M-22 is well known for its scenic beauty, natural resources, the abundance of recreational opportunities, and a rich cultural history tied to the geographic location and the spirit of people. The communities along M-22 continue to work for theprotection of the rural character, natural resources, and historical and cultural areas.
The M-22 Byway begins on M-22 on the east side of Leelanau County at the Traverse City/Elmwood Township boundary and traverses north along Grand Traverse Bay/Lake Michigan to the Village of Northport, then down the west side of the County turning off on M-109 in Glen Arbor through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, then back to M-22 through Empire into Benzie County.
The Byway also includes the Leelanau County connector, which is an east-west road M-204 that runs across the center of the County and crosses over Lake Leelanau at the Narrows. In Benzie County, M-22 traverses through the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Frankfort/Elberta area, and the Herring Lakes south to the Manistee County boundary. M-22 in Manistee County passes through agricultural lands and Onekama/Portage Lake area.
To view the FY 2026 Meeting Schedule (October 2025 - September 2026) please visit https://www.m22byway.org/meetings. Residents, local officials, and members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the M-22 Pure Michigan Byway Committee.
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- Kathy Stuart, Michigan Rubber Products Human Resource Manager