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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018
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Conventions are a fun and terrific way to learn more about your industry and meet other professionals in your field. They provide the information you need to build on your experience and grow in your profession. As a distinguished transportation company, we’re prepared to make your convention transportation the best it can be!
If you have yet to book transportation for your convention, we take you through the process step-by-step in this article. Once you’ve gone through each step and secured your transportation, your vehicle will be booked and you will be set for the day of your convention! Our reservations specialists usually reach out about a week before the date of your convention to ensure the details and information on file are correct, and to make any needed changes. On the day of your convention, the driver(s) will arrive at the specified pick-up location at the time discussed (usually 5-15 minutes early) with the vehicle(s) you selected. Upon meeting your driver(s), we recommend that you exchange phone numbers so communication can occur throughout your time together. Depending on the length of your convention and the services requested, your vehicle(s) will typically stay at the venue the entire time.
After the services are complete, you are all set! Your reservations specialist may reach out to you a day or two after your convention to ask for feedback on our services. As always, we appreciate having valuable customers like you and can’t wait to assist you with your transportation needs!
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2018
We are excited to announce that Trinity Transportation has become the transportation provider for six schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and four charter schools in northwest Detroit! Trinity’s buses will take students to and from school and to and from after-school programs at the Northwest Activities Center. In an effort to keep security high, the city will be implementing a card-swiping system on the buses and at the Northwest Activities Center. This system will send text messages to parents when their children enter and exit the school bus, and when they go to and from after-school programs. As with a lot of our current routes, the buses for these schools will have two adults on board at all times: a driver and an attendant. We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Detroit Public Schools and look forward to helping with the growth of our future students!
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Friday, April 13th, 2018
We’re making our way into April, and although the weather hasn’t been the warmest, there are still plenty of fun activities to do this spring in the Metro Detroit area! We’ve compiled a list of some of the outdoorsy activities and interesting events happening near you, directly from the Pure Michigan website.
April 14, 2018
- Down on the Farm in Downtown Detroit: Upland Hills Farms at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- The OAC archery range will be transformed into a barn and you will be able to get up close and friendly to cows, pigs, chickens, and more!
- Second Saturdays for Families: Insect-Repellent Bracelets at Michigan History Museum – Lansing, MI – Website
- Do you enjoy spending as much time as possible outdoors during the spring and summer? Then you know that insects that bite can get in the way of a good time! Get ready for them by using simple knot-tying skills to create an insect-repellent bracelet from cord and essential oils.
April 15th, 2018
- Help Our Pollinators at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- Come learn about the different pollinators that help sustain the lush and beautiful plant life in Michigan as well as how to better assist pollinators by becoming a smart gardener!
- Mutts Gone Nuts at Heinz C. Prechter Educational & Performing Arts Center – Taylor, MI – Website
- Scott and Joan Houghton and their hilarious pack of pooches have created a comedy dog thrill show like no other. Expect the unexpected in this top-notch presentation that includes incredible high flying frisbee dogs, tight wire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs, and of course, the one and only . . . Sammie the Talking Dog! Tickets are available for purchase at the website above.
April 21st, 2018
- Experience Earth Day at Chippewa Nature Center – Midland, MI – Website
- Come celebrate the 48th Earth Day by participating in stewardship activities that benefit our planet! Plant a tree or shrub, learn about invasive exotic plants, plant wildflower seeds to take home, drop off your recyclable items, and more!
- Ypsilanti Comic Con at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church – Ypsilanti, MI
- Ypsilanti Comic Con will be back this spring! Attendees will have the opportunity to explore over 25 tables of comic books, action figures, toys, original art and more!
April 22nd, 2018
- Earth Day Composting 101 at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- Learn all about composting and how to reduce the amount of waste headed to the landfill while adding nutrients to your yard and garden! OAC will provide you with the information you need, and will even send you home with a small amount of starter to get your compost going – just bring an empty pop bottle or water bottle to the program!
