Mason County Multi-Use Trail Seeking Input

map of the proposed route (from MCMUT)

from Ludington Economic Development

Mason County, Michigan, has recently revived their county-wide trail plan. Priorities would be to connect Ludington State Park with downtown, downtown to Consumers Pumped Storage property, then on to Pentwater, and finally from Ludington to Scottville. This concept has been broken into these four segments.

The first section likely to be completed combines part of “Segment 1” (Ludington State Park to Downtown Ludington) with a section of “Segment 2” (Downtown Ludington to Mason County Campground), making a fundable section that connects two recreation assets (parks) and largely follows existing US Bike Routes. There are features to this segment that could be attractive to granting agencies.

Norm Cox of Greenway Collaborative has created a survey to solicit the community’s input on this first trail section. Feedback from this survey can help with grant writing in the fall to support funding of this initial section.

This all-ages-and-abilities route will enhance US Bicycle Routes 35 and 20. Please take a look at the Draft Plan for more details and then complete a brief Survey to share your thoughts and help shape the final plan.

Read the Draft Plan

Take the Survey


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City of Ludington's Recreation Plan

Stearns Park (photo by jhy)

from a news article in the Ludington Daily News (subscription required)

Every five years, the city of Ludington renews its recreation plan. The draft for 2026-2030 has recently been released, and the focus is on resident engagement, accessibility and environmental concerns.

More than 300 responses were received from residents this summer. Survey results show that Stearns Park (Ludington beach) is the most used park with 21% of responders saying they use that park. However, Waterfront Park (the concert venue), Rotary Park (by House of Flavors), and Cartier Park (dog park and hiking trail) are not far behind. Not surprisingly, Leveaux Park came in dead last, but its purpose is not recreation, but beautification with gardens tended by the Mason County Garden Club. It has no facilities.

The desires of the public are for more accessibility, more hiking and bicycling pathways, more pickleball courts, and environmental protection for the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The article details specifics, park by park. A number of these requests are already in the plans, and only need to be updated into the next five years.

City recreation sites have been scored for ADA standards, and overall, the facilities received mid-range scores. The city has said that applying universal design principles will be a priority.

New entries in the 2026-2030 plan are for invasive species control, tree replacement, and shoreline erosion protection.

The four stated goals of the plan are:
1. Provide safe spaces for healthy recreation.
2. Promote active living and walkability
3. Expand recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities.
4. Preserve public access to waterfront and natural areas.

There is a 30-day public review period. See link to read and respond.

See the draft recreation plan and send email responses to htykoski@ci.ludington.mi.us before December 3


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Ludington Avenue West End Promenade Opens

Ludington Lighthouse as seen from the promenade (photo by jhy)

gathered from several sources

Ludington Avenue's West End project (Ludington, Michigan) opened this week to the public. Formerly, the space was entirely devoted to parking. This has been reduced to eight standard spaces and one van-accessible handicap parking spot. Now there are beds of native plants, a level paved area for gatherings, lighting, and benches.

This change has been somewhat controversial, as some people have questioned removal of so much public parking. It remains to be seen how the new space will be used.

There are several future items to be added which include a kayak rack, donor plaques, possibly bicycle racks, a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station.

The project has been funded by grants and private donations, with West Shore Bank leading the list from private donors.

native plants in bloom at the promenade entrance (photo by jhy)

An official ribbon cutting will be held in the near future.

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Ludington Seeks Feedback on City Park Design

plan presented by Manning Design

based on a news article in the Ludington Daily News, August 9, 2014

Tuesday evening, citizens may comment on the design proposals for Ludington City Park. Major renovations, drafted by the firm of Manning Designs of Big Rapids, include a central fountain, added circular sidewalk, picnic shelter, upgraded restrooms, improved seating for accessibility, landscaping and decorative lighting.

Several other ideas, not included in the drawing, were mentioned, such as a splash pad, a gas fireplace, and closing Lewis Street to traffic. The City notes that it has limited funds, and not all suggestions will be feasible.

By moving existing benches, and adding new ones around the fountain, people in wheelchairs or using walkers will be better served.

currently in Ludington City Park (photo by JHY)

Ludington City Park receives heavy use in the summer, and is the venue for several regular events including the Annual Art Fair. However, it has not been significantly upgraded for decades. Proposed changes would make it more user friendly and appealing. It is also the site of the Kiwanis Bandshell.

