Articles tagged 'Trails'

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27-mile multi-use pathway proposed for Leelanau

The proposed trailway would provide a continuous scenic pathway from M-22 and Manning Road at the south boundary of Leelanau County to the north boundary of the Lakeshore at Good Harbor Bay, County Road 651, all within Leelanau County

By NW Michigan Council of Governments
Oct 8, 2008

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Dick Naperala wins Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award

Dick Naperala, a founding member of the Grand Traverse Hiking Club, has been a leader in the development and maintenance of 90 miles of hiking trails in northwest Michigan for over 15 years.

By Missy Luyk
Oct 7, 2008

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First frost! First snow!

First frost sighting in northern Michigan! First snow of the season at Mount Bachelor! Get the rock skis out!

By Jeff Kalember and Aaron Tarnow
Oct 5, 2008

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Free Nordic ski walking clinic in Traverse City, Oct 21

Walking with special hiking poles (Nordic Ski Walking Poles) is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe and free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics are coming to Traverse City's Bay Ridge Retirement Community.

By Pete Edwards
Oct 3, 2008

Germany’s first ski tunnel in Oberhof

The tunnel will have a width of 8 m and be 4 m high. In total, a track of 1.9km length is planned and the profile will adapted to the terrain of the Thuringian woods, which means that challenging up- and downhills

By FIS
Sep 23, 2008

Marquette bike survey

The City of Marquette has put together a committee to look into how well Marquette is set up to handle bicycle traffic. We would like input from you on your experience with riding around the City of Marquette.

By Jenny Ryan
Sep 16, 2008

Nominations sought for Mudgett Award

We are seeking nominations for the fifth annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award. Nominations are open to anyone who has advocated for building, maintaining and using trails in the Grand Traverse area.

By Missy Luyk
Aug 18, 2008

Hanson Hills fundraisers for Jake

In case you have not heard, Craig Jacobs or "JAKE" our Maintenance Director/xc ski groomer, has recently been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer known as Squamus Cell. It has been diagnosed at stage 4.

By Justin Andre
Aug 14, 2008

Now This Is Umbrella Insurance

Nordic Center, owner Wendell Johnson hedges against the opposite risk with WeatherBill: too little precipitation, which will keep customers away from his cross-country ski, results in insurance payouts.

By Daniel McGinn
Aug 13, 2008

Roller Loop and Shooting Range Opens in Lake Placid

Lake Placid, NY. August 4. This past weekend the long-awaited roller loop / shooting range training facility opened adjacent to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex.

By US Biathlon Association
Aug 5, 2008

Volunteers need today and this week by TART

We're mulching the wind break on the Leelanau Trail this afternoon. Plus we need Tour de Tart volunteers.

By Missy Luyk
Aug 5, 2008

Kensington to Island Lake bike path to close until Nov 15

The paved pathway and waterway that connect Island Lake Recreation Area with Kensington Metropark under Grand River Road and I-96 will be closed to all rollerski, foot, bicycle, boat and other traffic,

By DNR
Jul 25, 2008