- Earth Day Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup Event at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- Volunteer with the Outdoor Adventure Center as they lead an Adopt-a-Beach cleanup event along the Detroit River in Milliken State Park. Volunteers will not only prevent trash from entering the Great Lakes, but will participate in a citizen science data collection effort to categorize the type of litter collected. The data will be shared with beach managers and scientists so solutions to pollution problems can be developed.
April 25th, 2018
- Wild Over Wednesday: Wild for Wetlands at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- Spring has sprung, and wetlands around our beautiful state are teeming with wildlife getting ready for the nesting season. There will be games and activities focused on the importance of wetlands for wildlife and for people, and information will be provided about local wetlands that you can visit this spring and summer.
April 28th, 2018
- Pitch Hit & Run at Montibeller Park – Ypsilanti, MI – Website
- Participants compete in either the Baseball Division or Softball Division and have the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition including Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships, and the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week.
- Arbor Day Celebration at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- Celebrate the 146th National Arbor Day with the Outdoor Adventure Center! Engage with others as you learn how to choose and plant trees that are native and helpful to our Michigan ecosystems. Take a hike with the OAC at 1 p.m. to identify trees in Milliken State Park. The first 50 participants will receive a seedling to take home and plant!
- Photo Workshop at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- Have you ever wanted to discover the world of wildlife photography but just didn’t know where to begin? Join the OAC as they dive into a day of discovery with professional wildlife photographer Norm Rutkowske to learn the philosophy behind wildlife photography. Event guests will get the chance to enjoy wildlife photography first-hand and partake in a photoshoot of the Outdoor Adventure Center black rat snake in Milliken State Park.
April 29th, 2018
- Michigan Birds of Prey at Outdoor Adventure Center – Detroit, MI – Website
- Join Michigan Avian Experience to meet some of Michigan’s live birds of prey, which may include a hawk, eagle, owl and/or falcon, to reveal their remarkable survival adaptations and behaviors. Visitors will have the opportunity to feel feathers and explore skulls and other bird parts like feet and bones.
May 5th, 2018
- Highland Recreation Area Volunteer Stewardship Workday – White Lake, MI – Website
- Join volunteer stewards Bill B. and Kathy W. in pulling non-native, invasive garlic mustard from high quality woodlands. Come see first-hand how this plant starts to get a foothold if we don’t take action to stop it! Volunteers are asked to register ahead of time at the website link above.
- How to Write Calligraphy at River Raisin National Battlefield Park – Monroe, MI – Website
- Learn how to write calligraphy at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park! RSVPs are requested; please call the Visitor Center to reserve your spot.
May 6th, 2018
- Passport 2 Pittsfield at Pittsfield Charter Township Hall – Ann Arbor, MI – Website
- Everyone is invited to park at one of six Township facilities and hop onto an AAATA bus to visit the other buildings and participate in family friendly activities. The event is a day for fun, discovery, and creation!
May 10th, 2018
- Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival at Frankenmuth River Place – Frankenmuth, MI – Website
- It’s time for the Funtown Chowdown, Frankenmuth’s 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops! The fun begins in May and will take place on the second Thursday of each month from 5pm-9pm each date – that’s five chances to treat yourself and your family to excellent food, beer, and family fun!
May 12th, 2018
- Mother & Daughter Tea at River Raisin National Battlefield Park – Monroe, MI – Website
- Sit back and sip on fresh brewed tea and eat sweet goodies as you honor Mother’s Day! Seats are limited; please call the Visitor Center to reserve your spot.
- The Spirit of Detroit 60th Anniversary Celebration at Spirit Plaza – Detroit, MI – Website
- This is an event to support Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the artistic legacy of Marshall Fredericks. Through his collection and archives, temporary exhibitions, publications, and education programs, the Museum contributes to scholarly discourse and serves diverse audiences. Please visit the website for more details and to purchase tickets.
