This Leelanau County town was originally settled in 1852 on the west side of Grand Traverse Bay, in a little inlet now known as Omena Bay.
Reverend Peter Daugherty had moved his Indian mission away from Old Mission to this new area, which he called “New Mission”. In 1858 the community received its first post office, and a few years later (1877), the town – now also a railway stop on the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad - was re-named “Omena P.O.”.
Daugherty built a Presbyterian church which he intended as the hub of town. The church still stands, as you will see in the photo gallery below.
Exploring the Chain of Lakes by Land: Part 1
While most paddlers have hung up their boats for the year, we encourage you to still get out and explore by land in Northern Michigan natural areas. There are so many great family-friendly hikes and chances to snowshoe or cross country ski in our region with beautiful views of pristine waterways. Below are just a few of the year-round hiking and skiing options. All of these trails are non-motorized. Get out and explore!
Thanks to Paddle Antrim for sharing these hikes with us!
This 3,300-acre wildlife area is co-managed by the Michigan DNR and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and includes over seven miles of shoreline on Skegemog Lake and Torch River. There are four different parking areas to access the trails – my family and I explored from the Rapid City parking area. This flat and straight out-and-back hike is wooded and kid/stroller friendly, making it a fun family adventure. It’s about 1.5 miles to reach beautiful La
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With a wingspan of nearly 5 feet and piercing yellow eyes, snowy owls are magnificent. In the winter, some migrate south from their home in the Arctic, making snowy owl sightings in Michigan a wonderful possibility.
When do the birds migrate? And where are they typically spotted? Local expert Elliot Nelson is the Michigan Sea Grant extension educator for the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Michigan Sea Grant funds research, education and outreach projects about our state’s coasts and the Great Lakes. One of Elliot’s focus areas is birding trails, and he kindly agreed to answer my questions, offering tips on how to see a snowy owl and a reminder to always be respectful of the bird.
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