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Walking in Traverse City area; 1-1 Personal Walking Service for your
family, business, conference. can provide a whole new prospective. Join us!

The hikers that have joined us on our walks inspire one another in ways beyond our outdoor experiences. They have become "purposeful" hikers - planning ahead of time for their next adventure. As the seasoned hikers continue to attend the walks, they, in turn, welcome the newcomers with the enthusiasm that I share about the opportunity of enjoying the vistas we have surrounding us. Having led the C

ommunity Walks for 1 year and the Senior Center hikes for the past 4 years has encouraged and enabled me to learn and experience the trails in Traverse City and the surrounding area. These experiences can be shared with you through your active participation on these trails. To do this, no-charge community walks have been and are offered from the middle of May through October 2014. Along with this there will be a 3rd Annual Traverse City Labor Day Bridge(s) Walk – the reasoning being that right downtown are amazing sites and walking paths/sidewalks that are waiting for you and your friends and families to enjoy. There is also the opportunity to walk the fascinating TART Trail with others in increments of eight classes through NMC. Biking and running on this trail is great, but walking each direction from Bunker Hill to Cherrybend Rd. Another goal is to hopefully become a profitable business wherein conference planners or families hire Traverse City Walks to lead their employees or guests on walks in the area. What about condo associations that are looking for activities? What about weight management groups wanting a more doable activity? What about college programs that have a population of students who might be unable to perform the more difficult type of exercise classes? What about all categories of businesses that want to encourage their employees to develop “wellness” activities? Pure Michigan is promoting our outdoor offerings and Michigan Fitness is encouraging Michigander’s to move more. Movement of our bodies encourages more movement. Many become discouraged because, although walking is so often touted, it seems like we always need to go faster and better. Why not look at walking as the ultimate in movement, and if it leads to faster and more difficult endeavors, so be it, but if it does not, we are still contributing toward our wellness with each walk. Walking alone or in an unknown area can be another determent. Commitment to walk can be aided with someone else organizing the event. Walking can contribute toward your wellness with increased blood flow, decreased stiffness, and increased stamina. If you walk outdoors in nature’s settings taking the time to “smell the roses”, new studies show the increased neurotransmitter connection which may decrease depression. If you walk with others, the socialization can augment longevity. Watch for future walks on facebook.com/TraverseCityWalks. Guided walks/hikes on the TC trails for approx. 1 hour. DOABLE NATURAL NEW EXPERIENCE
Promoting wellness one step, one walk, one trail at a time.

06/17/2020

05/27/2019

Thanking the Kiwanis Intl K01305 Traverse City

05/23/2019

Here come the cherries. Cherry trees in full bloom. Morel Mushrooms are back. Found in secret spot by daughter-in-law and son.

05/17/2019

Along with the Trillium being out, the Jack-in-the-Pulpit, ?Spring Beauty, and Yellow Trout Lilies, plus the Dutchman's Breeches were everywhere, like a Fairyland.

05/14/2019

Timbers Recreation Area

05/09/2019

Spring is hope filled. Just one yellow trout lily can survive in the middle of the woods.

05/09/2019

03/17/2019

Pelizzari Natural Area March 2019

03/17/2019

still has lots of snow. Such a beautiful spot. Thank you GT Conservancy. Great place for new hikers as the signage is just what is needed not to feel lost to newcomers. I had not been there all winter, so glad I finally made it before snow melts.

03/11/2019

Buffalo head ducks on the Boardman River downtown last Friday at dusk.

01/31/2019

in the winter is amazing.

10/20/2018

Visted Elberta Lighthouse with waves crashing. Also took 84 year old friend to all access Old Blady Arcadia trail, thank you Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Respecting friend and not posting her pic, but she loved the fungus/mushrooms growing on the forest floor.

09/26/2018

Another gorgeous sunrise about two weeks ago along East Bay.

09/26/2018

Our town honors our veterans and first responders at the Patriot Game.

08/27/2018

RE: the sun over the fishing boats picture: yesterday morning on my serenity walk the sun was coming up on the many fishermen in East Bay, so soothing. My other sun pic is at the YMCA as I was coming out of an early class. Quite a summer for a bright sun.

08/26/2018

The summer heat has provided unbelievable beauty in the wildflowers.

06/21/2018

Such a diversified trail right in Traverse City, natural beauty along with art infusion. So many twists and turns, it is advised you take someone along who knows the trails. Today, as usual I helped guide a couple toward their origination site.

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Thanking the Kiwanis Intl K01305 Traverse City

@Pelizzari still has lots of snow. Such a beautiful spot. Thank you GT Conservancy. Great place for new hikers as the signage is just what is needed not to feel lost to newcomers. I had not been there all winter, so glad I finally made it before snow melts.

The trillium are spectacular as usual, they carpet the woods along with the marsh marigold. The 3.5 Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Miller Creek winding trails give me opportunity to enjoy these, along with the water views. This amazing preserve consists of several named trails in the midst of heavy retail offering a haven from the hustle and bustle of life.

Took a beginner's "birding class" today with Dave Barrons. He considers himself a beginner, which made him even more effective in imparting where we start and the complications of this endeavor. We met at the Suttons Bay Visitor Center on the boardwalk where there were a myriad of birds for us to find and listen to. I learned that I need to start in my back yard and to look at the shapes of the birds including their heads, beaks, wings, and how they fly, let alone their sounds, that color markings are important, but that these other features help with the differentiation of the birds. I highly recommend attending this or any other birding festival. I came home and there were the Pileated woodpeckers in my tree. At least I can recognize these.