May 20, 2018
- Stephen 70th Annual Spring Polish Festival at St. Stephen Parish Grounds – New Boston, MI – Website
- Join parishioners as they celebrate their Polish heritage! Band, dancing, dinners, bingo, craft show, carnival rides, kids’ game tent, white elephant tent, men’s softball tournament, and 50/50 & basket raffles all weekend long!
- Eastern Market Flower Day at Eastern Market – Detroit, MI – Website
- This event is an all-day affair showcasing every variety of perennial, annual, and seasonal bud ever grown and is the market’s busiest weekend of the year. People from all over the state and region flock to Eastern Market for this annual ushering in of spring, when 15 acres of space is covered with every possible variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs!
May 29th, 2018
- Lansing Lugnuts: Game of Thrones Night at Cooley Law School Stadium – Lansing, MI – Website
- Baseball is coming to Cooley Law School Stadium on May 19th, 2018! Join fellow fans in celebrating Game of Thrones Night. Sit on the throne; enjoy wine tastings, food specials, and more! The first 1,000 fans get a custom Noah Syndergaard Game of Thrones bobblehead! Please visit the website for more details and to purchase tickets.
For more events taking place in Michigan this spring, visit the event calendar on the Pure Michigan website here!
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Friday, December 1st, 2017
‘Tis the season for snow, lights, and holiday celebrations! Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah there is something for you to check out in Metro Detroit or Toledo this holiday season! Check out the list below of some of the events happening in your neck of the woods. And when planning your holiday trips (even to the events below), don’t forget to take a look at our services!
Northern Michigan Winter, Tom Haxby
Metro Detroit
- Wayne County Lightfest
- Dates: November 16, 2017 – December 31, 2017
- Times: Monday through Friday 7:00pm – 10:00pm / Saturday and Sunday 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Location: Merriman Hollow Park – Westland, MI
- This magical light display is a wonder to drive through and “the Midwest’s largest and longest light show”. There are over 47 holiday-themed scenes, perfect for driving through with the holiday tunes blasting!
- Skating the Rink at Campus Martius Park
- Holiday Celebration & Christkindlmarkt
- Date: December 1-3, 2017
- Time: 11:00am
- Location: Frankenmuth Farmers Market – Frankenmuth, MI
- Frankenmuth is known for its love for Christmas, and you can experience it by attending the German Christmas Street Market also known as Christkindlmarkt! Frankenmuth has so much to offer during the holiday season from a Nativity with live animals to festive decorations and live music. While there, don’t forget to visit Bronner’s Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store!
- Website: http://frankenmuthfarmersmarket.org/images/2017Christkindlmarkt.jpg
- Santa’s Magic Forest
- Dates: December 1-23, 2017 – Friday through Sunday
- Times: Fridays 5:00pm – 8:00pm / Saturdays 1:00pm – 8:00pm / Sundays 1:00pm – 7:00pm
- Location: Heritage Park Activity Building – Taylor, MI
- Santa’s Magic Forest is a giant holiday display with a wide variety of magical winter village scenes, some featuring moving animatronic figures. A lot of the displays were originally created for Hudson’s Department Stores and later acquired by the city of Taylor. All proceeds benefit the Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry.
- Website: https://www.exploretaylor.com/1213/Santas-Magic-Forest
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- Holly Dickens Festival
- Date: December 2-3 & 9-10, 2017
- Time: Varies
- Location: Holly Michigan’s Historic District
- This is the 44th year of the Holly Dickens Festival, the oldest and longest running Dickens themed event in the USA. The festival is full of entertainment, food, vendors, and even has a presentation of A Christmas Carol!
- Website: http://hollydickensfestival.org/
- Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
- Date: December 1-30, 2017 – Friday through Saturday
- Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
- Location: Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum – Dearborn, MI
- Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village is a wonderful experience of Christmases past, named “one of the Top 10 Christmas experiences” in the country by Reader’s Digest and USA Today. Take a walk down the lantern-lit paths, go ice skating, and say hi to Santa and his reindeer, all while soaking in the magic of Christmas. You can also go on a historical home tour, take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon or in a Model T, enjoy songs from carolers and live music performances, and watch the fireworks finale with a singalong!
- Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/holiday-nights-in-greenfield-village/
- Rochester Kris Kringle Market and Hometown Christmas Parade
- Date: December 1-3, 2017
- Time: Friday 4:00pm – 10:00pm / Saturday 12:00pm – 10:00pm / Sunday 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Location: W. Fourth Street – Downtown Rochester, MI
- The Rochester Kris Kringle Market is a festive market inspired by the Christmas markets that have been held in Europe for centuries. The shops will offer unique, hand-crafted items and delicious specialty food. There will also be fun activities and entertainment such as a visit with Santa, crafts, a horse-drawn carriage ride, and carolers! The festivities finish off with the Hometown Christmas Parade on December 3rd.
- Website: https://www.downtownrochestermi.com/kris-kringle-market/
- Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
- Date: December 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 20-23, 26-31 (2017)
- Time: Weeknights and Sundays 5:30pm – 9:00pm / Fridays and Saturdays 5:30pm – 10:00pm
- Location: Detroit Zoo – Royal Oak, MI
- Experience the wonder of the Detroit Zoo in winter as you walk through spectacular light displays, animal sculptures, and illuminated trees and buildings. Included are holiday entertainment and activities along with the chance to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 4-D theatre.
- Website: https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-events/wild-lights/
- Fantasyland
- Date: December 1-24, 2017 – Wednesday through Sunday
- Times: Wednesday through Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm / Saturday and Sunday 2:0pm – 8:00pm
- Location: 3240 Ferris Ave – Lincoln Park, MI
- Fantasyland is a wondrous place filled with the magic of Christmas. Experience the North Pole and see Santa’s elves prepare for Christmas, hear carols being sung by the Fantasyland School children’s choir, and spend some time with Santa at this fun holiday event.
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/pg/lpfantasyland/about/
- Cosmic Christmas – The Light Show
- Date: December 1-30, 2017
- Times: Daily 4:00pm / Thursday through Saturday 7:00pm
- Location: Sloan Longway Museum, Planetarium, and Automotive Gallery – Flint, MI
- This Christmas light show is set to stunning 4k visuals and filled with 16 songs that will amp up your holiday cheer!
- Website: http://sloanlongway.org/cosmicchristmas/
- Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic
- Dates: December 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 21-23, 26-30 (2017)
- Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad – Flint, MI
- One of Mid Michigan’s favorite holiday traditions, Christmas at Crossroads Village is a holiday experience where you will find costumed villagers, gifts and stocking stuffers, holiday lights, live entertainment, and model trains and craft demonstrations – and, of course, Santa!
- Website: http://geneseecountyparks.org/crossroads-village/programs/christmas-holiday-magic/
- Menorah in the D
- Date: December 12, 2017
- Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- Location: Campus Martius Park – Detroit, MI
- Come witness the giant menorah lighting in Campus Martius Park! Enjoy plenty of outdoor activities including marshmallow roasting, dancing dreidels, complementary snack bar and hot cider, fire juggling, dreidel mascots, mitzvah station, and more!
- Website: http://www.menorahinthed.com
- Chanukah Wonderland
- Dates: December 13, 14, 17, 18
- Times: Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm / Wednesday, Thursday, Monday 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- Location: Orchard Mall – West Bloomfield Township, MI
- This event features a 10 foot “coin-orah”, Chanukah mug decorating, donut baking and decorating, dreidel bounce house and mascot, delicious food, and more! Visit on Monday and witness the grand menorah lighting celebration with the Detroit marching band at 5:00pm!
- Website: http://www.baischabad.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/2022950
- One Candle for Tzedakah – Family Hanukkah Celebration
- Date: December 14, 2017
- Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Location: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
- The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor is hosting a Star Wars themed Hanukkah party – costumes welcome! Join them for One Candle for Tzedakah, where the community gathers to celebrate Hanukkah by giving to families in need. A meal will be shared along with activities, but the main focus of the event will be preparing gifts for families who would not otherwise have the means to enjoy the holiday season.
