Life on the 45th 2022

4 SEASONS of Fun
SKIING, GOLFING, PADDLING, HIKING, FISHING, HUNTING
The area offers a theater, shopping, a variety of dining experiences, parks, beaches,
trails, numerous golf courses, and lakes for every day of the week.
SUMMER:
• Kayak or boat the Chain-O-Lakes
• Bike all 31 miles of single track trails at the Glacial Hills Pathway
• Live Music at the Gazebo
• Pack a lunch, grab the kids and hike the trails at Grass River Natural Area
• Farmers Market and Senior Sale
• Choose to golf at over 10 golf courses in the area
• Relax at the beach with a great book or waterski, rent a pontoon for fun in the sun
• Fly Fishing on the Cedar River or Jordan River
• Splash on the sandbar at Torch Lake, cast a few lines on Lake Skegemog
• Get ice cream cones for everyone at Ruthie’s Dairy Twist in Bellaire
• Shop for local treasures in Alden, Bellaire, Central Lake, and Mancelona
• Search for Petoskey stones along the shores of Lake Michigan at Barnes Park
• Two words: Mammoth Distilling
• Choose a red or white from Torch Lake Cellars
• Canoe the Grass River
• Enjoy live Music in downtown Mancelona
• Satisfy your fudge craving at Fudgee’s
• Explore the possibilities of craft beer at Short’s Brewpub in Bellaire
• Sittin’ on the dock of Torch Lake. Grab a basket of sweet potato fries or fish tacos at
The Dockside
• Rainy day? Don’t forget bowling, shop Michigan made products at Rooted in Mancelona,
local libraries or head to the movies
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Photos Courtesy of Shanty Creek Resort
FALL:
• Meander the well-marked trail system of Glacial Hills (2795 Eckhardt Rd) for a workout
that’s both worthwhile and beautifully inspired
• For families with little tykes or non-hikers head over to Grass River Natural Area (6500
Alden Hwy) and traverse the lowlands of Antrim County while tracing the shoreline
trails of the Grass River
• Experience the Annual Mancelona Buck Pole in November
• Hunting, Color Tours, Rock Hunting, Exploring, Picture taking
• Catch a Movie at Bellaire Theatre
• Visit a Northern Michigan Brewery — Short’s Brew Pub, Bellaire — Short’s Brewing
Company Elk Rapids
• Kayak or Canoe the Grass River
• Rent a bike, buy a bike, fix your bike at Paddle & Pedals in Bellaire