Hey Buddy, Take a Hike

Given that West Michigan (specifically, the city of Lowell) serves as the headquarters for the 4,600-mile, seven-state North Country Scenic Trail, it seemed fitting that we team up with that organization of hiking enthusiasts for a series of programs in June.

The National Park Service Presents the North County Trail

The series kicks off with a presentation on the trail’s history and features by Mark Weaver, National Park Service Superintendent of the trail.

Monday, June 9, 7:00 PM – Cascade Township Branch

Monday, June 16, 6:30 PM – Englehardt Branch

Trail Hiking 101

Chuck Hayden, of the West Michigan Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, will tell you everything you need to know about boots, poles, safety and etiquette to begin your trail-hiking journey.

Tuesday, June 17, 7:00 PM – Cascade Township Branch

The North Country Trail and the Kitchen Sink

Author and Ludington Daily News columnist Joan Young, the first woman to complete the North Country Trail, will share tales of her experiences.

Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 PM at the Cascade Township Branch