People wishing to participate in the meeting should come to the downstairs community room at Ludington City Hall, 400 S Harrison Street, at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, August 12.

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Walkability of US 10-31 Discussed

there are no sidewalks on Ludington Avenue east of the Hospital, or beyond (photo by JHY)

based on a story in the Ludington Daily News, July 25, 2014

Harry Burkholder, a community planner with the Land Information Access Association, recently facilitated a three-day session to discuss the walkability of the US 10-31 corridor between Ludington and Scottville. As many people are aware, pedestrians and cyclists use these seven miles of road all the time, but they are neither safe nor happy doing so. The worn and wandering pathways through dirt and grass show just how much foot traffic the corridor sustains.

This type of session, called a charrette, brings together designers, interested parties and citizens to look at a particular problem. "We are looking at ways Pere Marquette Township and the county could work on a joint planning effort, "Burkholder said.

Citizens input included requests for fewer curb cuts and driveways. Zoning could be used to create uniform access to a pathway for walking and biking with uniform signage. Mason County already requires new construction to include such paths, which is why the new Applebees's has a short stretch of sidewalk that does not connect to anything. It's a start.

Burkholder suggested the formation of a corridor improvement authority which would function in a similar manner to a city or village Development Authority. He also suggested ways in which the improvements could be financed. He was encouraged at the turnout for the charrette. "You can tell people want to see change," he commented.

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Hopkins Boy Scouts Sail from South Haven to Mackinac

based on a news item in the Ludington Daily News

Five teenage boys and two adults docked in Ludington, Monday, on the way to Mackinac City. The boys are all Scouts, participating in a High Adventure, sailing a 32-foot Catalina up Michigan's west coast. They are members of Hopkins Boy Scout Troop 96, and the boat is owned by Jeff Vail, one of the adults on the trip. The other is Jason Apol.

Over the past winter the boys studied navigation, weather, seamanship, and knots. Most already have their Sailing badge, and will complete the Weather badge on this trip. Those skills were tested Sunday, as they predicted the morning fog.

Participants are Garrit Einig, Matt Wila, John Barber, Sam Crouteau, and Sam Apol. All the boys are Star, Life or Eagle Scouts.

A second crew will meet the ship at Mackinac City and sail the boat back to South Haven.

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PM Township Could Buld Multi-Use Path on Ludington Ave

Ludington Avenue east- no place to walk (photo by jhy)

based on a news item in the Ludington Daily News, Feb 17, 2011

Trying to walk from downtown Ludington to the stores and services along the mall-like strip on east Ludington Avenue is a dangerous and uncomfortable project. Finally, there is a serious proposal to extend a walkway beyond Memorial Medical Center at the City boundary, into Pere Marquette Township.

Currently, in the winter, one can walk in the 5-lane road or wade through deep snow. In other months there is an intermittent muddy path, no fun to walk, and nearly impossible to navigate with a baby stroller or shopping cart.

Tanya Avery and Joe Maloney would like to see that change. Avery is the building/zoning/assessing assistant for Pere Marquette Township, and Maloney is a concerned citizen, retired from the Ludington Planning Commission. The proposed walkway would be entirely within Pere Marquette Township.

The first step, Avery said, is to get approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Then property owners will need to agree to the pathway, funding raised, and maintenance responsibilities assigned.

Ludington mayor, John Henderson, supports the idea. He sees it as a way to encourage wellness, and allow connections for everyone to the east side of town.

Many people do walk from town, at least as far as the Fairgrounds, on a regular basis. It seems like an easy assumption that if the experience were pleasant, many people would use the options of walking or biking to reach these destinations.

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Ludington Lincoln Hills to Create X-C Ski Loop for Jan 2

skiers (photo by JHY)

by JHY

Ludington's Lincoln Hills Golf Course will welcome cross-country skiers on Sunday, January 2, 2011 as part of the Light Up the Lake New Year's Celebration. The course will be open from 9 am till noon, assuming sufficient snow.

Manager Don McCann states that a single loop will be groomed on the "front nine." This will give skiers better access to the Clubhouse, and also offer some protection from lake winds, which can be blustery on the "back nine."

There is no charge to ski, but participants will need to bring their own equipment. There are two places in downtown Ludington to rent skis, for those who do not have their own. Coffee, hot chocolate, and soda will be available for purchase at the Clubhouse.

