This year, with Stay Home, Stay Safe orders and the cancellation of our Kids Biking Program for Emmet County 4th Graders, decided if the program couldn't run, we could still thank our volunteers. This program exists because of the dedication of community members who show...
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For Immediate Release: Top of Michigan Trails is pleased to announce the hiring of new Executive Director Brent Bolin. A veteran non-profit leader, fundraiser, and community builder, Brent was most recently with national environmental organization Clean Water Action where he served as a Regional Director. “I’m honored...
COMMUNITIES JOINING TOGETHER TART Trails and Top of Michigan Trails Council, together with Networks Northwest, are thrilled to introduce the Nakwema (nah-KWAY-mah) Trailway, formerly known as the Traverse City ↔ Charlevoix Trail. Nakwema, Ojibwe for “where paths connect,” passes through seven townships and three counties, offering...
Blue Sky, Sunshine, Temps in the 20's, and Fast snow conditions greeted Black Mountain ski racers for both the 31 km Classic on 2/29 and the 12 km Freestyle on 3/1. In the Classic race, Ryan Harris and Denny Paull battled the entire 31 kms, never...
View it online now. A Special Thanks to the Foundations and Organizations that support the Top of Michigan Trails Council and our work to connect Northern Michigan on safe, secure and scenic trails. The Anton FoundationBay Harbor Foundation Burt Lake Preservation AssociationCharlevoix County Community Foundation Charlevoix...
--inspiration for a cold winter day by David Beier
We are getting close to the time of year that bike riding is something we can look forward to. For those who ski or do indoor exercise the need to bike is somewhat less intense. My solution to riding in the spring is to go south. When planning these trips I tend to focus on rails-to-trails bike rides. These paths are flat and void of traffic, which make them great options for early riding.
Trails Council board member Karen Langs loves the place where she was planted back in 1970. She and her husband Russ raised two children in Petoskey, and though her adult children have moved on (one to Florida, the other to Colorado), Langs is embracing her life in Northern Michigan. She reports that after Russ passed, she resolved to continue living the life of joy that he had shared with her during their 53-year marriage.
Save your D&W or Family Fare receipts! We’re raising money to fund our Kids Biking Initiative through Direct Your Dollars
Top of Michigan Trails Council is committed to continue our educational bike outings for fourth graders through 2022. Now, through Direct Your Dollars, we have a new and exciting way to raise money to accomplish that goal!
