These trails will offer safe recreation and alternative transportation route for all residents and visitors to the area. Safety for our children and other recreational trail users is an ever more important issue as traffic speeds and volumes increase in our growing community. Residents and visitors to our area seek nonmotorized recreational opportunities, and the hospitality industry sees great potential in providing appropriate trails. Seniors, children and entire families from the seasonal and year round communities alike, see more opportunities for exercise outdoors.
National statistics show a boom in cycling and other trail recreation.
There is a growing need to separate recreational trail users from roads and highways for safety and to provide a quality trail experience. Obtained the endorsement of municipalities and state legislators from across the three county region. Established a Board of Directors capable of focusing community resources, charitable funds and volunteer energy on the organization's mission. Affiliated with Little Traverse Wheelway and Tip Of The Mitt Snowmobile Council. Retained an Executive Director to assist with planning, grant acquisition and fund raising.