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McKeever Hills Cross Country Ski Trail Grooming

Staff from the Hiawatha National Forest groom the McKeever Ski Trail regularly in the snow season, depending on weather. 
Times: All Day
Dates: December 1, 2025 - April 15, 2026
Contact information: Munising Ranger District Office, 906-387-2512
Sunset over Katherine Lake in the Sylvania Wilderness

History of Sylvania Wilderness at the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center

Event Location:
E23979 US 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
A self-guided interpretive history display of the Sylvania Wilderness. This exhibit is on loan from the Northern Waters Museum & Land O Lakes…
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am
Dates: January 20 - September 4, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
A group of hikers on a trial.

Guided Winter Hike

Event Location:
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area 6464 Hardin Ridge Rd
Heltonville, IN
Want to burn off some winter blues? Studies show that spending time in nature can provide positive mental and physical health benefits, including…
Times: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: February 13, 2026
Contact information: Brownstown Ranger District Office, 812-275-5987
A group of hikers on a trial surround by trees.

Guided Winter Hike

Event Location:
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area 6464 Hardin Ridge Rd
Heltonville, IN
Want to burn off some winter blues? Studies show that spending time in nature can provide positive mental and physical health benefits, including…
Times: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: February 27, 2026
Contact information: Brownstown Ranger District Office, 812-275-5987
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Fee-Free Day: Presidents’ Day

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. 
Times: All Day
Dates: March 16, 2026
Contact information: (573) 364-4621
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Fee-Free Day: Presidents’ Day

On designated days, the Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by…
Times: All Day
Dates: March 16, 2026
Contact information: (906) 428-5800
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Fee-Free Day: Memorial Day

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. 
Times: All Day
Dates: May 25, 2026
Contact information: (573) 364-4621
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Fee-Free Day: National Get Outdoors Day

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. 
Times: All Day
Dates: June 13, 2026
Contact information: (573) 364-4621
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Fee-Free Day: National Get Outdoors Day

On designated days, the Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by…
Times: All Day
Dates: June 13, 2026
Contact information: (906) 428-5800
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Fee-Free Day: Independence Day

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. 
Times: All Day
Dates: July 4, 2026
Contact information: (573) 364-4621
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