Cross-country Skiing

  • Ski, snowshoe or hike by candlelight

    In the winter, follow twinkling lights through snowy forests in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.

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  • White gold in the Porkies

    In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a wilderness park rewards those who love snow.

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  • Cross-country skiing in Duluth

    When snow falls, skiers fly onto a splendid system of groomed trails.

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  • A Giant advantage

    For novice nordic skiers, this Iron Range resort rolls out the red carpet.

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  • Skiing on Minnesota's North Shore

    On snow-laden trails, cross-country skiers glide on cloud nine.

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  • Playtime in Washburn

    In winter, ski across Chequamegon Bay by candlelight and see the ice caves, too.

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  • Snow heaven on the Gunflint Trail

    On the edge of the Boundary Waters, cross-country skiers find snow that sparkles into April.

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  • Adventure in Eagle River

    Around this snowy northeast Wisconsin town, there's a trail for everyone.

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  • Minocqua's white magic

    In northeast Wisconsin, a forest full of snow delights skiers and snowmobilers.

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  • Ironwood the reliable

    When most of the Upper Midwest is brown, cross-country skiers know where to find snow.

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  • Happy days at Maplelag

    Winter is as good as it gets at a friendly cross-country ski resort near Detroit Lakes.

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  • Ski out the door

    From cozy north-woods lodges, guests glide into a world of white.

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  • Cross-country skiing 101

    There's no better way to enjoy the winter scenery, and anyone can do it.

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  • Bayfield in winter

    When snow covers this scenic Wisconsin peninsula, everyone heads for the hills.

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  • Skiing in southeast Minnesota

    Snowstorms that blanket the southern woods bring skiers with them.

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  • From yurt to B&B on the Gunflint Trail

    In a snowy Minnesota wilderness, guests get the best of two worlds.

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  • For skiers, lighted trails

    When night falls, it's still prime time for everything under the stars - skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.

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  • Itasca in winter

    After snow flies, visitors zip around Minnesota's beloved state park on skis and snowshoes.

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