People know what Pure Michigan stands for is just really quality things and quality experiences." The Chain of Lakes Water Trail, traveling from Charlevoix County to Grand Traverse Bay has 12 ...

ELK RAPIDS — The Chain of Lakes Water Trail was officially designated the first Pure Michigan Water Trail in the state of Michigan April 16 at the 2025 Governor’s Conference ...

Michigan’s longest chain of rivers and lakes covers nearly 40 miles, including Pickerel Lake and Crooked Lake, the Crooked River, Burt Lake, the Indian River, Mullett Lake, the Cheboygan River ...

Jerdee said the Chain of Lakes Water Trail fits that bill. "Trails are really important to communities," said Jerdee. "This trail provides an opportunity for people to get out on the water.

ELK RAPIDS — The Chain of Lakes Water Trail in Michigan has been designated as the state’s first Pure Michigan Water Trail. According to an April 22 news release, the announcement was made on ...