Ready to explore Marquette's trails? Lori Hauswirth and Jeni Kilpela from NTN Trails located in Marquette, Michigan discuss the organization's history, volunteer efforts, and extensive trail system.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of community support for trail maintenance
• The diverse year-round activities available on the trails
• The various events that draw people to the area.

Links:

NTN Trails Website: https://noquetrails.org/

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Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to NTN Trails

00:29 Welcome to Total Michigan

01:08 Meet Lori and Jeni

01:40 What is NTN Trails?

02:34 Lori's Journey with NTN Trails

03:58 Jeni's Involvement with NTN Trails

05:05 The Origins of NTN Trails

06:07 Funding and Membership

07:45 Trail Maintenance Challenges

08:18 Land Ownership and Partnerships

10:27 Year-Round Trail Use

16:26 Volunteer Contributions

19:14 Key Events and Festivals

23:36 Membership Benefits

25:19 Visitor Information and Support

26:53 Conclusion and Contact Information