Park upgrades on the way for Onekama

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ONEKAMA -- A Northern Michigan community has been awarded a grant to improve it's parks and add value to the area.

Lang Park, Village Park, and the Watershed in Onekama will receive a $34,000 upgrade. The goal is to provide handicap accessible paths and to add to features like an amphitheater, paths, and possible a skating rink.

An Ann Arbor consultant is drawing up designs right now. Residents say improvements, especially to the village park are much needed.

Ann Kasson says, "If they're going to put more money into them, gosh, people will be using them even more. That's awesome."

Nature has played a roll on making Lang Park on Lake Michigan difficult to access.

Portage Lake Watershed Council Chair, Kathy Ervin says, "Over the years with shifting sands its become less easy for people who are handicap to get to water"

Organizers will reveal the design on July 28th at the Farr Center.

Manistee Area coupon booklet loaded with a ton of fun!!

*Free coupon booklet with lots of discounts for area shops and activities.

We just had a cancellation for a one bedroom suite for the **4th of July week-end. Call and reserve soon ...It won't last long!!

* Only available for a 3 or more night stay
** 2 night minimum stay

Travelers Motel enjoying a great summer season!

I hope everyone has been enjoying the great weather.Hard to believe but the summer is winding down and Labor Day is right around the corner! We are almost filled up for the Holiday. We have two queens and 3 single rooms still left. @ 2 day minimum. 3rd day is 10% off. Get out one last time this year and come on up to Onekama and visit the Travelers Motel and everything this area has to offer! You won't be sorry!

Summer at Travelers Motel in full swing!

We are very busy up here this season. Sorry haven't had the chance to post. This week is almost filled up,however,we do have a single room available today through Thursday. We still have some availabilities the week-end of the 30th. Don't forget "Onekama Days" August 5-8 !!

Manistee National Forest Festival

The Manistee National Forest Festival is about to begin! Travelers Motel still has a couple rooms for Friday and Sunday. Call soon!
Sorry, I have not been posting as much lately. So busy up here this summer. Please check out my facebook page. You can link to it on the home page of this site. Become a friend and receive discounts on room rates!

Fun in Northwest Michigan!

Come and stay at the Travelers Motel and spend time in Northwest Michigan..it is, by far, one of the most scenic areas! Make your reservation soon and the first person to mention the Riverside Canoe Trips will get a free pass for one canoe trip(3 people)or a free tubing trip(2 people) on the lower Platte River!www.canoemichigan.com

( Coupon restrictions: Void Holidays, Holiday week-ends, and all Saturday in July and August.
Advance reservation require)

Travelers Motel on the edge of the historic scenic M22 Highway

We are just a half a block from the newly designated "Gateway of Historic Scenic Highway M22"
If you haven't traveled this highway, you owe it to yourself to experience the breath taking view


















We have one room left for this week-end; our one bedroom kitchenette suite. Gorgeous room! Hurry it wont' be available for long!

Update: Sorry but we do not have any vacancies left for this week end. I hope we can accommodate you in the future!

The Lighthouse Cafe

Last Sunday Mike and I decided to take a ride up beautiful Highway M22 . Although the weather was not perfect ( even a little hail on the way there) it was still a gorgeous display of color through the rolling hills 9 miles up to Arcadia. Arcadia is another quaint little village along the Lake Shore. It boasts great beaches, cute shops and of course the famous Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course.
We went a little further up M22 and
we decided to try out a little cafe in Elberta, another little lake shore town, called The Lighthouse Cafe. This was a great choice. From the outside it looked like maybe a small "greasy spoon" type place. But we were pleasantly surprised when we entered. The first thing I noticed was how clean the place was. I always check the bathrooms out before I order. I know if the bathrooms are not clean then it is a good possibility that the kitchen isn't either. The bathroom was spotless. I peaked into the kitchen..spotless as well. I mean everything shined.There is even a smoking section for us smokers. Imagine that. There is beautiful mural on the wall painted by the owners mother.
The menu had a lot of great choices. We decided to go with the Special of the day, baked chicken. For $8.95 you get a huge salad, 4 pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and dinner roll. It was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try their homemade soups.

The Travelers Motel is the place to stay during your M22 Circle Color Tour!

Check out previous blogs for maps and info on the M22 Circle Tour.
The autumn colors are at their full glory right now. The weather is a little "crispy" just the way I love it. What a perfect time for a week-end get-away!
Don't forget your sweatshirts!
FYI:We still have some rooms available for this week-end so call soon to make your reservation.