The annual Michigan Outdoor Summit in Traverse City brings together a host of players in the diverse outdoors sector. Their goal? To celebrate the outdoors and encourage more Michiganders to appreciate the natural beauty around them.
“The addition of a CEDAM fellow to the City of Allegan team will help us achieve our full economic development potential, especially as we address housing in our community” said Joel Dye, City Manager for the City of Allegan. “We are thankful to the Allegan County Community Foundation for their support of this project.”
Onaway, a small city not far from the Mackinac Bridge, has been awarded a big Michigan Spark grant to help with the development and improvement of recreational amenities and a trailhead.
"We are honored to be named the Best Historical B&B," said Jenna Simpler, owner of the Cartier Mansion. "It is our commitment to provide our guests with extraordinary and memorable experiences, and this award is a testament to our hard work and dedication."
The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation has joined a national effort -- Press Forward -- to revitalize local news and information.
Another piece of the Trail of Two Cities -- a nearly completed eight-mile pathway connecting Beaverton and Gladwin -- is moving forward, thanks to a Spark grant from the Council of Michigan Foundations and Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Twenty-nine communities across Michigan are sharing $24.2 million Spark Grants, created in partnership with the Council for Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The funds will be used to create, renovate or redevelop community informed public recreation opportunities.
Interest in cruising the Great Lakes continues to grow, and small ports along Michigan's vast shoreline are welcoming more passengers. They're disembarking to explore downtowns, historic sites and natural landmarks.
“We are thrilled to welcome our passengers back more than a month earlier than originally anticipated. It’s a testament to the dedication of our staff here and the hard work of local vendors to make sure we are ready to go,” says Sara Spore, general manager of Lake Michigan Carferry, operator of the S.S. Badger.
The growing popularity of off-road vehicles prompted the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau to take another look at local roads. The result? The newly designated ORV Scenic Ride offers outdoor enthusiasts a 100-plus-mile excursion through woods and scenic spots in Wexford County.
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