9 ways to play in the snow this winter in Marquette Updated Dec 11, 2020; Posted Dec 11, 2020 Snowy hikes at spots like Presque Isle Park are one of the ways to enjoy winter in Marquette. Photo by Aaron Peterson Facebook Share MARQUETTE, MICH. -- It’s hard to beat Marquette’s outdoor adventure possibilities any time of year, but especially in winter. As one of the nation’s snowiest cities east of the Rocky Mountains, Marquette is a great place to fall in love with all the classic winter activities — skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking — while also being wowed by some of the more unique ones, like luging, dog sledding, and even winter surfing.