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Visitors to northern Michigan trails over Fourth of July weekend should expect some closures in the area due to continued ice storm recovery efforts.
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State lands ready for visitors after ice storm recovery, but DNR urges caution

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire July 3, 2025

In late March, a severe ice storm struck the northern part of Michigan. Tree branches and limbs, weighed down by...

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An ice storm caused some tree tops to break off like those pictured above in Pigeon River Country State Forest. Some trees crashed down and many limbs broke off. For three months, state officials have been scrambling to open campgrounds and clear roads. Some hiking and ORV trails are still closed.
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Ice storm-damaged forests affecting Fourth of July hiking, ORV trails; campgrounds open

Lester Graham July 3, 2025

Many people head north to Michigan state parks and state forests for camping and hiking during the Fourth of July...

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Branches, limbs and even whole trees were toppled by the ice storms that hit northern Michigan beginning March 29, 2025. Here, debris lies along the side of Polish Line Road in Cheboygan.
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Whitmer signs bill to forgive school days lost to ice storms

Rick Pluta June 3, 2025

Northern Michigan school districts forced into an extended shutdown due to massive ice storms this spring will have a waiver from...

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A tree rests on the roof of a house in northern Michigan.
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Detroit Evening Report: Ice storm damage could affect holiday travel up north, DNR says

Hernz Laguerre May 23, 2025

Holiday travelers planning to venture up north for some time outdoors this weekend may be met with potential hazards and...

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