- Website: https://jccannarbor.org/
- The Drop – Motor City NYE
- Date: December 31, 2017
- Time: 4:00pm – 1:00am
- Location: Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square Park – Detroit, MI
- This New Year’s Eve festivity has all you could ask for in a NYE event from local celebrity hosts and ice skating to a ball drop and fire jugglers and acrobats. Included is a kids’ zone from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, featuring balloon animals, karaoke, face painting, bounce houses, a jungle gym, and more!
- Website: http://motorcitynye.com
Toledo
- Lights Before Christmas
- Dates: November 18, 2017 – December 31, 2017
- Times: Sunday through Thursday 3:00pm – 8:00pm / Friday and Saturday 3:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Toledo Zoo
- Witness the enchanting lights of the Toledo Zoo with over one million lights and more than 200 illuminated animal images! New this year is the Scenes of Wonder, which is a 3D holiday story complete with music and projected onto the side of the Carnivore Café. In addition to the magnificent light display, there are also rides, the Santa Dives show, caroling, and a beer garden for the parents!
- Website: http://www.toledozoo.org/lights
- Hanukkah Palooza
- Christmas at the Peristyle
- Date: December 2, 2017
- Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Location: Toledo Museum of Art
- Back by popular demand, Christmas at the Peristyle will again present the songs and stories of the season in an event that your family will remember for years to come. This event will feature sing-a-longs, the talented Toledo Opera Chorus, Toledo Symphony School of Music, and a special visit from Santa. Pre-concert activities begin at 2:00 pm.
- Website: http://www.toledosymphony.com/events/2017/12/02/the-andersons-family-series/christmas-at-the-peristyle/
- River Rose and the Magical Christmas Storytime
- Date: December 16, 2017
- Time: 11:00am
- Location: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Franklin Park
- Get your family together and head to Barnes & Noble to hear this fun story about a little girl, River Rose, who is determined to stay up all night to personally deliver a note to Santa, but ends up falling asleep and wakes to find she’s on a magical adventure!
- Website: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061899337-0
- Noon Year’s Eve
- Date: December 31, 2017
- Time: 11:00am
- Location: Toledo Zoo
- The Toledo Zoo provides all of the fun of the late-night New Year’s Eve celebrations during the day so little ones can enjoy them as well! This year, the Zoo is focused on making 2018 a greener year and will celebrate the stroke of noon with the rising of their recycling ball, a waterfall of biodegradable confetti, apple juice toast, and, of course, a singalong of Auld Lang Syne. There will also be an ice carving demonstration, crafts, the Ice Slide and Bumper Cars on Ice, and more!
- Website: https://www.toledozoo.org/noon-years-eve
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Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
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Fall is the season of pumpkins, costumes, changing leaves, apple orchards and cider mills, haunted houses…and football! The football season has started, teams taking to the field to show their skills and fans ready to cheer them on in the stands. Football is one of America’s favorite pastimes, providing a fun place for people to come together and root for their favorite teams. From college to middle school to the NFL, football gives us one more thing to look forward to in the fall!
Trinity Transportation is proud to sponsor and provide our buses for the athletic departments of Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University! We are excited to watch how the season progresses for our teams – we have our EMU and WSU gear ready!
Catch us at Eastern Michigan University’s homecoming football game on October 21st and their game against Bowling Green University on November 21st (Senior Day). We’ll be handing out goodies, providing information about our services, and cheering on the Eagles! If you’re attending either of these games, be sure stop by our booth!
