Are you looking for a local volunteer opportunity that helps sustain the beauty of northern Michigan? From trail maintenance to an administrative position there's an array of options to choose from. The Betsie Valley Trail is 22 miles long and extends from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville in Benzie County Michigan. The entire trail is perfect for bicycles and pedestrian use. Continue Reading
Recreation
Racks for the Art Park!
Norte has launched a Rack Campaign to benefit the Michigan Legacy Art Park. The art park, located in Crystal Mountain, has many visitors on bikes and no bike racks. Your contribution would support the purchase and installation of two northern Michigan designed and fabricated bike racks for the Michigan Legacy Art Park! The fundraiser deadline is October 1, 2020. To learn more click here. Continue Reading
Virtual Bike Benzie Event
The Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to present this year's event called the 'Pandemic Pedal'. The various routes are more conducive to family participation or difficult for those who want to be challenged. The ride can take place anywhere between June 6-30, so there is no specific date that you have to block off. There is no registration fee this year and to participate or simply make a Continue Reading
Follow Fisher!
Fisher and his family have taken the opportunity to explore some of their favorite hikes. Getting out in the cool fresh air and sunshine can really help prevent the dreaded Cabin Fever! Don’t forget you, too, can follow Fisher on Instagram. To follow Fisher's adventures, please click here. Continue Reading
Fall in Northern Michigan
From chairlift rides to the scenic M-22 Fall Color Tour just 20 minutes away, the resort life at Crystal never gets dull. Check out our other fall events: Peaktoberfest, October 18-20 Includes first-class mountain bike racing, live music, family fun, great German food and award-winning brews surrounded by the autumn colors of northern Michigan. Crystal Spa Days, October 1- November 28 Continue Reading
January is ‘Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month!’
Crystal Mountain's professional snowsports instructors teach the essentials of skiing and snowboarding for beginners (ages 7 and up) with incredible deals on lessons, rental and lift tickets during the month of January. The best deal for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is a Ski & Snowboard Passport including 3 one-hour lesson lift ticket, rental and beginner lesson for just Continue Reading