About Grand Traverse County

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Grand Traverse County is truly one of Michigan’s wonders on the Great Lakes.

Located in the northwestern section of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, this county features East and West Bays, separated by the Old Mission Peninsula.

The area was named by French explorers in the late 1830's, who perceived the walk across the Old Mission Peninsula as La Grande Traverse, or a long distance.

A Presbyterian mission was built there in 1839, which the peninsula was eventually named after.

Grand Traverse County features 3 major cities, Traverse City (http://www.infomi.com/city/traversecity), (the county seat), Kingsley (http://www.infomi.com/city/kingsley) and Fife Lake (http://www.infomi.com/city/fifelake).

The area is primarily known for tourism, not only for its beautiful Lake Michigan coastline, but also inland areas, featuring the Boardman River, ( known for its excellent steelhead fishing), several large lakes and forests.

It is also known as the world leader in cherry production, celebrating the Cherry Festival annually at the end of June at Traverse City.

The County also has a diverse economic base, including plastics manufacturing, woodworking, food processing, and medical technology, just to name a few.

Whether you visit for a day or a week, Traverse City is the kind of place you can come back to again and again, and always find something interesting to do.

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Community Action Group



Traverse City Citizens Voting Yes for Equal Rights Not Special Rights (http://www.tcyes.org/) P.O.Box 1645, Traverse City, MI (231)932-1102
Our objective is to advance a citizens Initiative Petition calling for a change in the City Charter to probihit the granting of special minority or protected rights status based on sexual orientation. Our primary goal is to preserve a family-friendly community.
info@tcyes.org (info@tcyes.org)
Community Information and Links



Paradise Business Alliance (http://www.kingsleymichigan.com/) 409 West Main Street - P.O. Box 457, Kingsley, MI TollFree(801)383-5339,Ph(231)263-5552Fax(231)263-7848
We are a non-pofit group promoting Kingsley and Paradise Township
info@kingsleymichigan.com (info@kingsleymichigan.com)



Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, The (http://www.gtbindians.com/) 2605 N.W. Bayshore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI (231)271-3538 or Fax: (231)271-3727

Bobk@gtbindians.com (Bobk@gtbindians.com)



eTeach - 'environmental education through experience' (http://www.eteach.net/) Traverse City, Traverse City, MI None given
The Environmental Education Consortium with funding from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation has created the eTeach.net web site. Continuing support in the form of web site hosting and site updates is provided by the Traverse City Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Our membership is comprised of diverse organizations in the Grand Traverse area. Though each organization performs different tasks, all are united in their committment to helping to preserve our region's environment through education. Our goal is to provide opportunities for young and old to develop environmental literacy and to further the understanding of environmental, social and economic relationships.

Human Services



Goodwill Inn Homeless Shelter (http://www.goodwillinn.org/) 2889 Aero Park Drive (Inn located at 1329 South Division Street), Traverse City, MI (231)922-4890
The Goodwill Inn is owned and operated by Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, Inc. We provide emergency shelter, access to donated food, housing placement services, job placement services, vocational services, veteran's services, and children's services to homeless men, women, and families in Northern Michigan. The Inn has been in operation since 1979 and welcomes anyone who is homeless.
lanninl@goodwillinn.org (lanninl@goodwillinn.org)
Lions Club



Traverse City Lion's Club (http://www.lionwap.org/traversecitymi/) P.O. Box 101, Traverse City, MI (231)943-0340
Club meetings are held at the Grand Traverse Pavilions on the 1st Monday @ 6:30 pm and on the 3rd Monday @ Noon.
zeke1944@aol.com (zeke1944@aol.com)
Michigan Trails



Michigan Bicycle Touring (http://www.bikembt.com/) Traverse City, Traverse City, MI (231)263-5885 Reservations: (231)888)263-5895
With 24 years of experience, we know the best of what Michigan has to offer in active outdoor vacations. Our extensive touring expertise and knowledge puts you on the best routes for safety, ability, and scenery. Shorter distances, with level to gently rolling terrain, are well suited for beginners while longer, hilly routes provide just enough challenge for more conditioned participants. YouÆll enjoy wonderful lodging and meals in casual comfort at a lakeside inn, charming B & B, deluxe resort, or historic lodge. Please join us on a rewarding, light adventure trip that feeds the mind, body, and spirit. There is no better way to bring balance into our life than to partake in healthy outdoor exercise and warm fellowship; to be with nature in a quieter place and to move at a slower pace. See our website for all Tour Details
bikembt@traverse.com (bikembt@traverse.com)
Social Services



Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, Inc. (http://www.goodwill.org/STATES/mi/traversecity.htm) 2889 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, MI (231)922-4805
To enable the optimal participation in society of persons who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged by expanding their opportunities independence, dignity, self-esteem, and occupational capacities through a network of transitional services in response to local and individual needs. Populations Served: Physically Disabled, Developmentally Disabled Youth, Mentally Disabled, Homeless, Disadvantaged.
goodwilltc@juno.com (goodwilltc@juno.com)