Eastern Michigan University Football Schedule:
- 10/14 – 12:00pm – vs Army West Point – Away
- 10/21 – 2:00pm – vs Western Michigan University – Home (Homecoming)
- 10/26 – 7:00pm – vs Northern Illinois – Away
- 11/02 – 7:00 pm – vs Ball State – Home
- 11/08 – 7:00/7:30pm – vs Central Michigan University – Away
- 11/15 – 7:00/8:00pm – vs Miami University – Away
- 11/21 – 7:00pm – vs Bowling Green State University – Home (Senior Day)
- 12/02 – TBA – MAC Championship – Detroit, MI
Wayne State University Football Schedule:
- 10/14 – 6:00pm – vs Northwood University – Home (Homecoming)
- 10/21 – 1:00pm – vs Michigan Technological University – Away
- 10/28 – 12:00pm – vs Ashland University – Home
- 11/04 – 12:00pm – vs Northern Michigan University – Home
- 11/11 – 12:00pm – vs Davenport University – Away
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Friday, September 29th, 2017
The fall season is a gorgeous time in Michigan. From the changing leaves and crisp, cool weather to the cider mills and apple orchards, there’s nothing quite like fall in Michigan. It’s the perfect time to plan a vacation to scope out the beautiful views this state has to offer – and Trinity can take your group there! We’ve compiled a list of some great cities to visit (and a few things to do in each) to get you started.
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Upper Peninsula:
- Sault Ste. Marie – Sault Ste. Marie has plenty of things to do from exploring ships to visiting the breathtaking Tahquamenon Falls to touring museums and historic sites. On top of the usual sites, Sault Ste. Marie also has a Fall Colors Tour, where you can discover the bright colors of fall in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
- Munising – This gorgeous city has several must-see locations: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising Falls, Wagner Falls, Miners Falls, and Miners Castle Rock – all worth making the time to visit!
- Mackinac Island – At Mackinac Island, you’ll never be without something to do! Visit Arch Rock, Mackinac Island State Park, the Haunted Theatre, Fort Mackinac, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, and the Mackinac Bridge Museum. You also have the option to go biking, golfing, shopping, and enjoy some classic Mackinac Island fudge!
- Marquette – Named one of the Top 25 Best Places to Travel by Gear Patrol Adventure List, Marquette is a picturesque city known for Presque Isle Point Park, Marquette Harbor lighthouse and Maritime Museum, and the Marquette black rocks.
- Ontonagon – Experience the untouched forests of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park; one of the best scenic places in Michigan, Lake of the Clouds; and the beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails at Bond Falls.
Northern Lower Peninsula:
- Traverse City – View the stunning scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes (bike or hike your way there to see even more), take a wine or beer tour, or go for a walk through the woods at Pyramid Point. Traverse City has beautiful beaches, plenty of shops downtown, and energetic nightlife.
- Cheboygan – If you’re looking to be close to the water, Cheboygan is the place for you. Consisting of three rivers and three lakes, you’ll be able to participate in water activities on 40 miles of open water. If water isn’t your thing, take to the many trails and recreation areas, and the Cheboygan State Park, for some drier outdoor activities with a scenic view.
- Petoskey – Known for its exquisiteness, Michigan’s state stone, and its wonderfully fresh air, Petoskey has beaches, biking, breweries, wineries, and fun events and attractions.
- Harbor Springs – This delightful town offers lots of events and activities for all ages, including outdoor activities, festivals, art exhibitions, and theatre performances. Take a drive down M-119 in the Tunnel of Trees, a magnificent sight in the fall.
- Midland – Midland is home to Dow Gardens, a 110-acre botanical paradise, and several places that allow you to let your creativity fly. You can also catch a Great Lakes Loons end-of-season minor league baseball game or go hiking at the Chippewa Nature Center.
- Bay City – Get ready for tall ships, unique antique shops, lake activities, and historic scenery in Bay City. This city has everything you need for a perfect fall vacation, including a walk along the riverwalk, tours of historic buildings, and different film and music festivals.
Southern Lower Peninsula:
- Ann Arbor – With an abundance of events going on (including the Downtown Ann Arbor Oktoberfest), Ann Arbor is the place to be if you’re looking for a city with gorgeous fall colors and plenty to do. A visit to the University of Michigan campus is a must– their historic buildings, museums, art, and forestry are things you don’t want to miss.
