A motivated group of mountain bikers from the Northeast Chapter of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association recently built approximately nine miles of trail at the Mid Michigan Community College in Harrison, just north of Clare. I had the pleasure of experiencing this trail, last Tuesday, when I drove back to the Upper Peninsula. The best part about this trail is that it is located in an easily accessible location. It is located on a road that runs parallel to US-127, which can be accessed by ramps north and south of the trail. There is absolutely no backtracking for someone just passing through. In an odd sort of way, I am quite fortunate that I am familiar with how a new trail feels—fortunate because that means there is no shortage … Read entire article »