To recognize the extraordinary efforts of local folks involved in trail advocacy, Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails is creating a hall of fame for trail advocates. We have named the award after Jim Mudgett, who passed away in January 2004.
The Lower Peninsula's first premier cross country ski center, Forbush Corner, has been teetering on insolvency for several years. Poor snow years and additional competition have each added to reduced skier turnout. Concerned patrons for Forbush are meeting shortly to develop plans to keep the center open for the 2004-2005 season.
James Young, Chairman of the HCMA board, announced that the proposed sale of the property connecting Kensington Metropark to Proud Lake State Park will be postponed until the Milford bond proposal is decided in the November election.
Fight plans to replace the Kensington to Proud Lake connector trail with new homes.
Jim Monroe of Traverse City won March's copy of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.' You could win, too - One more book will be given out in April!
Prolific trail reporter Sara Cockrell won February's copy of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.' You could win, too!
Ian Kennedy from Montague, Michigan is January's lucky winner of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.'
By popular demand, the 2004 Subaru North American Vasa has added 12km and 27km untimed tours. There is also a special discount for skiers who do both the Women's Ski Tour and one of the Vasa tours, along with a goodie bag for each women!
Michael Bourassa has won a copy of Doug Garfield's "The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes" for submitting a trail report in December.
Jeff Ray reports that he had a pair of skis stolen at Independence Lake Country Park last week.
The Michigan DNR has reversed their decision and will providing state-funded grooming for 22 ski trails.
Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails (TART Trails) will continue to groom the Vasa Pathway for cross-country skiers this winter despite a lack of funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).