Early March Trip to UP

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fotoman1261

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Hey could use some help from all you guys and gals out there. Looking for a cheap/clean place to stay for a photograhic trip. Looking to stay in the western UP area I think. But open to suggestions too.
I may want to take some pics of the Lake of the Clouds. I've snowmobiled up there, but can't remember how far it is from the bottom to the top.
Also can't remember but most of the rivers and streams are ice covered if I remember right. But just wondering if there are any areas where the water would be open, as I'm looking for contrast in white snow and dark water. Any ideas out there?
Also in the light is it legal to walk on the trails on the edge of course, wouldn't want to get in the way of you snowmobilers.
Also looking for a couple of deep valleys to take some panoramic landscape pictures in. Thought of up by the Phoenix store as one possiblity.
We would want to be able to drive as close as possible with a Suburban then hike in with snow shoes if needed.
I know it would be best to use a sled, but I don't have mine anymore and this needs to be a low budget trip. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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onesnowman

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Peppermill rentals

We're on our way up this tuesday and the conditions are excel. Peppermill is in the Rockland area and you can do waterfalls and bridges around Bruce Crossing head back up trail #3 to Houghton/Handcock and in the Keweenaw, also lake in the clouds is a nice short ride from Rockland. The Peppermill is nice people and a great price for lodging. 30per person/per nite. just my input have a great trip and please post a few photo's. Onesnowman
 
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roundhouse

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Lake of the Clouds is going to be quite a walk, unless you go off the groomed trail and catch the east end of the Escarpment Trail.

Sturgeon River Gorge north of Sidnaw has some great overlooks and potential open river rapids, but again quite a walk from the nearest road.

I'm sure it's legal to be on trails, at least those on grades and roads (owned by the state) if not always safe. I'd recommend putting on a high visibility vest, as seen on highway workers, when walking an active trail. Some of the speeds on these trails are excessive. You should be able to hear/notice the sleds long before they see you. As a highschooler I used to ski the trails since they were closer to my home and offered interesting scenery, I'd get roosted a few times but no real close calls, although bear in mind this was the late '80s.
 
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