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.
The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix