Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Package Deals in Northern Michigan
Looking for a Northern Michigan cross-country ski getaway or maybe a chance to snowshoe, here are suggestions for Christmas week and beyond at Boyne, The Homestead, Shanty Creek, Garland and more, including a Sleeping Bear Dunes eco-tour.
The Homestead
Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Eco-Tour Through Sleeping Bear Dunes Package
12-26-09 to 3-7-10
Snowshoe through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with a Park Service ranger, exploring beautiful vistas and learning about winter life in the park. Package includes two nights lodging at The Homestead at Fiddler's Pond, Little Belle or The Inn, breakfast buffet each morning and a two-hour snowshoe eco-tour (equipment and National Park Service Trail Pass included). Price is $141 to $218 per night on weekends and $167 to $269 per night on holidays. For more information, call (231) 334-5100. thehomesteadresort.com.
Boyne Resorts
Cross-Country Ski Packages
12-15-09 to 3-21-09
Ski the 35km of groomed trails at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain and the 3.5km of trails lit at Boyne Highlands on select weekends. Cross-country package includes trail pass and overnight lodging good at either resort plus a hot breakfast. Packages start at $80 per person/per night midweek and from $94 on weekends. Check nights and times of lighted trail access by calling the Boyne Highlands Cross Country Center at (231) 526-3029. 800-462-6963. boyne.com/cross-country.
Shanty Creek Resort
Holiday Cross-Country Ski Package
12-26-09 to 1-2-10
Starting at $131 per person, package includes one night's lodging, one-day cross-country ski pass and lunch. Be sure to catch the fireworks over Summit Mountain on New Year’s Eve. 800-678-4111. shantycreekresort.com.
Garland Resort
Cross-Country 3-Day Ski Package with Light Show
12-26-09 to 3-8-09
Cross-country ski on over 40km of trails at this Lewiston resort. This package includes two nights lodging, two breakfasts, ski rental and trail passes for three days and admission to the light show. Rate starts at $174 per person for two nights based on double occupancy. Add third night for $37 more per person. 877-442-7526. garlandresort.com.
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