Perhaps you are unfamiliar with the Traverse City snowmobile trails, or perhaps you want to snowmobile off the trails in less congested, unmapped areas. Blue Sky Rentals, Inc. is pleased to offer guided tours in and around the Traverse City area. Guided tours can be customized to fit your needs, and rates are determined by your request. Please reserve your guided tour in advance, trail guide schedules book out early!
GUIDED TOURS ON THE BOARDMAN TRAIL SYSTEM
Private tours Monday – Thursday only, must have a reservation. Group tours on weekends depending on availability.
25 mile tour – $225 Per single and $245 per 2up (approx. 2 hours) 55 mile tour – $295 per single and $345 per 2up (approx. 4 hours) Full Loop Tour – $345 per single and $395 per 2up (approx. 6 hours) * Rates Include First Guide, Fuel and Tax
Custom tours available. Groups larger than 5 snowmobiles require 2 guides. Second guide fee is $25 per hour. Times are estimated and will vary depending on your snowmobiling experience.
The Snowmobile Rental Experts for Northern Michigan!
Blue Sky Rentals, Inc. is the premier Traverse City snowmobile rental outfitter. Sled the pristine trails of northern Michigan in style on our new and late model Polaris and Arctic Cat snowmobiles. Rentals are easy to pick-up and drop off at our Traverse City staging area at Peegeo’s, within minutes of endless northern Michigan snowmobile trails. Free and ample parking is provided, sufficient for tow vehicles and trailers.
Experienced riders as well as novices rave about the custom snowmobile adventure we provide. Take a complimentary trail map and venture out on your own, or contact us for a guided snowmobile tour. Depart from our convenient trail head location at Peegeo’s, and be on the trails in moments! Rent your snowmobile from Blue Sky Rentals, the expert in Traverse City snowmobile rentals. Call today to make your rental reservation!
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Traverse City – Boardman Valley – February 2010 — Riding with Travel writers from all over the midwest and Canada — Photo courtesy Blue Sky Snowmobile Rentals — www.michigansnowmobile.com/bluesky
Good coverage, no wind, soft snow. Good to excellent trail conditions from Crystal Mountain to Wellston. Very few sleds on the trail. Great day for a ride.
Snow and more snow! Woke up this morning to another 4-5 inches of fresh snow. Snow continued thru the day, at least another 6 inches of new stop. It just doesn’t stop! At least a foot and a half or more of snow.
The Winter Storm Warning is now continued thru Friday evening. Lake Effect Snow is in the forecast day after day.
Gaylord groomers are out. They were out last night, and back at it this morning.
Enjoy getting out of the trails early in the season before the crowds arrive after Christmas. We’d love to have you stay with us at Rays Retreat. Enjoy great hospitality with people who enjoy sledding as much as you. Visit with others in the morning while you enjoy a hot breakfast… find out which trails are in the best condition. Park your sled right outside your room, jump on it and be on the trail within a minute. We are located directly on trail 7, south of Gaylord.
We are also renting Ski Doos this winter.
Visit our web site to see pictures of Rays Retreat, see our snow cam or read the blog. www.raysretreatcountryinn.com
Located on the Platte River, Sunny Woods offers a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from clean, comfortable motel rooms to cabins, and campsites. Every motel rooms has a small refrigerator, microwave oven, in-room coffee, phone, cable television and air conditioning. Rooms are available with either a single, queen-size bed or two, full-size beds. The heated, full-size swimming pool and kids play areas are located on the resort and available for all the motel room guests. The onsite convenience store is open evenings if you desire a quick snack before relaxing for the night.
In association with several lodging establishments, we are pleased to present you with our new Stay and Play Package options. Standard packages include one snowmobile and one nights lodging. Deluxe packages include a dining gift card at Peegeo’s restaurant. Stay and Play Packages can be tailored to your request. All packages are booked through Blue Sky, and most of your questions regarding the accommodations may be answered by visiting the individual resort websites.
Cherry Tree Resort
Rooms and suites directly on East Grand Traverse Bay. Waterfront suites feature private decks. All-season atrium pool and spa, complimentary continental breakfast, Sony PlayStation/DVD players, free high speed wireless Internet access, movie rentals available.
Beach Condominiums
30 one bedroom units on three floors, each with spectacular panoramic views of beautiful East Grand Traverse Bay. All accommodations come with a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, private bedroom and whirlpool bath. All units include cable TV (with HBO) and high speed Internet access.
