Alpine Slide

A four-season resort in Thompsonville offering skiing, golf, spa services, and year-round recreation.

Einstein Cycles takes the hassle out of exploring Grand Traverse County's incredible bike trails. Their delivery service brings quality rental bikes straight to your hotel, vacation rental, or campground, so you can skip the pickup logistics and dive right into your cycling adventure. The team knows the local terrain inside and out, helping you choose the right bike for everything from leisurely rides along Grand Traverse Bay to tackling the challenging single-track trails in the surrounding forests. It's cycling made simple in one of Michigan's most bike-friendly destinations.

Pine needles crunch underfoot as you wind through Bellows Park's gentle trails, where towering maples and oaks create a natural canopy that filters sunlight into dancing patches on the forest floor. This Benzie County gem draws families with its easy-going paths that meander past wildflower clearings and moss-covered logs perfect for rest stops. Kids love spotting chipmunks darting between ferns while parents appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained trails. The earthy scent of rich Michigan soil mingles with fresh lake air drifting inland, creating that distinctive Up North feeling that keeps visitors coming back.

Hang Workshop transforms your typical hiking experience into something extraordinary. Located in Traverse City's outdoor paradise, this unique outfitter specializes in aerial adventure and suspended camping experiences. You'll learn to set up hammocks, tree tents, and elevated sleeping systems among Northern Michigan's towering pines and maples. Their guided workshops teach everything from proper knot-tying techniques to selecting the perfect trees for your aerial basecamp. Perfect for adventurers ready to sleep under the stars while staying off the ground, away from moisture and critters.

A trailhead in Leelanau Township providing access to hiking trails through natural wetland and forest areas.