
Ludington State Park Winter Activities
The park remains open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, activities to give those who love winter something fun to look forward to!
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The skies are heavy with ominous clouds. Biting cold air envelops our bodies and the trees are ablaze with color. It’s late October- time for pumpkins, ghouls, and witches to come out and scare innocent souls, in search of a treat.
Of course, we’re talking about Halloween, that most frightening time of year. West Michigan is not only beautiful in October, but there are plenty of annual events to satisfy the timid and those that dare to be scared!

The park remains open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, activities to give those who love winter something fun to look forward to!

Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.

Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.

Downtown Traverse City bustles with party goers for the annual CherryT Ball Drop held on New Year’s Eve drawing between 8,000-12,000 people.

The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.

The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.

Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.

Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!

West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs… including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.

Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!

Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.

The colorful attire and crazy antics of the Scottville Clown Band amuse people, but they also have extraordinary musical talent.

The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.

Visit the Old Mission Peninsula, situated between the west arm and east arm of Grand Traverse Bay.

Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.

Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!