by Melanie McManus | Feb 14, 2020 | Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Many people say ABR is a funny name for a ski resort. I suppose that’s true. ABR stands for Active Backwoods Retreat. And despite its unusual acronym name, USA Today readers rated it the fourth-best cross-country ski resort...
by Melanie McManus | Feb 5, 2020 | Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories
Read This Article On The Star Tribune The answer to a common trivia question in Wisconsin is Timm’s Hill. That’s the highest point in the state, at 1,951.5 feet. But many Wisconsinites think our highest point is Rib Mountain (1,923 feet), a popular skiing...
by adventuretoward | Feb 9, 2018 | Adventuring, Michigan, Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories, United States
Read This Article On The Star Tribune If you’re looking for a great place to go snowshoeing in the Upper Midwest, the Porcupine Mountains (aka the Porkies) are a great spot. The Porkies hug the southern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula....
by adventuretoward | Sep 16, 2016 | Biking, Canoeing/Kayaking, Exploring and Experiencing, Hiking, Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
Kickapoo Valley Ranch consists of eight well-appointed cabins tucked up against the scenic Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Head here to relax in quiet, beautiful hill country. Or, if the mood strikes, you can also hike, paddle, bike or snowshoe through the adjacent Reserve....
by adventuretoward | Mar 6, 2015 | Michigan, Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories, United States
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is mighty impressive in summer. But the park that sprawls along Lake Superior’s southern shore dazzles in the winter. I’ve been to this famous...