The Ludington Area Visitors and Convention Bureau web site indicates that snowshoers are welcome as well. Since the ski trail will be groomed, it is assumed that shoers will be asked to walk beside the trail.

Lincoln Hills is located on rolling hills, surrounded by woods. McCann stated that the ski trail will be in the open, not through trees. They are in the stages of planning the course, but it is expected to be at the novice to intermediate level. The address of the course is 1527 N Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, Michigan.

McCann added, "We hope everyone will take this opportunity to tour the course and enjoy the community during 'Light Up the Lake.'"

The overall festival includes events such as the New Year's Eve ball drop on the beach, a 5K run, snowman decorating, and a try for the Guinness Book of Records win at concurrent snow angel making.

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West Michigan Birding Festival

loon (photo from Sable Dunes Audubon)

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from information at Sable Dunes Audubon

Come for an unforgettable weekend or only a day to the charming town of Ludington, on the white, sandy, shores of Lake Michigan. A special opportunity for beginning and advanced birders to get an up close look at migrating birds, such as the endangered piping plover. Interactive programs and field trips guided by expert naturalists and biologists.

The second annual West Michigan Birding Festival will be held May 14-16, 2010. A full schedule of birdwatching trips, seminars, water trips and activities for kids. Activities will be staged at the Ludington Center for the Arts.

Registration covers all activities, and is extremely reasonable at $20 per adult, $5 for teens, and $1 for children 12 and under. Participants are responsible for their own food, lodging and transportation.

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Phast Winter Thaw Adventure Race- Feb 6

adventure race POI flag (photo from Phast)

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Phast Adventures and Trailhead Bike Shop are planning the second annual Urban Adventure Run. The event is part scavenger hunt, part running race, and all fun. The course is approximately four miles. Teams of two will enter, and be timed from the starting point, which is 108 Threads, located downtown. Clues will lead teams to various points of interest, POI, in Ludington. Teams will receive clues, a map and a "passport."

At each POI there is a flag with a number and a punch. Teams will punch the corresponding number on their passport. The object is to return to 108 Threads with all numbers punched.

There will be winners for male/male teams, female/female, and male/female teams. Drawings for several random winners will also be made. Entrants may take any route they wish to reach the POIs, so good planning may overcome speed. Running is not required. Fun is emphasized.

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Snowshoe Outings at Ludington State Park

(photo by JHY)

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a news release of Ludington State Park

Ludington State Park is offering free guided snowshoe walks on Saturdays, weather permitting, starting January 9th through February 27, 2010. These 1 ½ hour guided snowshoe nature / history programs will take you out through Ludington State Park’s snow-covered sand dunes. There are two walks given each Saturday start at 3:00 P.M. or try the “Moonlight Walk” at 7:00 P.M. Tired of skiing, looking for something that is much easier than skiing, or just want to try something different? Come out to experience for yourself the ease and fun of walking in snowshoes! We will teach you how easy it is to put on and use snowshoes. Snowshoeing can be done by anyone at any age. “If you can walk you can snowshoe.” Did you know that one hour of moderate walking in snowshoes burns off 750 calories? Also, snowshoeing is one of the safest winter activities!

All walks begin and end at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of Michigan Highway M-116. We have over 40 pairs of snowshoes to loan out on a first come first serve basis. Our loaner snowshoes will fit people ages 8 years old and up to 100 years old! If you have your own pair of snowshoes just bring them along and don’t forget to bring your friends! Dress warm, wear good fitting winter walking shoes or boots, and bring a flashlight if you’re going to attend the “Moonlight Walk.” Your family, friends, and you will truly enjoy this winter fun activity”

A Michigan State Parks and Recreation Motor Vehicle Permit will be required and on sale when you arrive at the Park.

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Ludington, Scottville, Manistee Assessed for Walkability

Dan Burden of Walkable Communities

from a story in the Ludington Daily News, July 9, 2009

Ludington and Manistee are Port Cities, and Scottville has been chosen as a Main Street Community. These designations made these communities eligible for analysis by Walkable Communities. Since 1996 Walkable Communities has sought to promote walking as a cornerstone of a successful community.

The organization asserts that "walkable communities put urban environments back on a scale for sustainability of resources (both natural and economic) and lead to more social interaction, physical fitness, and diminished crime and social problems. Walkable communities are more livable communities and lead to whole, happy, healthy lives for the people who live in them."

