Friends of Glacial Hills

Our second installment on Glacial Hills turns from the history of the trails to the future! From new forms of recreation to updated wayfinding, there is still so much more to come from this great natural space. If you missed Part One, check it out here. As the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area grows in popularity, those involved with running and supporting it are doing their best to ensure an excellent user experience. Among the most exciting new features will be a compl

We are extremely excited to offer you the first of a two-part series on the history of the creation of Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area. We asked our friend Art from the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy to help share the story of how all of our organizations have come together to shape this wonderful outdoor resource. If you ask Tim Reicha what he enjoys most about the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area, you might think this avid mountain biker would first t

Across the state and around the world, we’re facing uncertainty and fear. From threats to our health, setbacks in our economy, and a sense of isolation few of us have experienced before, the pandemic has changed our way of life like nothing else. Normally, we’d be spending the month of April taking on spring trail projects to ready our singletrack for riders, runners, hikers, and adventurers coming from across the state. Instead, the recent executive order has meant that thos