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04/20/2025

You need to try this exhilarating mountain coaster, it's thrilling!

08/17/2023

The Gravity Hill in Northern Michigan where you car rolls uphill.

If you were to draw lines on a map between Arcadia, Frankfort, and Thompsonville you will create a triangle in the northwest part of the Lower Peninsula. In the middle of the triangle in the southern part of Benzie County, strange things happen on a rural stretch of road. Where Putney Road meets up to M-22 gravity works backward. if you stop on the hill and put your car in neutral it will roll uphill.

The easiest way to find Putney Road is from M-22. About halfway between Arcadia and Frankfort take County road 602 also known as Joyfield Road to the East. About 2 miles down the road you will come to Blaine Christian Church on the corner of Joyfield and Putney Road. Take a right heading south on Putney Road. when you get to the curve in the road you can turn around and then head back north on Putney and stop when you get to the yellow sign that shows a stop sign ahead. Leave your car running so the steering and brakes work and then put your car in neutral and it will roll up the hill. You can see it in the photo I posted and you can see the road goes up and only the top of the stop sign on Joyfield road is visible. I am not sure how to explain it but it’s the strangest feeling to roll uphill. If you do it, please be careful.

If you love exploring Michigan, I hope you will take a look at Lost In Michigan books available on Amazon HERE https://amzn.to/415b9Dn

07/20/2023

https://www.alltrails.com/us/michigan/thompsonville

Looking for the best hiking trails in Thompsonville? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 4 scenic trails in the Thompsonville area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore....

01/03/2023

In Benzie County, Michigan, Crystal Mountain resort is a northern Michigan destination for families all year long. This ski, golf, and, spa resort is a must-visit in Thompsonville, MI.

12/26/2022

Trails are open and ready! So is our Tasting Room.
Bike, ski, hike to Iron Fish using the trail head that connects to the Betsie Valley Trail System and ❄️

Book a tour here:
https://book.peek.com/s/5b77d649-a2bf-4b16-aef3-397a907a628b/gM7j

Tasting Room Hours:
Monday, Dec. 26th – 12 – 9
Tuesday, Dec 27th – 3 - 8
Wednesday, Dec 28th – 3 – 8
Thursday, Dec. 29th – 3 – 8
Friday, Dec. 30th – 12 – 9
Saturday, Dec. 31st – 12 – 9
Sunday, Jan 1st – CLOSED
Monday Jan 2nd – CLOSED

09/10/2022

07/06/2022

Great day on the river! 😃

05/31/2022

When considering “The Great American Road Trip” or noteworthy road trips in North America, Michigan is often overlooked, as is also often the case for the Midwest as a whole. However, with thousands of miles of pristine freshwater coastline—the longest coastline of any state, with the exceptio...

04/09/2022

The Trail from Beulah to Thompsonville is gravel and dirt -- unwelcoming to most riders. The Friends are working to pave the 12 mile section and make it accessible for all. Use the link below to read about our exciting plans!
https://betsievalleytrail.org/2022/03/show-your-support-for-completing-the-trail-to-thompsonville/

01/27/2022

The Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail got a grant from Mountain Dew to help build a...

01/13/2022

Snowshoeing through woods and vineyards, followed by a stop in the tasting room for a wine flight or some hot chili. Sounds like our kind of winter afternoon.