Cindy Okerlund was on her bicycle and she was at a crossroad - not the paved kind with stop signs, but the type many people encounter following retirement. It was 2015 and she’d just ended her 27-year teaching career at Harbor Springs Public Schools. Feeling fulfilled,...
Kids Pedaling with a Purpose is a day-long field trip for fourth graders in Emmet County and the city of Charlevoix. It’s designed to engage kids in significant exercise in an experiential outdoor classroom. This school year’s program concluded in June. Each all-day educational bike ride starts...
Organizers of the Ponshewaing Flag Stop project are ready to officially unveil their replica structure on the North Western State Trail on Monday, Aug.12, at 4 p.m. The flag stop is located near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Milton Road. There will be a 15-minute presentation,...
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...
