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Big Rapids Skatepark Project wins $25K grand prize at Small Town and Rural Development Conference

Winning the grand prize “was really influential in making this project go from, you know, kind of just talk and an idea to a reality,” says Jessie Black, Big Rapids Community Economic Development specialist.

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The Shelter Building at Orchard Beach State Park, post-move.
Efforts to save historic building at Orchard Beach State Park receive Governor’s Award

“Historic resources and archaeological sites tell us about the past and help us define Michigan’s unique identity,” says Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Martha MacFarlane-Faes. “Their preservation is vital to Michigan’s present and future as they contribute to vibrant communities and our understanding of the past.”

Snowmobilers enjoy an afternoon on Trail No. 417 in Marquette County.
Michigan DNR purchases more than 100 miles of U.P. snowmobile trail easements, designates for public

“Trails are critical to the Upper Peninsula’s economy, and we are proud to partner with Lyme to secure these trails forever,” says Ron Yesney, the DNR’s Upper Peninsula trails coordinator.

View of Walton Bridge where trail extension will cross St. Joseph River.
Buchanan is a step closer to extending McCoy’s Creek Trail to reach IN-MI River Valley Trail

“The trail extension will take you from our beautiful historic downtown, through the wilderness, across the river, and end at the only organic brewery in Michigan, River St. Joe Brewery at Flatwater Farms. How cool is that,” says Rich Murphy, Buchanan’s community development director.  

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