Bellaire

Just about an hour north of Traverse City in the village of Bellaire lies Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts! The mountain offers 53 runs with several base areas. The terrain is applicable for any type of skier, whether you are a beginner or a more advanced rider. We spent the majority of our time lapping the red chair in the trees, while taking a few runs through the terrain park on the p...

Grass River Natural Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bellaire, Michigan.

Sedge Meadow Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bellaire, Michigan.

Skegemog Swamp Pathway is a 1.8 kilometer out-and-back trail located near Rapid City, Michigan.

At the end of the Old Mission peninsula sits Mission Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse is surrounded by 5 acres of wooded township and many acres of state land! Upon arriving you can explore the shores just below the lighthouse - there can intriguing iceberg islands forming at the edge of the water on the cold winter days. After taking in some views of West Bay and the lighthouse, head into the ...

Mission Point Lighthouse is situated between the East and West Grand Traverse Bays, about 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City. This historic lighthouse offers stunning views of Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan. There is a parking lot located a few hundred feet away where visitors can park their cars. The lighthouse includes exhibits and a museum among other things for visitors to exp...

Old Mission Peninsula Lighthouse Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Traverse City, Michigan.

Deadman's Hill Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Elmira Township, Michigan.

Jordan River Pathway is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near East Jordan, Michigan.