🌱 Why Elk Rapids stands out among Michigan’s top lakeside weekend escapes
Elk Rapids, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Elk Rapids! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Elk Rapids stands out among Michigan’s top lakeside weekend escapes
- How Elk Rapids’ 4x400 relay powered a state runner-up finish
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Michigan Lakeside Getaways That Are Perfect For An Easy Escape (everafterinthewoods.com) — Elk Rapids earns a prime spot among Michigan’s easiest lakeside escapes, with Elk Rapids Day Park offering Grand Traverse Bay access, trails, picnic spots, and a sculpture walk. The village’s position between Elk Lake and the bay gives locals and visitors both calm inland water and big-lake views, plus an understated downtown that works well as a base for exploring the Chain of Lakes and Torch Lake. 
• Track & Field state champions crowned across Michigan (upnorthlive.com) — Elk Rapids track fans can celebrate a big day at the state meet, where the boys 4x400 relay won its race and helped the team secure a Division 3 runner-up finish. The article also recaps other Northern Michigan athletes’ titles, including Frankfort, Glen Lake, Buckley, and more, giving local readers a broad look at regional high school track success.
📸 Around Elk Rapids
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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FenFest - A Weekend Celebration of Wetlands ... →
Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire
9:00 am
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Milton Township Public Meeting-Planning Commission
Elk Rapids Chamber 7023 Cherry St | Kewadin, MI 49648
7:00 pm -
Elk Rapids Yoga Flow 2026 Class Schedule
Elk Rapids Chamber 212 River Street Upper Level Elk Rapids -
6th and 7th Awards Ceremony
Cherryland Middle School Elk Rapids, MI 49629
8:45 am -
TC Horse Shows Spring Series
Elk Rapids Chamber 6535 Bates Rd. Williamsburg, MI 49690
9:00 am -
FenFest at Grass River
Elk Rapids Chamber 6500 Alden Hwy Bellaire, MI
10:00 am -
Antrim County Board of Commissioners Meeting →
Elk Rapids Chamber Elk City , Michigan 49629
10:00 am -
Family Playgroup at Grass River →
Elk Rapids Chamber Elk City , Michigan 49629
10:30 am
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
📣 Elk Rapids Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Antrim County Bridge Club 299er Duplicate Bridge... →
Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden
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HISTORY HOUNDS: History of Michigan Lighthouses ... →
Bellaire Public Library, 111 S Bridge St, Bellaire
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Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG) →
Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden
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Alden Knitters & Crocheters →
Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Tuesday June 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Traverse City. Apply here.
- Envoy Air, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Airport Agent - Ramp and Customer Service in Traverse City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Rapids here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellaire
- Bellaire event to offer summer safety education, free gear for families (9and10news.com)
- Michigan clerk allegedly allowed her husband, a political radio host, to use computer with voter files (mlive.com)
- Michigan towns compete for $50K community grants (battlecreekenquirer.com)
Traverse City
- Milk & Honey Café and Ice Creamery in Traverse City wins best ice cream parlor in Michigan honors (9and10news.com)
- Decades-Old Murder of a Traverse City Mother Goes to Trial as Prosecutors Lean on New DNA (9and10news.com)
Ok Elk Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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