With everything seeming to be so expensive these days, lots of people are looking for ways to have fun on the cheap.

How about some free fun in Michigan's great outdoors? Heads up that the state's free snowmobile weekend is coming up!

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When is Michigan's Free Snowmobile Weekend?

Michigan's Free Snowmobile Weekend is January 17 through 19, 2025.

It's two full days when residents and visitors can legally ride the more than 6,000 miles of Michigan DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads, and public lands without a snowmobile registration or trail permit.

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Keep in mind that all other snowmobile rules and safety certificate requirements still apply, and the Recreation Passport is still required for places like state parks.

According to Fox 2 Detroit, outside of this free weekend, snowmobiles have to be registered with the Secretary of State and riders must have a $52 snowmobile trail permit to ride on public lands and trails- which is not something that is required if you are on private land.

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Other Free Recreation Weekends in Michigan

There are more chances to get outside and enjoy free recreation weekends in Michigan!

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Michigan's Free Fishing Winter Fishing Weekend is coming up February 15 through 16. Residents and out-of-staters can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.

The Summer Free Fishing Weekend is June 7 through 8.

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It coincides with "Three Free" weekend, where residents and nonresidents can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks and boating access sites - all free of charge.

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