Shared experiences, enhanced sense of place, and community pride are all benefits of public art installations. They can increase tourism while helping burnish a community's identity. Last year, the City of Petoskey Art Commission took a bold step when it commissioned a native species fish mural...
The City of Petoskey revealed a completed proposal to repair the "Miracle Mile" section of the Little Traverse Wheelway last week. About 100 people attended an open house and public meeting hosted by the Petoskey City Council on Oct. 20 at City Hall. A printed copy...
The Petoskey City Council is hosting a public open house to showcase plans to repair the Little Traverse Wheelway's collapsed section on Monday, Oct. 20, 4-5:30 p.m., at Petoskey City Hall, 101 E. Lake St. The Council's regular meeting will follow at 6 p.m., but an...
Little Traverse Conservancy did us all a huge favor this summer when it paved about a mile of the Burt Lake Trail. The new surface cuts through the Conservancy's Chaboiganing Nature Preserve, enhancing accessibility and ease of use. What was once a wide dirt path is...
The 2024 construction of Phase 3 of the Boyne City-Charlevoix Trail inspired a new wave of community excitement, including the Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners committing funding for engineering services to complete the trail. Unfortunately, the Board is now apparently reconsidering its support. At a recent...
Kids Pedaling with a Purpose all-day educational bike rides from Spring Lake Park to the Oden Fish Hatchery began Monday, Sept. 16. Ten Emmet County fifth grade classes (that missed out last May as fourth grade classes due to ice storm damage on the trails) are...
Our Trail Ambassadors and Trail Center Ambassadors do a fabulous job helping visitors navigate not only our trails, but also our entire region. Longtime ambassadors like Patrick and Susan Affholter, Jane Stewart, Michael Skirvin, John Esser, George Dubro, Earl and Sherry Bash, George Robson, Lawrence Graves,...
As part of its Michigan Trails 2050 initiative, the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance is seeking input from trail enthusiasts and stakeholders. A long survey and short survey are available depending one one's interest level. "We must continue expanding the circle of trail voices, especially from communities...
Top of Michigan Trails Council Safety & Maintenance Director Bill Prall and many outstanding, generous volunteers have been working to improve safety on the trails. When our maintenance crew works on a trail section, they need to have the cooperation of trail users. Bicyclists, skateboarders, joggers,...
Top of Michigan Trails Council is holding a Used Bike Sale. All bikes appearing on our website were donated, and 100 percent of the sales will benefit the maintenance of our local bike trails. These bicycles are assessed, repaired, and maintained by a professional mechanic, and...
