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Glen Arbor Township Hosting Community Open House 8/19

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Glen Arbor Township will be hosting a public open house on the evening of August 19, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM to share information and gather community input on a proposed M-22 connector route for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. The community event is part of the preliminary design process for the proposed Glen Arbor connector trail between S Forest Haven Dr and the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail where it connects to the Homestead off of Westman Road.

Residents are encouraged to attend to learn about the preliminary design process from project partners and design consultants and provide input on the draft routing. The open house will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636.

Preliminary Design Approved for CR669 to Good Harbor

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In late 2019, preliminary design for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail from County Road 669 to Good Harbor Trail wrapped up and a route was recommended and approved by Cleveland and Centerville Townships.  This 5-mile section will highlight the best this region has to offer – the natural beauty and rich culture of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It will feature a paved trail and boardwalk pathway separated from the roadway, promoting safe access for all ages and abilities. Engineering is expected to kick off in 2020. We’re grateful to the study group that spent more than a year working through the design and the leadership of Cleveland Township and excited to get to work on the next leg north! For details on the preliminary design process, including the final presentation by the design engineers and a map of the recommended alignment, please visit the project website here.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Book Release

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Congrats to the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes on the launch of their book: The Life of the Sleeping Bear.  

This new book celebrates the world-famous Sleeping Bear Dunes area—it’s land and people—from prehistoric to modern times. It has been produced by The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes. All profits will support projects in the National Lakeshore. To order a copy or learn more, click here. You can also find it at The Bookstore in Frankfort, the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor, Bay Books in Suttons Bay, and Leelanau Books in Leland too!

Pure Michigan® Trail Designation

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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail has been designated as a Pure Michigan® Trail.  This is based on the trail meeting several criteria including that the trail enhances the community and supports healthy active lifestyles, offers access to the scenic natural beauty and makes important connections with trailside facilities including parking areas, bathrooms, and nearby destinations such as restaurants, shopping centers, lodging, and medical services. Thank you for making this trail an integral part of Michigan!