The 36 room Mackenzie Lodge is conveniently located at the base of slopes and offers ski in/ski out accessibility. All rooms are have two double beds and allow easy access to the outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Guests of the Mackenzie Lodge will also enjoy the convenience of equipment storage lockers on the first floor. The lockers have built-in boot dryers and are keyed to match the room! Dining options at Caberfae Peaks include Beatie’s Bar & Grill in the Mackenzie Lodge or the Blackmer Cafeteria and R Dub’s Pub in the Blackmer Lodge. You can also have pizza delivered right to your room! Visit the LODGING RATES CALENDAR for ski package rates.
MacKenzie Lodge at Caberfae Peaks Resort
Caberfae Rd.
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-862-3000
Located on 327 beautiful acres outside the city of Cadillac, Evergreen Resort is home to two award-winning golf courses, various nature trails, 117 cozy guestrooms and much, much more. Best of all, there is always something to do at Evergreen, regardless of when you plan your visit.
Some resorts close their doors and hibernate through the winter, while others lose their appeal the moment the snow melts – but at Evergreen Resort we think differently. With miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, there is always a reason to relish in the outdoors. That’s why our resort stays open 365 days a year. We’re also surrounded by half a million acres of national forest, so guests are just minutes away from superb downhill skiing, fishing and lakeside beaches.
When you’re not out enjoying the wilderness or playing golf, there is plenty to do right here at the hotel. Two restaurants, an indoor pool and tennis courts are just a few of the great amenities at Evergreen Resort.
Dining at Evergreen Resort
From snowmobiling to mountain biking, it’s easy to work up an appetite at Evergreen Resort. That’s why we have two on-site restaurants to satisfy all your daily cravings.
Enjoy gourmet meals from Moscato Salmon and Wild Mushroom Pork Stir-fry, to Two-Handed Burgers in the Terrace Room or Curly’s Sports Pub.
Evergreen Resort (formerly McGuire’s Resort) is under new management
Evergreen Resort is under new management, a Michigan based hotel management company that is making a great impact on providing exceptional service and quality food to enhance the guest experience. That is hard to come by at competing resorts. Whether you’re a nature lover, a golf enthusiast or just want a memorable family vacation spot, you will find it all at Evergreen Resort.
Evergreen Resort
7880 S. Mackinaw Trail
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-800-632-7302
Come enjoy the beauty of Northern Michigan at Coyote Crossing Resort! Stay in one of our deluxe cabins and dine with us at our Bar & Grill. We are the closest resort to Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort. Here you can enjoy the thrill of the ski slopes or the tranquility of golfing amidst a pine tree forest. We have ten finely-crafted, deluxe cabins. Each one has two bedrooms with a full bath, living room, fully equipped kitchen, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi access and individual patio. With two bedrooms and a pull-out sofa, all cabins can sleep up to six people comfortably. Our resort has direct access to over 300 miles of extensive groomed snowmobile trails.
Coyote Crossing Resort
8593 S 13 Rd
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 862-3212
Located on the Platte River, Sunny Woods offers a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from clean, comfortable motel rooms to cabins, and campsites. Every motel rooms has a small refrigerator, microwave oven, in-room coffee, phone, cable television and air conditioning. Rooms are available with either a single, queen-size bed or two, full-size beds. The heated, full-size swimming pool and kids play areas are located on the resort and available for all the motel room guests. The onsite convenience store is open evenings if you desire a quick snack before relaxing for the night.
Sid, Melody, LeeAnn & Justin Hamill invite you to spend a week, weekend or just a night at Ranch Rudolf, a 195 acre Four Season Resort which is just 12 miles S.E. of Traverse City on the Beautiful Boardman River, surrounded by the Pere Marquette State Forest. The Ranch has 16 motel units, a Bunkhouse & 25 Campsites on the resort property. A General Store, Restaurant, Lounge with a fireplace and the Strawdog Room (banquet/meeting room) make up the other buildings.
Ranch Rudolf
6841 Brownbridge Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-947-9529
Cadillac’s only full service lakeside resort, we offer an array of business and recreational services to enhance your stay and keep you coming back year after year. From complimentary continental breakfast weekdays, to personalized service we are committed to making our guests feel special and their stay a pleasant one. Located on the shores of Lake Cadillac in the heart of Cadillac West.
Cadillac Sands Resort
M-115 at M-55
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-800-64-SANDS info@cadillacsands.com
Welcome! The Days Inn is located on the west side, between the beautiful lakes of Cadillac and Mitchell right next door to Adventure Island Amusement Park. Some amenities offered include free wireless internet access, Continental breakfast and Indoor heated pool and hot tub. We have rooms with two double beds, one king bed with one or two person whirlpool tubs and spacious Suites with king bed and sofa sleeper.
