Just recently, the Village of Elk Rapids received exciting news from the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The northern half of the planned Elk Rapids to Maple Bay trail secured a conditional funding commitment of $2 million. We are grateful to the Village for...
Members of the Top of Michigan Trails Council are invited to our annual meeting on Thursday, June 18, 6-8 p.m. at the Packy Offield Trail Center, 1687 M-119 Petoskey. This year, the dinner will be created and served by Sarah McDonnell of Little Bay Gourmet in Petoskey. Cash bar with beer, wine and non-alcoholic...
ReLeaf Michigan, a non-profit tree organization, is partnering with Bear Creek Township and the DTE Energy Foundation to plant 20 trees at Spring Lake Park on Saturday, May 16, 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. The trees are part of a park renovation project and will provide a buffer...
Kids Pedaling with a Purpose all-day bike rides got started May 5, with Sheridan Elementary fourth grade students enjoying a day of learning and riding on the North Western State Trail. The kids and volunteers at these early May rides are particularly resilient as they...
ReLeaf Michigan, a non-profit tree organization, is partnering with Bear Creek Township and the DTE Energy Foundation to plant 20 trees at Spring Lake Park on Saturday, May 16, 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. The trees are part of a park renovation project and will provide a buffer...
Like many other northern Michigan outdoor projects, renovations at Petoskey State Park and Spring Lake Park were delayed by a ferocious winter. The state park will remain closed through mid-May, while Spring Lake Park will open around Memorial Day. The Spring Lake Park closure is particularly challenging...
A June 18 pasta supper and silent auction in Boyne City are aimed at raising awareness of, and money for completion of the Boyne City to Charlevoix Trail. The event is sponsored by the Top of Michigan Trails Council and the Charlevoix County Trail Team and...
Top of Michigan Trails Council got a $2,500 boost from last Friday's sold-out Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at Harbor Springs' Lyric Theater and Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. The annual festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of films and documentaries about...
If you're a cycling trail user in northern Michigan, chances are you've already located a bike shop or bike renter that suits your needs. And, since 80 percent of trail users up north are cyclists, we decided to assemble this list of all the bike shops...
A public support campaign led by Top of Michigan Trails Council achieved its desired effects last Monday night as the Petoskey City Council announced it would maintain easements in the Little Traverse Wheelway’s Miracle Mile section. At the outset of Monday’s meeting, council members met with...