Tuesday and Wednesday of this past week Dan Burden walked through each of these west Michigan towns, assessed their walkability, and then met with community leaders to share his findings.

For Ludington, he suggested an icon that draws people downtown; a better way for traffic to move from James St. to Ludington Avenue, particularly for trucks; energizing James Street Plaza, better signage, crosswalks and more trees.

Scottville, is in the process of creating a new image for the city through the Main Street program. Burden's ideas have been added to many of those plans. In Scottville he actually had members of the group spend time in a wheelchair, seeing the town from that perspective. He noted a need for more benches in town, proper outslope for sidewalks, and a more pedestrian friendly crossing of the railroad tracks.

Dan Burden is a nationally recognized authority on bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs. He brings together many disciplines and issues - such as street design, traffic calming, public safety, bicycling, and greenways - into a holistic vision for creating healthy, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly communities.

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Indiana Cyclists Bike the "Badger Loop"

Layne Cameron

based on a news article in the Ludington Daily News, July 4, 2009

Layne Cameron, and a friend Nick Werner recently biked around the northern portion of Lake Michigan. They began in Ludington, rode north through Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Petoskey, and into the Upper Peninsula. They came down the Wisconsin side of the lake to Manitowac where they returned to Ludington via the S.S. Badger carferry.

Layne Cameron bikes near Harbor Springs (photo submitted by Layne Cameron)

They nicknamed their trip the "Badger Loop." The duo completed the 550 mile ride in 6 days. Three nights were spent camping and three in motels. Their gear was stowed in a trailer which they pulled with the bicycles. On their longest day they pedaled 111 miles.

Cameron is a Media Relations Manager for Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He's an experienced cyclist who has ridden solo from Indiana to Florida among other trips. He's written the book "Mountain Bike America: Indiana," which describes 32 of the state's greatest legal mountain bike rides. The book is part of the Mountain Bike America series.

camping in the Upper Peninsula (photo submitted by Layne Cameron)

The men reported that it was the people they met along the way that made the trip memorable. Cameron said that they experienced they generosity "of caring, wonderful people - and some days we need all that affirmation."

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AFFEW Plans Earth Day Event for Ludington

from the AFFEW web site

AFFEW (A Few Friends for the Environment of the World) is planning an Earth Day event, April 16 and 18, in Ludington. All events will be at the new Ludington Center for the Arts building on South Harrison Street, one block from downtown.

Thursday evening, April 16, Jamie Cross will speak on Great Lakes restoration and Adopt-a-Beach program.

The bulk of the offerings are on Saturday, April 18. Speakers and activities are scheduled throughout the day, and booths from a number of organizations with interests in ecological topics will be set up for the entire time.

Speakers are:
10:30-11:30 AM Rebecca Fox - Eco Art
12:00-2:00 PM Peggy Malnati - Rain Gardens and Organic Lawn Care
2:00-3:00 PM Ray Dereske - Solar/Wind for the Home
3:00-4:00 PM Tom Karas - Michigan Green Energy Update
4:00-5:00 PM Pete DeBoer - West Michigan Nature Conservancy

AFFEW was formed in 1990 and serves Mason County through environmental education, recycling and hazardous waste collection programs, and the popular beach clean-up program.

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First Annual West Michigan Birding Festival

from the Birding Festival web site

Ludington will host the first annual West Michigan Birding Festival, May 15-17, 2009. Event organizer Judy Bach is excited to be able to offer such a quality schedule for the first ever such local event.

The weekend will be a special opportunity for beginning and advanced birders to get an up-close look at migrating birds, such as the endangered piping plover. Interactive programs and field trips guided by expert naturalists and biologists are being offered.

Some of the seminars on the schedule are:

• Bird Calls and Identification
• All About Loons
• Shorebird Identification
• Dragonflies and Damselflies
• Bald Eagle Program for Children
• Many More

Field trips are planned throughout the weekend to familiar locations such as Ludington State Park, but also to less well known spots such as Gale's Pond and the Pere Marquette Marsh.

Children are welcome. There will be a special bald eagle presentation specifically for younger birdwatchers.

Key evening speakers are Bob Brockwell, "Identifying Birds by Sight and Sound," and Dave Dister, "Birding Adventures around the U.S."