All rooms include coffeemakers, hairdryers, iron/ironing boards and micro/fridge.
Whether traveling on business or pleasure the 14 time Award winning Days Inn has something for everyone. We hope you will visit us soon.
Days Inn – Cadillac
6001 M-115
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-775-4414
A new 24-unit condominium complex on the south shore of beautiful lake Cadillac. Weekend, extended weekend, weekly or monthly rentals available. Enjoy 2 and 3 bedrooms, gas fireplace, washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, all dishes and cutlery, 2 full baths units – from 1000 to 1300 square feet. Private docks and boat launch, sandy beach, beautiful grounds and plenty of parking. Sunset Shores is directly on the Cadillac snowmobile trail, bike path and minutes from area restaurants and shopping.
Sunset Shores Resort
1246 Sunnyside Dr.
PO Box 627
Cadillac, MI 49601
888-876-2300 info@sunsetshoresresort.net
Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay. The sleeping bear resort offers log cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cabins. choose from: *6 Bedroom ” bears den “, cabin 5 bedroom lodge, & 2 bedroom cabins. We welcome children! there is a complete play area and a water trampoline where kids can have a great time, and grown ups can relax nearby! all this, and more, at rates that are more than affordable.
We are a short distance from the sleeping bear dunes, golfing, Traverse City and many other attractions!
Sleeping Bear Resort
7670 N. Reynolds Rd.
Lake Ann, MI 49650
231-642-7000
George’s Retreat is a one-bedroom, one-bath, pet-friendly cabin situated on 10 acres in beautiful northern Michigan. The location is central to Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac, providing the ideal base from which to explore everything the region has to offer.
Amenities include sleeping accommodations for six, a full kitchen, linens, deck, grill, fire pit, sauna and a seven-acre dog run area. Nearby attractions include Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, hiking trails, golf courses, wineries and casinos.
If you are seeking a relaxing atmosphere with easy access to some of the best Up North attractions, this is the place. Visit our website to view photos, availability and what others have said about George’s Retreat (link provided below).
All Seasons Lodge is a comfortable, peaceful, relaxing, three bedroom, two bath home, newly built in 2006, nestled in the pines on a private drive off M115 Highway just 1/2 mile from the entrance of Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort. The Betsie River is 1/2 mile. Just a short drive to area lakes, for your fishing and water enjoyment. Plenty of land to hunt. From the back door you can snowmobile miles of trails, cross country ski, try mushrooming, hiking or explore the wildlife. Enjoy all that nature has to offer. Located in the center of three major cities, approximately 20 miles to Traverse City, Cadillac or Manistee, with local towns just a short drive. Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter Stay for a night, weekend or week Business or Pleasure All Seasons Lodge will be the hub to your Northwest Michigan Getaway!
VIEW OUR WEB SITE FOR FULL DETAILS, RATES AND AVAILABILITY
All Seasons Lodge
18182 Thompsonville Rd.
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-2314 allseasonslodge@hotmail.com
The Alpine Lodge is within minutes of all the best Northern Michigan has to offer: sprawling forests teeming with wildlife, challenging slopes for the avid skier, and a multitude of clear lakes and streams for swimming, boating or fishing. The 24 beautifully sculpted courses in the area invite both beginning and seasoned golfers to their fairways, and the staff at the Alpine Lodge is poised to create a personalized golf package with your budget and style in mind. Hotel amenities include an atrium with swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool, full-service restaurant and lounge, game areas and lounge areas, and a smiling staff standing ready to welcome you with hometown hospitality.
Alpine Lodge
833 W Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
800-684-2233
Perhaps you are unfamiliar with the Traverse City snowmobile trails, or perhaps you want to snowmobile off the trails in less congested, unmapped areas. Blue Sky Rentals, Inc. is pleased to offer guided tours in and around the Traverse City area. Guided tours can be customized to fit your needs, and rates are determined by your request. Please reserve your guided tour in advance, trail guide schedules book out early!
Located on the Platte River, Sunny Woods offers a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from clean, comfortable motel rooms to cabins, and campsites. Every motel rooms has a small refrigerator, microwave oven, in-room coffee, phone, cable television and air conditioning. Rooms are available with either a single, queen-size bed or two, full-size beds. The heated, full-size swimming pool and kids play areas are located on the resort and available for all the motel room guests. The onsite convenience store is open evenings if you desire a quick snack before relaxing for the night.
