{"id":309,"date":"2012-06-30T17:49:38","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T17:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=309"},"modified":"2020-10-02T17:20:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:20:24","slug":"leisure-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/NorthernMI3\/?page_id=309","title":{"rendered":"Leisure Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SPORTS &amp; RECREATION \/  LEISURE ACTIVITIES<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Boating &amp; Water Sports<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Nearly  600 publicly owned sites that provide water access are located on lakes and  streams throughout Michigan. Parking areas, boat launching ramps, and other  facilities are available at most sites. For a directory of boat launch  facilities contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michigan Department of Natural Resources<br \/>\n<\/strong>517-373-9900<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\">www.michigan.gov\/dnr<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Regional Marinas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>    Clinch Park Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>Clinch Park, Grandview Parkway<br \/>\nTraverse City 231-922-4903<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,1607,7-153-10365_10884_18317-44293--,00.html\">www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,1607,7-153-10365_10884_18317-44293&#8211;,00.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>East Bay Harbor Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>5517 US 31 North<br \/>\nAcme 231-938-2131<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor<br \/>\n<\/strong>118 Bridge<br \/>\nElk Rapids 231-264-8174<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elkrapids.com\">www.elkrapids.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elk River Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>118 Bridge<br \/>\nElk Rapids 231-264-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elkrapids.com\">www.elkrapids.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elwood Township Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>Off M-22 on West Bay<br \/>\nTraverse City 231-946-5463<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harbor West Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>12719 SW Bay Shore Drive<br \/>\nTraverse City 231-922-3017<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeland Harbor<br \/>\n<\/strong>107 North Lake Street<br \/>\nLeland 231-256-9132<\/p>\n<p><strong>Northport Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>Nagonaba Street off M-201<br \/>\nNorthport 231-386-5411<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Narrows Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>8137 S. Glen Lake Road<br \/>\nGlen Arbor 800-772-9267<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.narrows-marina.com\">www.narrows-marina.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Riverside Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>115 Cayuga St<br \/>\nBellaire 231-533-8559<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.riverside-marina.com\">www.riverside-marina.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suttons Bay Marina<br \/>\n<\/strong>Front Street<br \/>\nSuttons Bay 231-271-6703<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/suttonsbaymarina.blogspot.com\">http:\/\/suttonsbaymarina.blogspot.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sports Resorts &amp; Centers<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nCaberfae Peaks Ski Resort<br \/>\n<\/strong>Caberfae  Peaks<br \/>\nCaberfae Road<br \/>\nCadillac 231-862-3000<br \/>\nSnow Phone 800-YOU-SKII<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caberfaepeaks.com\/\">www.caberfaepeaks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Caberfae Peaks Terrain Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>Caberfae Road<br \/>\nCadillac 231-862-3000<br \/>\nSnow Phone 800-YOU-SKII<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caberfaepeaks.com\">www.caberfaepeaks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Centre Ice Arena<br \/>\n<\/strong>1600 Chartwell Drive<br \/>\nTraverse City 231-933-7465<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centreice.org\">www.centreice.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Mountain Resort<br \/>\n<\/strong>12500 Crystal Mountain Drive<br \/>\nThompsonville 800-968-7686<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.crystalmountain.com\">www.crystalmountain.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Homestead Resort<br \/>\n<\/strong>Wood Ridge Road<br \/>\nGlen Arbor 231-334-5100<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehomesteadresort.com\">www.thehomesteadresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"Timberlee\"><strong>Howe Arena<br \/>\n<\/strong>Grand Traverse Commons<br \/>\n1125 W. Civic Center Drive<br \/>\nTraverse City 231-922-4893<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us\/departments\/parks_rec\/parks\/Howe_Arena.htm\">www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us\/departments\/parks_rec\/parks\/Howe_Arena.htm <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Kaliseum<br \/>\n<\/strong>1900 Fairground Road<br \/>\nKalkaska 231-258-5913<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaliseum.com\">www.kaliseum.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shanty Creek Resort &amp; Club<br \/>\n<\/strong>Summit, Schuss Mountains<br \/>\nOne Shanty Creek Road<br \/>\nBellaire 800-678-4111<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shantycreek.com\">www.shantycreek.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Timberlee Snow Tubing<br \/>\n<\/strong>10484 S. Timberlee Drive<br \/>\nTraverse City 231-941-4142<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.timberleehills.com\">www.timberleehills.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Treetops Ski Resort<br \/>\n<\/strong>3962 Wilkinson Road<br \/>\nGaylord 989-732-6711<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.treetops.com\">www.treetops.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Michigan Biking<br \/>\n<\/strong>Bicycling is a healthy and adventuresome pastime. It can also be a great  way to get to work. Each year more and more people are discovering the  advantages of exploring Michigan by bicycle. Quiet, rural roads, fall color  tours, scenic bikeways, beautiful historic homes, miles of shoreline, white  beaches, lakes, streams, woodlands, farms and backwoods areas are all a part of  biking in Michigan. Bikes are allowed on all paved roads in all 96 state parks  and recreation areas. Some parks and recreation areas also offer paved bike  pathways connecting park, day use, and camping areas with one another. For more  information and details on tours and trails, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>League of Michigan Bicyclists<br \/>\n<\/strong>517-334-9100<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lmb.org\">www.lmb.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cross-Country Skiing<br \/>\n<\/strong>Michigan boasts more than 3,400 kilometers of cross-country or Nordic  ski trails in 180 ski areas statewide \u2014 many that offer the finest of groomed  trails. Cross-country skiing opportunities range from the adventure of breaking  your own trail in county, state, or national forests and parks to the  convenience of resorts that feature excellent trails, rental equipment, and ski  instruction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Downhill Skiing<br \/>\n<\/strong>Abundant, naturally occurring snow supplemented with advanced  snow-making equipment welcomes ski enthusiasts to hit the slopes as early as  Thanksgiving and as late as Easter. Michigan\u2019s slopes range from 100 feet high  to well above 600 feet, accommodating skiers of all abilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snowmobiling<br \/>\n<\/strong>The sport of snowmobiling has grown in popularity over the years, and  the Traverse City area excels in offering the ideal terrain for a fast-paced  ride through freshly fallen snow. If you are unsure whether snowmobiling is the  sport for you or your family, rentals are available in a number of areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPORTS &amp; RECREATION \/ LEISURE ACTIVITIES Boating &amp; Water Sports Nearly 600 publicly owned sites that provide water access are located on lakes and streams throughout Michigan. Parking areas, boat launching ramps, and other facilities are available at most sites. 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