Madison Stoddard

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is asking for your help this weekend. In honor of National Trails Day Saturday, park rangers are inviting you to cleanup the park for the summer. This year's project will be at Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive’s Lake Michigan. Details on National Trails Day ProjectWork will include opening sandbags, dumping and spreading out the sand, and removing any trash and debris found in the area.

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the paving of a one-mile segment of the Betsie Valley Trail, stretching from the center of Beulah to Case Road. The trail, which spans 22 miles from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville, has been in existence for 20 years. However, this particular section had seen limited use due to the poor quality of its surface.

4 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

EMPIRE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Get ready to stalk up on the fun in Empire this weekend!"Asparagi for Peace!" The Empire Asparagus Festival is returning for its 21st year Saturday, June 7. The festival begins with the Kick-Yer Assparagus 5k Fun Run/Walk at 10 a.m.After you've burned all those calories, enjoy food vendors and breweries.

4 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— The 31st annual Smart Commute Week began Monday in Traverse City, drawing dozens of participants to North Peak Brewing for the first free breakfast stop of the event. The initiative aims to promote alternative forms of transportation and educate the public on the benefits of a smart commute. Participants engaged in activities such as walking, biking, and carpooling. Some arrived solo, while others brought their families along for the experience.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Village of Mancelona is casting out a line to reel you in to their annual spring festival. The Mancelona Bass Festival returns to Palmer Park for the 69th year. From May 29 through June 1 the whole family is welcome to enjoy events all weekend long. Today the festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with the carnival, crafters market, beverage tent and live music.