Copper Country 100 relocates to Houghton for season finale
The Copper Country 100 Snowmobile Race is a professional cross-country snowmobile race where riders will race up to 100 miles on a backcountry course.
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Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth
New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.
Leelanau Conservancy completes Sugar Loaf land transfer
Plans for Sugar Loaf include a thoughtfully designed trail network for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country and backcountry skiing, along with universal access features.
Muskegon’s Best Kept Secret: A hub for inclusive winter sports
The goal is to make Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park accessible in as many ways as possible to as many people as possible.
The Permanent Gift: How endowments are shaping Michigan’s future
Creating an endowment fund allows donors to support their favorite charities for years into the future – often for specific designated purposes.
Trails as talent magnet: Outdoor access is key part of West Michigan’s ‘why here’ conversation
Regional leaders note that trails, greenways, and outdoor access are becoming critical to West Michigan’s efforts to attract people and employers and ensure long-term vitality.
Beyond the Ice: How Michigan is rewriting the rules of outdoor access
Over the past decade, the Michigan Ice Fest has become a proving ground for a broader shift unfolding across the state’s outdoor recreation landscape.
Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of a popular recreational trail in the U.P.
Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.
Hidden in Plain Sight: The effort to save the markers of an Old Indian Trail in Northern Michigan
A project refurbishing more than a dozen 1940s-era trail markers is breathing new life into an old Native American pathway.
Roscommon’s park overhaul features a rare paved “pump track”
An $820,000 grant from the state's Land and Water Conservation Fund to the Roscommon Area Recreation Authority funded upgrades to the former Metro Park.
Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth
New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.
Leelanau Conservancy completes Sugar Loaf land transfer
Plans for Sugar Loaf include a thoughtfully designed trail network for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country and backcountry skiing, along with universal access features.
Muskegon’s Best Kept Secret: A hub for inclusive winter sports
The goal is to make Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park accessible in as many ways as possible to as many people as possible.
The Permanent Gift: How endowments are shaping Michigan’s future
Creating an endowment fund allows donors to support their favorite charities for years into the future – often for specific designated purposes.
Trails as talent magnet: Outdoor access is key part of West Michigan’s ‘why here’ conversation
Regional leaders note that trails, greenways, and outdoor access are becoming critical to West Michigan’s efforts to attract people and employers and ensure long-term vitality.
Beyond the Ice: How Michigan is rewriting the rules of outdoor access
Over the past decade, the Michigan Ice Fest has become a proving ground for a broader shift unfolding across the state’s outdoor recreation landscape.
Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of a popular recreational trail in the U.P.
Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.
Hidden in Plain Sight: The effort to save the markers of an Old Indian Trail in Northern Michigan
A project refurbishing more than a dozen 1940s-era trail markers is breathing new life into an old Native American pathway.
Roscommon’s park overhaul features a rare paved “pump track”
An $820,000 grant from the state's Land and Water Conservation Fund to the Roscommon Area Recreation Authority funded upgrades to the former Metro Park.
