Another bonus about this cross-country trail system? The terrain is free to access: If you have your own equipment, you can bring it and get to skiing. Past visitors said the staff was friendly ...

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is embracing the snowy spring up north and grooming its cross-country trails to enjoy even longer. Both Munising and Grand Marais received more than 12 inches at the ...

In contrast, cross-country skiing is done with the heels free and uses different techniques to propel skiers across a landscape. Where alpine skiing is thought of as a gravity sport like downhill ...