Project Goals
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Develop a non-motorized trailway between the TART Trails and the Top of Michigan Trails Council networks, connecting multiple communities and over twenty-five protected natural areas throughout three counties to create a 415+ mile trail network in northern Lower Michigan.
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Create opportunities for everyone to participate in active living and healthy lifestyles through year-round outdoor recreation and active transportation, while providing access to the region’s iconic shoreline and showcasing the region’s phenomenal cultural and natural resources.
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Provide an extraordinary resource for residents of and visitors to northwest Lower Michigan to spur economic development opportunities, enhance regional identity and strengthen vibrant communities.
Nakwema Trailway relies on the generous contributions of donors. Investing in trails is investing in people.
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The future Nakwema Trailway will provide crucial non-motorized access to the William K. Good Day Park, located in Torch Lake Township! This park is perfect in all seasons. And wow, we can’t wait to get here by bike! ☺️
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Deepwater Connector Update: You may have seen trail construction taking place along the new Deepwater Connector!
Here are some photos from last week, showing the trail route as it hugs the treeline. We can't wait to get riding on it soon!
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Getting those back to school blues? Not to worry, get out and explore the beautiful Birch Lake Roadside Park, along the future Nakwema Trailway! It has the perfect picnic spots, access to the peaceful Birch Lake, and your very own water pump! This park is such an asset to the future Nakwema Trailway users, as we make our way north to Charlevoix.
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WOW, way to go everyone! We did it, we met our Deepwater Connector Crowdfunding goal! Trail supporters across the region contributed to this crucial new section of the Nakwema Trailway. THANK YOU EVERYONE!
During our campaign, 104 people donated to the Deepwater Connector, and we welcomed 22 new donors through this crowdfunding process. An expanding trail network means an expanding community of trail supporters!
We look forward to seeing you on the trail!
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Join us this Friday, September 6th, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm at Stone Hound Brewing Company to celebrate the closing of the Deepwater Connector Campaign! We will be talking all about the new section of the Nakwema Trailway, the future connections created by this non-motorized path, and the anticipated construction date (Fall 2024)!
Donate today to help us reach our crowdfunding goal by tomorrow, Friday! We are so close! nakwematrailway.org/the-vision/the-trail/deepwater-connector/
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