Ludington Lakestride 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Each summer, the Ludington Lakestride offers three races: a 5k through Cartier Park, a 10k to Decker Road and back, and a half marathon.
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The Frankfort-Elberta area is host to several arts and crafts fairs through the summer months as well as a holiday fair in late November. With its beautiful location along Lake Michigan, Frankfort attracts thousands of visitors every summer. Many talented people from near and far offer their wares for sale in the beautiful outdoor settings which are present in Frankfort. Here you can find many unique handcrafted and artistic items for your own home or for gift-giving.
Summer shows are held outdoors, either in the beautiful main downtown Frankfort area or at Market Square Park, just north of the downtown area.
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Each summer, the Ludington Lakestride offers three races: a 5k through Cartier Park, a 10k to Decker Road and back, and a half marathon.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Find artifacts, photographs, and lots of information and stories about the rich history of Pentwater at this historic museum!
Much of West Michigan is bicycle-friendly, and you’ll find many nice paths on which to ride. It’s great exercise with great scenery to enjoy.
The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.
The Traverse City Opera House has a 700-seat theater which offers a place for quality arts and cultural entertainment.
The colorful attire and crazy antics of the Scottville Clown Band amuse people, but they also have extraordinary musical talent.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.