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Discover the Quiet Side of Sleeping Bear Dunes This November

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Plan a late-fall lakeshore walk and a stop in Glen Arbor

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Traverse City Talk Connects Regenerative Agriculture and Rivers

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regenerative agriculture: Adam Brown leads the November 18 Year of the River program at Boardman River Nature Center

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Leland Blue Stones: What They Are and Where to Look

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Leelanau County’s colorful beach finds connect shoreline walks with Leland’s industrial past

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Lantern-Lit Halloween Hike Brings Raptors to Boardman Nature Center

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The October 29 family event combines a self-guided walk with games and trivia

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Leelanau Land Exchange Connects Woolsey Airport and Mud Lake

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DNR’s latest transaction update confirms a runway-area transfer and added public waterfront land

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Iceman Weekend Brings Racing and a Bike Expo to the Region

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The November 7 race links Kalkaska and Traverse City, with an Acme expo the day before.

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Trail construction begins as Interlochen Arts Group advances vision for 3.5-mile route

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Trail construction begins as funding remains uncertain

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Michigan Legacy Art Park: A Different Kind of Fall Outing

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Explore forest trails, sculpture and poetry near Thompsonville, with an important admission-price check before you go

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Brown Bridge Quiet Area: A Fall Walk Beyond Traverse City

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Plan a self-guided Boardman River outing with trail maps, leashed-dog rules and realistic expectations for October conditions

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Pumpkin Fairy Houses and a Fall Walk: An October Afternoon at Grass River

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Plan a Bellaire fall outing around Grass River’s October 24 fairy-house workshop, $10 participant fee, supplied materials and trail information.

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Crystal Mountain Fall Weekends: Chairlift Views and Family Fun

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fall chairlift rides: Plan an October 10–11 outing with scenic rides, scarecrows, and seasonal activities.

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Top Outdoor Activities in Grand Traverse

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A local guide to hiking, cycling, paddling, beaches, fishing, golf, and seasonal winter adventures

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Hoppin’ Hobbies: Golfing

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Expert instruction and top golf courses grand traverse bay for all ages

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New conservation agreement preserves 354 acres on Torch Lake

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Learn about Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and Antrim County conservation efforts

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Alpena native trades California coast for Michigan waves

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Discover lake michigan surf and Empire Mi surfing experiences

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Northern Michigan Wins Big With Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants | The Ticker

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Explore updates on the Betsie Valley Trail Thompsonville and the Three Mile Trail Extension

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Michigan group 'permanently' protects 306-acre preserve. Grand Traverse

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Discover Grand Traverse Bay nature preserve and Grand Traverse Bay outdoor activities

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Leelanau, Protected: Conservancy Announces $75M Campaign, $9M Left to Go | The Ticker

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Highlighting conservation projects Grand Traverse and Suttons Bay Forest

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Rising Tensions, Bold Moves: Inside the Power Shifts Reshaping Our World

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Discover new insights and untold angles that shed fresh light on the original headline story.

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