Registration is extremely reasonable. The reservation fee is $10 per adult for reservations received by May 10, 2009. The reservation fee for children up to the age of 12 is $1 and teens, ages 13-18, is $5. The registration fee will enable you to attend as many seminars and field trips as you chose, but does not include transportation. Participants should seek their own lodging and meals but suggestions are offered on the web site.

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Ludington Lakestride Sets 2009 Race Agenda

runner in the Ludington Lakestride Half-Marathon 2007 (photo by cyoas)

based on information from Gary Anderson, Ludington Lakestride Race Manager

The popular Ludington Lakestride races are scheduled for 2009. Activities will be staged on June 13-14, with the Ludington High School serving as the hub for all activities. The school, on N. Washington Avenue will be used for registration, and the Friday night spaghetti dinner.

Also this year will be a free, one-mile fun run on Friday, June 13. The exact course for this run has not been set. This will be followed by a spaghetti dinner, which is offered by the Ludington Runners Club. There is a charge for the dinner.

Saturday morning the 5K (3.1 mile) and half-marathon (13.1 mile) races will begin at 8:30. Both races begin on Lakeshore Drive and head north. The 5K runners will turn into Cartier Park, following paths there to Rath Ave, and Bryant Road, then return to Stearns Park. The half-marathon race continues past Cartier Park to M-115, Piney Ridge Road and into the State Park, returning to M-115, and also ending in Stearns Park.

Registration is not yet open, but will be handled by Classic Race, and should be available around March 1.

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Ludington Rec Offers Red Cross Swimming Lessons

Levels 1,2, and 3 Red Cross Certified swimming classes will be offered at Ludington's Donald C. Baldwin Community Pool. Ten classes, of ten swimmers each, will be taught from January 21 through February 21, 2008

The cost is $40.00 per swimmer. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

Classes fill quickly, so register soon.

Call 231-845-5754, Ludington Recreation, and ask for D'Ann
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West Michigan Skateboard Parks- Quarter Pipes Need More Quarters

Ludington, Scottville and Hart all have skate parks in their plans, but these popular structures cost big bucks.

The City of Ludington hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in June of this year for its already designed skate park located at Stearns Park. The plan is ready to go, $229,000 dollars have been raised. Bids were accepted for the construction. But last week when the bids were opened, there was a $120,000 surprise, and not a good one. The actual cost will be more like $352,000. Ludington Mayor John Henderson says that this is a bump in the road, but that the skate plaza will be built. However, the kids with their boards might not be lining up in 2007 to ride. The construction committee will meet soon to discuss some options. There may be places where reasonable changes can be made to the plans.

The funds for this project have come primarily from local efforts. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee kicked the project off by raising $6000. Other local donations both corporate and from individuals have followed. One grant of $75,000 was received. Now, more money will have to be raised.

In Oceana County, the small city of Hart has also been dreaming of a modest skate park. The City Council matched a $5000 Tony Hawk grant on July 23, to keep the dream alive. The Tony Hawk Foundation was created by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. Hart purchased about $7000 worth of skate park equipment from the city of Saline a few years ago. These assets are gathering dust in storage. The city is waiting to hear from the skate park committee, and hopes to revitalize the plan. Their estimate of cost is about $100,000.

Scottville, Ludington's neighbor to the east, has also been dreaming of a skate park since 2005, although it has not been addressed in a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee recently. Mayor Leon Begue says, "We still want to do it; it's all about the money." A new playground was installed in June at McPhail Field, and the committee may now turn its fundraising efforts toward the skate park.

by Joan H. Young

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Lifeguards at Stearns Beach this Summer

Ludington has hired six full-time and four part-time lifeguards for Stearns Park beach and plans to have them on duty from noon to 6 pm daily starting Saturday, June 16.

The question of whether to have lifeguards at the city beach have been debated for several years, and the question arose again at Monday night’s council meeting, with councilors taking a stand on both sides of the issue.

The city has budgeted about $30,000 toward lifeguards. Mayor John Henderson said the city did not have lifeguards last year because it did not have the money. But this year the city’s fund balance has risen, leaving some additional money for the council to consider spending.

"We can afford to have [lifeguards] and we should put that in place," Henderson said. "We don’t want to have a tragic event to prove that value."

excerpted from the Ludington Daily News, June 15, 2007- see FAIR USE notice.
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