Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Michigan Schooner Festival – September 19 – 21, 2014

Michigan Schooner Festival 2014 is scheduled for September 19-21 and will include a parade of tall ships on Friday, Sept 19 and two days of deck tours, cruises aboard the sailing vessels, and related activities at Clinch Park Marina and the Discovery Center Great Lakes dock. Great Lakes schooners that will be participating include:

  • MHA’s Madeline, Traverse City, MI
  • ISEA’s Inland Seas, Suttons Bay, MI
  • Tallship Manitou, Traverse City, MI
  • Denis Sullivan, Milwaukee, WI
  • Champion, Traverse City, MI
  • Friends Good Will has had to cancel their appearance

Additional activities are taking place related to the maritime history of the area, including theatrical performances, movies, concerts, lectures, and other educational presentations. Many Michigan authors, historians, and craftsman will be participating.  We will have approximately 10 venues and a total of 30-40 individual events over a two-week period.

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Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color Photos – October 19, 2016

Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color – October 19, 2016

A beautiful afternoon for a fall color tour in Benzie County. Here are some photos from Crystal Mountain and on the road in Benzie County. Fall colors are starting to peak. It should be a fantastic weekend for seeing the fall colors in Northern Michigan.

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Crystal Mountain – Benzie County Fall Color – October 19, 2016 Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Fall color at Crystal Mountain
Fall color at Crystal Mountain
Fall color at Crystal Mountain
The new Inn Residences under construction at Crystal Mountain
Fall color at Crystal Mountain
Fall color at Crystal Mountain
Fall color at Crystal Mountain
Fall color at Crystal Mountain
Fall color at Crystal Mountain
A bright-red maple along M-115
A small tunnel of trees on Cinder Road in Benzie County.
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Leelanau Gold Eco-Photo Weekend – October 10 – 11, 2014

Enjoy one or two full days in scenic beauty. On day one, capture the warm autumn dunes in all their glory from high sand dune lookouts to scenic forest overlooks, ponds and forests in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. On day two, journey through the Leelanau landscapes of orchards, hillsides and historic farmsteads adorned with fall color.

Join naturalist photographer, Mark S. Carlson and digital photography Expert, Bob Grzesiak as you:

  • Learn fundamental photography skills
  • Learn your camera’s features and operation
  • Enjoy expert group instruction while in the field
  • Experience unique habitats and eco-systems

Open to all photographers, from beginners to advanced amateurs, using any type of camera. Driving and walking tour. Limit 20 participants. Non-photographer spouses welcome at reduced rates.

Tuition: $249 per person

Both days of the Leelanau Gold Eco-Photo Weekend also available as individual one-day eco-photo excursions for only $149 per person.

Visit the Great Lakes Photo Tours website for more information.

Event Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

October 10-11, 2014

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Tri Up North Triathlon – Frankfort – September 14, 2019

Tri Up North Triathlon - Frankfort
The Tri Up North triathlons are bike, paddle, run triathlons in Frankfort, Michigan put on by the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. This event centers around Frankfort’s Betsie Bay on the Western shore of Lake Michigan which is the perfect setting for a triathlon. Tri Up North features two different triathlon courses: The Classic 10 mile event which is specifically geared toward beginners and those who are looking for a little motivation to become more active and the Challenger 22 mile event which is a competitive course for experienced athletes and relay teams looking for a challenge. For those who would like to participate but aren’t interested in tackling a triathlon there is the Betsie Bay Walk, this fun non-timed 2.5 mile walk may be the perfect fit!

Funds raised from the 2019 Tri Up North Triathlon will support Community Wellness Programs at the Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center in Frankfort. This includes programs and classes such as Senior Movement & Balance, Active Steps, The Journey Program, Youth Injury Prevention, fitness classes in locations across the community, and offseason student conditioning. More information available at the Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center website.

The weekend of the Tri Up North Triathlon provides a great opportunity for both locals and visitors to enjoy an athletic challenge and then relax and soak in Northern Michigan. Fall offers an explosion of gorgeous colors to add to the areas natural beauty and the easy going pace. With Frankfort as your home base for the weekend, you’re in one of the most picturesque harbor towns: on M22, one of Michigan’s most famous roads; and right at the edge of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. With the race on Saturday morning, you’re free in the afternoon to set off and explore Frankfort and the other beautiful nearby communities.

There’s no better way to get the “Up North” feel than by making September 14th your weekend to Tri Up North!

