Winter whiplash aside, snowmobile culture in Michigan remains strong. Across both peninsulas, the Mitten has more than 6,000 miles of state designated trails. This weekend, you can get out and sled without a permit.

Michigan's Department of Natural Resources allows permit-free snowmobiling this weekend, Jan. 10-11. What to know.

With about 200,000 snowmobiles and 6,300 miles of trails — and plenty of snow — Michiganders are understandably excited to get out and ride this winter. But with an Arctic surge still gripping the state, residents and visitors alike should take ...