Associated Press report

U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin say that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has received a $1.3 million federal transportation grant to continue work on a 27-mile hike-and-bike trail.

The Michigan Democrats said Thursday that the money comes from a U.S. Department of Transportation program aimed at reducing vehicle congestion at national parks. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is along Lake Michigan in the northwestern Lower Peninsula.

The grant will help complete the first phase of the Sleeping Bear Heritage trail connecting the villages of Empire and Glenn Arbor.

The hard-surfaced 27-mile trail is parallel to state highways 22 and 109 and seeks to provide a safe, non-motorized, multi-use transportation alternative to the roads. Planning started about 10 years ago.

This GlenArbor.com story was sponsored by Crystal River Outfitters, where you can experience the beauty of the Crystal River, splash through its gentle currents and explore its winding trail.

Tags: Carl Levin, Debbie Stabenow, Sleeping Bear, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

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