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...
The Cheboygan area is excited for you to explore all of the trails in their region. Join us for the second annual Tap into the Trails 5k or 10k to explore Cheboygan and the trails available to you from the heart of town. More details about...
Sunday's conditions were perfect for the 18th annual Indian River Kayak-Bike Biathlon. Seventy-four athletes in a range of ages lined up their colorful kayaks along DeVoe Beach in preparation for the 9 a.m. mass start. When the horn sounded, they sprinted to their boats and headed...
[caption id="attachment_33774" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Pictured (l-r) are Trails Council Executive Director Brent Bolin, Trails Council Board President Dr. Tom Ling, Jim Conboy, and Trails Council Associate Director Becca Nelson.[/caption] Jim Conboy of Cheboygan received the 2025 Max Putters Trail Champion Award at the Top of Michigan...
Members of the Top of Michigan Trails Council are invited to our annual meeting on Thursday, June 26, 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...
Over 30 area children participated in Saturday's third annual Lynn Duse Memorial Kids' Bike Fest at the Little Traverse History Museum in Petoskey's Bayfront Park on Saturday, June 7. Kids decorated their bikes at a free decorating station sponsored by Crooked Tree Arts Center and later...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has an application aimed at helping people keep track of ice storm recovery at DNR facilities across the northern lower peninsula. Following a severe ice storm in northern Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a 12-county disaster area encompassing Alcona, Alpena,...
Imagine a Michigan where trails seamlessly connect communities, promote health and wellness, and fuel economic growth. This is the vision behind Michigan Trails 2050, a collaborative initiative led by the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance (MTGA) to create a roadmap for the future of trails...
