Lew Coulter:
The Grand Traverse Commons - I enjoy stick walking in the hills at Grand Traverse Commons. Great training for cross-country skiing and good way to enjoy the work we (GTCD), the Youth Corps, volunteers and others have done over the past 10 years.
Rebecca Teahen:
Floating the Boardman - I enjoy exploring many of the [...]
Summer Adventures - GTCD Staff Favorites
July 8, 2010 – 11:20 am
Don't Hibernate, Get Outside!
January 4, 2010 – 2:41 pm
With winter in full force it’s easy to want to stay inside and keep warm. Instead of cursing out the snow this year, how about embracing it?! There are many fun things to do outside and several great parklands to enjoy them at. Below are a list of winter activities and our favorite [...]
Brown Bridge Quiet Area
February 21, 2008 – 1:14 pm
VISION STATEMENT
“Restore, preserve and protect the integrity of the natural environment, including its inhabitants, yet allow managed public use for generations to come”.
The Brown Bridge Quiet Area is located on the Boardman River, a State designated Natural River, approximately 11 miles southeast of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The Quiet Area is owned by [...]
Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve
February 21, 2008 – 1:12 pm
This Natural Education Reserve is dedicated in perpetuity by the people of the Grand Traverse Area for nature study and quiet recreation.
Dedicated July 4, 1976
"Our Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve was officially dedicated on our Nation's 200th birthday. Flags flew, the high school band played and speeches were given. A dedication plaque was imbedded in [...]