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 southern end of the Nakwema Trailway, known as the Acme Connector, received some TLC this past weekend during the annual Spring Work Bee in honor of Earth Week! Thank you so much to all those who lent a hand (and a rake) to prepare the trail for a busy spring season.
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We can't wait for the Pine Hill Nursery's Cultivating Community Open House on May 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm! Top of Michigan Trails Council staff, TART Trails staff, and Torch Lake Trail team members will be there to share information about the Nakwema Trailway, recent updates, and where we are headed. Bring your friends, neighbors, and your questions!
We'll see you soon.
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What a turn out! Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Talkin’ Trails event last night! With help from the Elk Rapids Trail Team members, we got to connect new and familiar faces and provided trail corridor updates. Community members shared why they believe the Nakwema Trailway is an invaluable asset to the Elk Rapids Village, Township, and beyond.
Thank you so much to Short's Brewing Company Pull Barn & Production Facility for being an awesome partner—we couldn’t do this without you.
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As many of you know, Northern Michigan was hit by a historic ice storm last week, leaving roads and trails impassable and about 100,000 community members without electricity and heat. Through it all, the resilience, compassion, and enduring spirit of our region have been truly inspiring.
The trails across Northern Michigan were heavily impacted by the storm. Our partners at Top of Michigan Trails Council are providing important updates on trail closures and safety conditions. We encourage you to stay tuned to their updates — and thank you for your patience and care as our community continues to recover.
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