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By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

It’s time to ignite (or reignite) your love of winter trail riding with a full weekend of free snowmobiling today and Sunday. Each year, you can legally ride without the requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit.

• Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan’s more than 6,000 miles of snowmobile trails.

• The snowmobile trail permit and registration requirement is waived.

• All other snowmobile rules and regulations still apply.

• The Recreation Passport is required where applicable.

The Michigan Legislature approved bills to create an opportunity for experienced riders to bring along friends new to the sport who may get hooked on the experience for a lifetime.

Michigan also offers Free ORV and Free Fishing weekends each year. Dates are available on the DNR website.

For more information, contact Ron Yesney at 906-228-6561 or YesneyR@Michigan.gov. All snowmobile operators who are 12 to 16 years of age are required to take a Michigan-approved snowmobile safety course and obtain a snowmobile safety certificate. All riders are encouraged to take a snowmobile safety course before riding.