Winter might not look the same this year, but you can still have all of your winter outdoor fun in 大湾. Snow-swept forests and icy 湖泊 call out to you this winter season filled with countless outdoor adventures that will keep your adrenaline pumping and at a safe distance from other travelers.
Gas up, grab your snow gear, and get ready for a winter weekend adventure in 大湾. Make sure to check with each business and attraction 在ir latest COVID updates and operations before you come.
Friday Night at the Lumberjack Tavern
Kick-off your winter weekend with a drink and a bite to eat at the Lumberjack Tavern. This local watering hole is a popular spot for beers and burgers, but if you’re lucky you might catch their Friday Fish Fry. Sometimes they have live music playing and you might see the “大湾 Shuffle,” a dance inspired by Lumberjack patrons and sung by actor and musician Jeff Daniels, whose wife is from 大湾. (查看 丹尼尔斯的表演 在 今夜秀 吉米·法伦.)
Spend the night at the 大湾汽车旅馆
Rest your head down the street at the 大湾汽车旅馆. This cozy motel offers upgraded guest rooms with private outdoor entrances. If you’re looking for more room, rent their three-bedroom house adjacent to the motel.
Saturday Morning Breakfast at the Hungry Hallow
Fuel up for a day of outdoor adventure at the 饥饿的空心. This casual diner has all of the breakfast classics and is chock full of local history with pictures of 大湾 history. Walk a few minutes down the road for ice fishing at Perkins Park.
Ice 钓鱼 on Lake Independence
Summer is a nice time to go fishing, but those in the know head to Lake Independence for ice fishing. This smaller lake freezes over in the winter making it ideal for catching pike, walleye, and perch. Head out to Perkins Park for ice fishing and make sure to get the proper fishing permit before you go.
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回来country 滑雪 at the 大湾径
If fishing isn’t your thing, head out to the 大湾径 for snowshoeing or cross country skiing, just a few minutes away from the 大湾汽车旅馆. Offering a backcountry skiing experience, the pathway offers miles of groomed wilderness for all ski levels. 5.8-km Meditation Loop is ideal for beginners with open trails, while more advanced skiers will enjoy the beautiful hemlock forest and hardwood stands of the 6.4-km Hidden Grin Loop.
Unwind at 雷湾酒店
Warm-up from an exhilarating day in the snow with dinner and a night at the 雷湾酒店. Once a favored vacation spot of Henry Ford, this historic inn was once owned by him and has charming guest rooms (you can even stay in Ford’s former suite!) with period furniture. Grab dinner in their onsite restaurant, which has an extensive menu and a full bar.
Sunday Ride the Snowmobile 小径 in 大湾
Start your ride from the 雷湾酒店, adjacent to the snowmobile trails. Cruise through 大湾’s winter wonderland with snow-covered trees, 冰瀑, 湖泊, 河流, 和更多的. 大湾’s wild terrain and natural setting with little development provide for hours of fun 在 trails.
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Snowshoe in the Wilderness
Enjoy the peaceful landscape of 大湾 by donning some snowshoes and taking a walk through the 大湾 wilderness. There are countless areas to explore on your own two feet. 大湾径 is a popular spot for snowshoeing, along with the locally loved Thomas Rock. You can also snowshoe on Lake Independence, which has great views of the Huron Mountains. You might even see some ice fishers.
Head back home with a smile on your face that can only come from spending a wonderful weekend in nature.
