The Ludington State Park offers snowshoe making classes every fall and winter.

Classes have ended for this season. Check back in the Fall of 2012 for new schedule.

Classes will be held at the Warming Shelter and are limited to a minimum of five participants and a maximum of 10. Instructors will guide you through the steps to making top-of-the-line traditional wooden snowshoes that will get you through the deep snowfalls, and will last for generations. The cost for making a pair of snowshoes is $180, which includes the pre-formed wooden frames, lacing, top of the line binding, and personal instructions. When you are finished, you have snowshoes you can use throughout the winter, or give them away as a unique gift. During the warmer months, you can display them as a decoration. Snowshoeing is inexpensive and a great way to burn some calories while enjoying the outdoors.

Call the Ludington State Park for reservations at (231) 843-9261, or email Allen at wernettea@michigan.gov. A Michigan State Parks and Recreation Motor Vehicle Permit will be required and may be purchased through the Michigan DNR, at the park, or through the Secretary of State's office when you renew your license. Annual passes are now just $10, with no daily passes available. Non-residents must have a valid non-resident Recreation Passport which costs $29 per year or $8 per day.

Ludington State Park Contact Info

Camping Reservations (Michigan DNR) (800) 447-2757 or Ludington State Park Michigan DNR reservations
Ludington State Park Local Office/Special Programs (231) 843-2423
Cedar Camp Store (watercraft rental) (231) 845-8582
Snowshoe Class Reservations (231) 843-9261

www.VisitLudingtonStatePark.com