Traverse City Tourism has paired up with Michigan outdoor writer Jim DuFresne and his map company MichiganTrailMaps.com. The move serves as an attempt to increase outdoor exploration in the area. MichiganTrailMaps.com produces detailed maps with coordinates, satellite imagery and other features that provide outdoor travelers with information.
“Biking, hiking and the whole outdoors experience are a big part of our tourism product, and having accurate maps is an important step in making it more accessible and more attractive to our visitors,” said Brad Van Dommelen, Traverse City Tourism president.
MichiganTrailMaps.com has begun to research, map and post online the major trails in the Traverse City area. Once complete, Traverse City Tourism will then post the maps to its own website and distribute printed versions at its Visitor Center. The maps can be downloaded for free, or users can download the “Classic Trails of Michigan” map series for $4.95. The series features a laminated brochure-style layout.
