The State of Michigan Wants You to Name That Trail!
The State of Michigan is inviting cyclists and pedestrians to enter a contest to name its newest trail!
The trail, which is really two paths running side by side (one for hiking, one for biking) stretches over 2,000 miles from Belle Isle in Detroit to Ironwood, on the Upper Peninsula / Wisconsin border. The trail is free to use for all, and features spectacular views including parts of the Detroit River Walk and even Lake Superior.
The naming contest is open now (as of September 22) and runs until October 13, with the winning name announced in December. Along with the name, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will develop a logo and trail markers. The contest winner and two runners-up will be awarded with a trip (one each) to: the Porcupine Mountains’ Kaug Wudjoo Lodge; or Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel; or a stay in Metro Detroit.
The contest will be judged by representatives from the Michigan DNR’s partners on the project: DNR’s Michigan Trails Advisory Council, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Recreation and Parks Association, and Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
There are three ways to enter: online, via Facebook, or by printing and mailing an entry form.
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