The close of the gamefish season kept things very quiet in the area this last weekend. Conditions on cross-country and snowmobile trails are beginning to deteriorate a bit. Warm weather and several weeks without fresh snow have contributed to the worsening conditions. However, snow is in the forecast for the coming week, so check locally for conditions if you're thinking of an outing. The area received several fresh inches of snow earlier this week and snowmobile conditions remain in good conditions.
Trails are icy but grooming activities continue on the snowmobile trails.
Call ahead to local chambers of commerce for trail conditions. Milder weather and crusty snow makes this an ideal time to slip on snowshoes and hike through the woods. Please take care as there already have been a couple of vehicle dunkings. Trails remain open to winter activities, but icy spots are now common. Above normal temperatures in February have helped the deer herd.