What would you like to experience?

Superiorland Ski Club — Para-Nordic Ski Program

“I want to cross-country ski.”

• Para-nordic / adaptive nordic skiing in a supportive environment using adaptive para-equipment.
• Published 2026 information: ages K–12, beginner to intermediate ability.
• Locations: Blueberry Ridge Pathways and NTN Forestville Trailhead.
• Published participant cost: free. Registration required.
• Adaptive equipment provided. Northern Michigan University Engineering Technology faculty built four nordic sit-skis for this program.
• Program coordinator listed by the club: Kevin Carr, kevincarr78@gmail.com.

Verify dates, age requirements, equipment availability, cost, and registration with the club for each new season.

Northern Michigan University — Adaptive Nordic Support

“Who made the sit-skis possible?”

• NMU Engineering Technology faculty built four nordic sit-skis for the Superiorland Ski Club adaptive program, developed to expand nordic skiing for children with disabilities.
• Superiorland Ski Club operates the program. NMU helped create the adaptive equipment that makes it possible.
• This is the model we believe in: one organization doesn't have to do everything. Different organizations can bring different pieces of the solution.

Special Olympics Michigan — Area 36

“I want to ski downhill, cross-country, snowboard, or snowshoe.”

• Serves Marquette and Alger counties.
• Published winter sports include alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding.

Special Olympics has specific athlete eligibility requirements and does not serve every person with a disability.

Marquette Adaptive — Adaptive Alpine

“I want to ski downhill outside Special Olympics eligibility.”

• We are working to expand adaptive alpine skiing opportunities for our founding winter.
• This is not an operational program yet. Qualified instruction, adaptive equipment, insurance, location, program leadership, participant process, pricing, and operational arrangements all have to be confirmed first.

Clark Lambros Beach Park — Accessible Kayak Launch

“Where can I get into a kayak more easily?”

• Marquette. The park has an accessible kayak launch designed to improve transfer and access into a kayak.
• We are collecting verified detail on parking, restroom accessibility, the route to the launch, and surfaces along the way.

An accessible launch does not mean adaptive instruction is provided, adaptive kayaks are available, assistance is on site, or that every paddler can use it independently.

Special Olympics Michigan — Area 36

“I want to kayak in an organized program.”

• Kayaking is currently listed among Area 36 sports.

Athlete eligibility requirements apply.

SAIL / SPAR — Water Recreation

“Is there an accessible paddling activity this season?”

• SPAR provides accessible recreation activities on a rotating calendar. Paddling and water recreation should be checked against the current schedule.
• We publish a specific activity only when it is currently verified.

Travel Marquette + SAIL Accessibility Guide

“Where do I find accessibility detail before I go?”

• Travel Marquette collaborated with SAIL Disability Network to develop accessibility information for recreation locations throughout Marquette County.
• This is the best single starting point for trip planning in the area, and it's the resource we point people to first.

Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook

“Where can I get to a great view?”

• The accessibility guide identifies an approximately 0.15-mile / 800-foot packed accessible route to scenic views.

Presque Isle Park

“Where can I reach Lake Superior?”

• Specific portions and features have documented accessibility information, and some have been identified for all-terrain wheelchair use.

Not every trail in Presque Isle is accessible. Check the specific route before you go.

Little Presque Isle Recreation Area

“Where can I get toward a beach?”

• A flat packed-dirt route toward the beach has been identified as useful for all-terrain wheelchair access.

There is a sandy bluff near the viewing area — a real limitation to plan around.

NTN North Trails — Select Areas

“Where can I take an all-terrain wheelchair on a trail?”

• Specific sections have been identified in local accessibility guidance for all-terrain wheelchair use.

The NTN system as a whole is not accessible. Only certain verified sections apply.

Clark Lambros Beach Park

“Where can I get to the water?”

• Accessible kayak launch plus beach-area access features. Listed here and under Paddle.

SAIL Disability Network — SPAR

“I want to get active with accessibility built in.”

• SPAR stands for Social Physical Accessible Recreation. SAIL describes it as a health and wellness program for people of all abilities, with accessibility intentionally considered in program design.
• Published activity areas include biking, cross-country skiing, fishing, walking, hiking, and other rotating recreation activities.
• Programs rotate by season — check the current SPAR calendar rather than assuming an activity is running.
• Main phone: 906-228-5744.

Special Olympics Michigan — Area 36

“I want to join a sport.”

• Current Area 36 offerings include basketball, bocce, bowling, golf, poly hockey, powerlifting, swimming, athletics, flag football, horseshoes, cycling, kayaking, winter sports, and Unified Sports.

Athlete eligibility requirements apply.

Willow Farm Therapeutic Riding

“I want to ride a horse.”

• Marquette-area therapeutic horseback riding is provided through Willow Farm.
• We're confirming current program status, participant population, age, cost, registration, season, and contact information before publishing details.