Winter's Splendor in Mason County
The best way to survive winter in Northern Michigan is to embrace it! The Ludington area offers plenty of opportunities for holiday celebrations, winter recreation and relaxing fireside in the cozy indoors. Get away from your winter blue's and renew yourself with the splendor of a sparkling snowscape in the winter woods along Lake Michigan. Here are a few suggestions for your winter getaway itinerary:
- Guided snowshoe hikes at the Ludington State Park
- Annual Aglow on the Avenue Parade in Ludington and Santa Parade and Party in Scottville
- Snowmobiling through the groomed trails of northern Michigan
- Festive holiday shopping events in downtown Ludington and Scottville
- Winter kayaking on one of the local rivers
- Ludington Lights Up the Season decorative light displays
- Christmas Open House at Ludington Bed & Breakfasts
- Ice skating/hockey at West Shore Community Ice Arena
- Sledding and tubing on local snowcovered hills
- Cross-country skiing at the Ludington State Park
- Ice fishing on one of the many local inland lakes
- Make your own snowshoes at the annual classes held at the Ludington State Park
- Winter Thaw Out Festival with events all around Mason County