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Frankfort Fall Festival – October 12, 2019

Frankfort Fall Festival
Visit downtown Frankfort for a day of fall fun! Enjoy a parade featuring the Scottville Clown Band, wagon rides, scavenger hunts, pie eating contests and TONS of pumpkin fun including the Weight Contest, Giant Pumpkin Drop (on a car!) and everyone’s favorite pumpkin carvings by Mr. Moody.

The annual Fall Festival festivities begin with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Frankfort Fire Department at The Hotel Frankfort from 7:00 am – 11:00 AM.

Starting at 11:00 am, the Fall Festival Parade, featuring The Scottville Clown Band, GIANT pumpkins, locally built floats and the always popular Mutt March.

We are accepting participants for the Parade and Mutt March.

Don’t forget to grab your 2019 Fall Festival Souvenir T-Shirts and Cinch Bags at the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce booth the day of the festival or at the Chamber office 517 Main St. Frankfort.

Directly following the parade, a host of activities will take place in the Open Space Park.
Mutt March Awards Live Music featuring The Scottville Clown Band will perform under the Big Tent, which also features domestic beer and wine and beer from Stormcloud, Wine, Mead from St. Ambrose and Cocktails from Iron Fish!

GIANT pumpkins, squash and watermelon weigh-in.

Kids 5-15 years of age can guess the weight of a giant pumpkin and have the opportunity to win a brand new BIKE!

Back by Popular demand: Helicopter Rides – $55 per person. Departs from the Boat Launch parking lot at 10th and Main St.

Pumpkin Ed Moody will there carving a giant pumpkin

The Frankfort Fire Department will host Kids Activities and Demos near the Library
Starting at noon, judging for the Home Brew Competition at Stormcloud Brewing Co.
Food Available in Open Space provided by the Southern Sin-Thesis
Free Wagon Rides through downtown Frankfort
First Congregational Church will host their Cake Walk at 1pm
Bid on some fantastic items at the Silent Auction 11p-2:30pm,
Who doesn’t love a Pie Eating Contest?! (Register at 1:00pm – contest begins at 1:30pm)
Our Fall Festival would not be the same without the CRAZY Pumpkin Drop! 2:30pm near boat launch.

Sorry, NO TREBUCHET for launching pumpkins.

A wide variety of activities will be available from 11:00 am – 3:30pm:A Beer, Wine, Mead and Cocktail Tent (Open until 5pm) After the Scottville Clown Band, Bill Frary will play live until 5pm.

Pumpkin Decorating, “Hillbilly Olimpiks”-the silly-themed obstacle course
Popular Kid’s Games and a Straw Maze will be all set up in Open Space Park for all to enjoy.

Pumpkin Decorating hosted by National Honor Society students
Fall Craft Fair- Treasure Hunt – Bounce House
Participate in the Scavenger Hunt to win cash prizes.

The Garden Theater will again host FREE showings of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” at 2:00 and 3:00 pm.

Don’t miss the Oktoberfest Party to cap off Beer Week at Stormcloud Brewing Company. Music Starts at 8pm

The returning BEER, WINE, MEAD and COCKTAIL TENT will be in the Open Space starting at 11am. Celebrate Frankfort Beer Week with a fun Beer tent with Live Music featuring the Scottville Clown Band and Bill Frary.

If you need more information, please stop into the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce Office at 517 Main Street, Frankfort, email or call 231-352-7251

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Crystal Mountain – Haunted Trail – October 18 & 19, 2019

Crystal Mountain - Haunted Trail
7:30 – 9:30pm: Get ready to scream!  Ride the Loki lift & follow the lanterns down the Haunted Trail… if you dare. Our Haunted Trail is available October 18-19 and 25-26, 2019.

Cost: $9 per person. Ages 6 & under free with paying adult.

Haunted Trail is weather permitting. Call the Mountain Adventure Zone at 888-968-7686 ext. 7500 for information.

Fall Fun Pass

Available Saturdays, September 21 – October 26.

Includes unlimited Alpine Slide (weather permitting), two climbs on the Climbing Wall , two laps on the Edge Adventure Course , and one daily Mountain Activity (Glitter Tattoo, Tube-A-Licious Candy, S’more, Chairlift Ride*, Pumpkin Carving**, or Haunted Trail**).

*Chairlift Rides are offered select dates: Fridays, October 11, 18, 25 from 4-6pm; Saturdays, October 12, 19 and 26 from 11am-3pm; and Sundays, October 13 and 20 from Noon-2pm.
*Pumpkin Carving and Haunted Trail are available October 19 and 26, 2019 only.

Cost: $39 per person or $20 for 52″ or under. Add Laser Tag *, Archery * or Bike Rental * for just $1 more!

*Spaces for Laser Tag, Archery and Bike Rentals are limited.

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