- Frankenmuth – “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, home of world-famous dinners, traditional festivals, and numerous one-of-a-kind shops. You’ll feel the magic of Christmas all year round in Frankenmuth.
- Holland – Holland is home to the “Dutch Experience” and unique activities such as their historic walking tours and the Holland Bowl Mill. Take time for outdoor activities to see the beauty of fall in Michigan, and visit the Holland State Park and Big Red Lighthouse.
- Muskegon – Travel to Muskegon for scenic trails, waterfront restaurants, and arts and entertainment. If you’d like to experience more than the usual sights, check out the different events Muskegon has in the fall: Halloween Harvest Weekend, Oktoberfest, City of the Dead, and Pumpkin Fest!
- Grand Rapids – This bustling city has a perfect mix of beer (check out their many breweries), food, music, and art to satisfy any traveler’s needs. The farmer’s markets, apple orchards, and cider mills will be waiting for you this fall.
- Kalamazoo – Make time for the Fort Custer State Park, biking different trails, and various types of tours to get the full experience of Kalamazoo. This city has plenty to offer from outdoor activities to fall-themed festivals and events to breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
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- Port Huron – Port Huron is a small city with big city features, offering coffee houses, waterfront restaurants, shops, golf, and beaches. Take a walk on the boardwalk or go swimming and view the magnificent Blue Water Bridge.
- Caseville – Caseville is known for its beaches, amusement center, one-of-a-kind shops and festivities, and abundant outdoor activities. Take the time to witness the beauty of a Huron sunset from Sand Point.
- Lexington – Visit this charming village for a relaxing vacation filled with bountiful history of the lumber era, shops, eateries, and free concerts in the park.
- Port Austin – Take a walk down the Port Austin pier, enjoy the shops and restaurants downtown, and kayak in Lake Huron to Turnip Rock, then stop by Pak’s Backyard Café and Beer Garden to finish off your night.
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
For some families, getting ready to go back to school can be a stressful time. Between purchasing backpacks and school supplies to clothes and shoes, it can be hard to cover the costs. This is where Operation Backpack steps in. Operation Backpack provides backpacks filled with school supplies, toiletries, and water bottles to children in need so they can enter the school year prepared and ready to learn.
Trinity Transportation was proud to provide backpacks for the Operation Backpack Back to School Rally on Friday, August 25th, 2017, at River Rouge High School. The event was packed with families enjoying all of the fun activities on a nice summer day. There were three bounce houses with slides, free food and bottled water, school information (and information from various vendors), a slush machine, and much more. Paws from the Detroit Tigers even made an appearance! Home Depot handed out boats for the kids to build and aprons for them to wear (and write their names on!), and Metro PCS was taking individual photos and printing them off with a special frame for families to take home.
Tarence Wheeler, Operation Backpack organizer, said of the event: “Because of our great partnership with Trinity Transportation, we provided over 1,500 backpacks stuffed with school supplies & toiletries for students. We know that student success is predicated on adult participation. Collectively we can alleviate all non-academic barriers.”
The River Rouge Operation Backpack rally was extremely successful and we are honored to have been a partner!
To see more pictures from the Back to School Rally, take a look at our Facebook page!
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
It’s August, which means it’s back-to-school time! With summer coming to a close, it is the time to buy new supplies and to get in the spirit of learning.
In preparation of the school year, Trinity Transportation is proud to partner with Lakeview Public Schools to “Stuff the Bus”! We have been a part of this event for over five years, providing one of our school buses to be filled with donated school supplies. Donations of new backpacks, pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, glue sticks, folders, rulers, etc., will be accepted from August 14th – 25th at 27575 Harper (Wheat Educational Campus). These items will be given to children at Lakeview Public Schools to assist with needed school supplies for the year.
For further information, please contact Lakeview Public Schools at (586) 445-4000, ext. 2501. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
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