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By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Within Oceana County and the Manistee National Forest hides a trail system that offers plenty of recreational opportunities throughout the year. However, its primary purpose is a series of cross-country ski loops, including some of serious difficulty. These are diligently maintained by the Oceana Cross-Country Ski Association (OCCSA). Just 12 miles south of Scottville, the…