled with fun outdoor activities and surrounded by nature; and this is only a few of the many things Munising has to offer! Make Munising your next family holiday vacation destination!

 

 

Gina Williams is a guest post and article writer bringing to us information on a few of the many things that Munising has to offer. Gina dabbles in many subjects, but spends the majority of her professional life writing articles about motorcycle accidents, which features motorcycle accident pictures.

 

Munising, Michigan Links of Interest

Ice Fishing Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Keep up with ice fishing information updates and lake ice developments on Lake Superior and Michigan U.P. Inland Lakes

 

Snowmobile Munising, Alger County Michigan
Michigan Snowmobile trail reports, weather and snow conditions updated daily. A snow & weather alert newsletter keeps you informed and up to date on current snowmobile trail and weather conditions.

 

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