The 36 room Mackenzie Lodge is conveniently located at the base of slopes and offers ski in/ski out accessibility. All rooms are have two double beds and allow easy access to the outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Guests of the Mackenzie Lodge will also enjoy the convenience of equipment storage lockers on the first floor. The lockers have built-in boot dryers and are keyed to match the room! Dining options at Caberfae Peaks include Beatie’s Bar & Grill in the Mackenzie Lodge or the Blackmer Cafeteria and R Dub’s Pub in the Blackmer Lodge. You can also have pizza delivered right to your room! Visit the 
Located on 327 beautiful acres outside the city of Cadillac, Evergreen Resort is home to two award-winning golf courses, various nature trails, 117 cozy guestrooms and much, much more. Best of all, there is always something to do at Evergreen, regardless of when you plan your visit.
Come enjoy the beauty of Northern Michigan at Coyote Crossing Resort! Stay in one of our deluxe cabins and dine with us at our Bar & Grill. We are the closest resort to Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort. Here you can enjoy the thrill of the ski slopes or the tranquility of golfing amidst a pine tree forest. We have ten finely-crafted, deluxe cabins. Each one has two bedrooms with a full bath, living room, fully equipped kitchen, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi access and individual patio. With two bedrooms and a pull-out sofa, all cabins can sleep up to six people comfortably. Our resort has direct access to over 300 miles of extensive groomed snowmobile trails.
Sid, Melody, LeeAnn & Justin Hamill invite you to spend a week, weekend or just a night at Ranch Rudolf, a 195 acre Four Season Resort which is just 12 miles S.E. of Traverse City on the Beautiful Boardman River, surrounded by the Pere Marquette State Forest. The Ranch has 16 motel units, a Bunkhouse & 25 Campsites on the resort property. A General Store, Restaurant, Lounge with a fireplace and the Strawdog Room (banquet/meeting room) make up the other buildings.
Cadillac’s only full service lakeside resort, we offer an array of business and recreational services to enhance your stay and keep you coming back year after year. From complimentary continental breakfast weekdays, to personalized service we are committed to making our guests feel special and their stay a pleasant one. Located on the shores of Lake Cadillac in the heart of Cadillac West.
Welcome! The Days Inn is located on the west side, between the beautiful lakes of Cadillac and Mitchell right next door to Adventure Island Amusement Park. Some amenities offered include free wireless internet access, Continental breakfast and Indoor heated pool and hot tub. We have rooms with two double beds, one king bed with one or two person whirlpool tubs and spacious Suites with king bed and sofa sleeper.
A new 24-unit condominium complex on the south shore of beautiful lake Cadillac. Weekend, extended weekend, weekly or monthly rentals available. Enjoy 2 and 3 bedrooms, gas fireplace, washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, all dishes and cutlery, 2 full baths units – from 1000 to 1300 square feet. Private docks and boat launch, sandy beach, beautiful grounds and plenty of parking. Sunset Shores is directly on the Cadillac snowmobile trail, bike path and minutes from area restaurants and shopping.
Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay. The sleeping bear resort offers log cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cabins. choose from: *6 Bedroom ” bears den “, cabin 5 bedroom lodge, & 2 bedroom cabins. We welcome children! there is a complete play area and a water trampoline where kids can have a great time, and grown ups can relax nearby! all this, and more, at rates that are more than affordable.
George’s Retreat is a one-bedroom, one-bath, pet-friendly cabin situated on 10 acres in beautiful northern Michigan. The location is central to Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac, providing the ideal base from which to explore everything the region has to offer.
All Seasons Lodge is a comfortable, peaceful, relaxing, three bedroom, two bath home, newly built in 2006, nestled in the pines on a private drive off M115 Highway just 1/2 mile from the entrance of Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort. The Betsie River is 1/2 mile. Just a short drive to area lakes, for your fishing and water enjoyment. Plenty of land to hunt. From the back door you can snowmobile miles of trails, cross country ski, try mushrooming, hiking or explore the wildlife. Enjoy all that nature has to offer. Located in the center of three major cities, approximately 20 miles to Traverse City, Cadillac or Manistee, with local towns just a short drive. Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter Stay for a night, weekend or week Business or Pleasure All Seasons Lodge will be the hub to your Northwest Michigan Getaway!
The Alpine Lodge is within minutes of all the best Northern Michigan has to offer: sprawling forests teeming with wildlife, challenging slopes for the avid skier, and a multitude of clear lakes and streams for swimming, boating or fishing. The 24 beautifully sculpted courses in the area invite both beginning and seasoned golfers to their fairways, and the staff at the Alpine Lodge is poised to create a personalized golf package with your budget and style in mind. Hotel amenities include an atrium with swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool, full-service restaurant and lounge, game areas and lounge areas, and a smiling staff standing ready to welcome you with hometown hospitality.