Action alert: 8th Street reconstruction project
Action alert! You’re input is critical at this time, especially if you live within the Traverse City city limits! The Traverse City Commission is having a study session on Monday February 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at theGovernmental Center (400 Boardman Ave) to discuss current plans to rebuild 8thStreet between Garfield and Barlow. The current plan as designed does not accommodate safe [...]
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You're invited to review our new Vision!
We have some exiting news to share with you! We’ve been working hard over the past few months to create a new vision, core values and strategic plan for the organization. A dedicated group that included board members and staff, went through a diligent process that was facilitated by Linda Racine from NMC. We analyzed [...]
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TART Trails Executive Director Announces Plans to Step Down
Plans for new leadership underway as board and staff recognize tremendous contributions made by Otwell during tenure
January 19, 2010- TART has announced that Bob Otwell, the executive director for the last nine (9) years, will be stepping down this spring. Otwell became director of TART Trails shortly after the trail umbrella group was formed, when [...]
TART Open House on Vasa Pathway
Just in case you didn’t get enough free hot cocoa last Saturday as part of Winter Trails Day, we’re planning another TART Open House this Saturday January 16 from 11:00-1:00 at the Vasa Pathway trailhead. Go for a ski or snowshoe and when you are done you can warm up by the bonfire, nosh on [...]
Read More »Andy Skurka: Far, Fast, & Light: 23,000 Miles of Backpacking in America's Wild Lands
Andy Skurka: Far, Fast, & Light: 23,000 Miles of Backpacking in America's Wild Lands- Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 7 PM at the Boardman River Nature Center- The presentation will encompass many of Andrew's hikes and outdoor experiences starting with his early trips to the mountains of New Hampshire and Maine, moving on to his first steps [...]
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Traverse City Tomorrow
Traverse City Tomorrow: Jan 25, 7:00 pm at City Opera House- What do you want Traverse City to be? What things should we preserve? Get rid of? Improve? As we head into 2010, the City of Traverse City invites you to take part in a special interactive event at the City Opera House featuring local leaders and hometown heroes [...]
Read More »100 take TART/Vasa ski/snowshoe lessons
Excerpt from Sunday 1/10/10 Traverse City Record Eagle page 1A and 1B
By Sheri McWhirter
smcwhirter@record-eagle.com
ACME -- Kathy Tuckerman sat in a chair while Kim Dittmar kneeled at her feet, tightening straps on a pair of snowshoes.
"Keep wiggling, wiggling, wiggling," Dittmar said. "OK, stand up for me. There you go and then tighten it up there."
Tuckerman, of [...]
TART Grooming Report- Updated regularly
We're making tracks! These trail grooming updates are emailed first to the 2009-2010 Grooming Badge supporters. TART's grooming program prepares both the Vasa Pathway and the Leelanau Trail for classic and skate style skiing.
To support this program, simply click here to BUY YOUR 2009-2010 GROOMING BADGE FOR $100!!
Check out the groomer in action by watching [...]
Buy a print, support TART
With yesterday’s launch of Atlantis (watch this video here from CNN), we bring you a timely opportunity to purchase prints from space right here in Traverse City. Buy one of five prints by astronaut & Leelanau County resident, Jerry Linenger, and support TART!
The Glories of Earth Gazing: Photography from Space
By U.S. astronaut Jerry Linenger
Captain Linenger [...]
Winter Trails Day
Mark your calendars for Saturday January 9 from 11-2 for Winter Trails Day. It’s a unique opportunity to introduce friends to winter sports. TART is teaming up with the Vasa Ski Club to host several activities at the Vasa Pathway Trailhead:
Beginner x-country ski lessons- Get a lesson and gain confidence when you’re gliding about on [...]
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