Trail intersections with roads and driveways present the biggest danger to bicyclists and motorists. Cyclists' behavior at these intersections is critical. There are many stop and yield signs in place at numerous trail intersections. Additionally, there are many painted traffic control markings on the trail. The Top...
For the first time in its 17-year history, the Indian River Kayak-Bike Biathlon, held July 21 at DeVoe Public Beach, filled all of its 100 participation slots. A fundraiser for Top of Michigan Trails Council, the event drew dozens of both long-time and first-time participants. The...
Two volunteers and three retiring board members were recognized at the Top of Michigan Trails Council’s annual membership meeting on June 20. A crowd of about 100 Trails Council members gathered at the Packy Offield Trail Center to eat, drink, and conduct a short business meeting....
The Little Traverse Historical Society and the Top of Michigan Trails Council are teaming up to offer all area children a fun, healthy and free event. The second annual Lynn Duse Memorial Kids’ Bike Fest will take place Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at...
Light rain and cloudy skies did not deter over 300 participants at the ninth annual Stafford’s Hospitality Top of Michigan Festival of Races on May 25 at Bayfront Park in Petoskey. Runners and walkers of all ages joined in one of three different races, half marathon,...
Registration is still open for the Stafford’s Top of Michigan Festival of Races Saturday, May 25, at Petoskey’s Bayfront Park. Now in its ninth year, the Festival of Races annually draws hundreds of runners and walkers who participate for fun or competition in this...
A new partnership between Top of Michigan Trails Council and the Friends of the High Country Pathway will boost volunteerism and help spread awareness of the 80-mile hiking and mountain biking loop trail that cuts through the heart of the Pigeon River Country in Montmorency...
Winter has arrived. For many, the cold and snow will bring on another season of Alpine and Nordic (XC) skiing, something to look forward to. Most bicycles will enter a period of “bicycle hibernation”. Before you put your bike away for a winter’s sleep there are a...
In 1884, the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad extended its tracks north from Petoskey to Mackinaw City. Spurred by commercial and residential development along Crooked Lake, the railroad soon added a small shelter to accommodate passengers at its new Ponshewaing “flag stop.” [caption id="attachment_33092" align="alignright" width="370"]...
