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Most people know that the National Park Service cares for national parks, a network of over 420 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The treasures in this system – the first of its kind in the world – have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share the legacies of this land. People from all around the world visit national parks to experience America's story, marvel at the natural wonders, and have fun. Places like the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, and Gettysburg are popular destinations, but so too are the hundreds of lesser known yet equally meaningful gems like Rosie the Riveter in California, Boston Harbor Islands in Massachusetts, and Russell Cave in Alabama. The American system of national parks was the first of its kind in the world, and provides a living model for other nations wishing to establish and manage their own protected areas. The park service actively consults with these Nations, sharing what we've learned, and gaining knowledge from the experience of others. Beyond national parks, the National Park Service helps communities across America preserve and enhance important local heritage and close-to-home recreational opportunities. Grants and assistance are offered to register, record and save historic places; create community parks and local recreation facilities; conserve rivers and streams, and develop trails and greenways.

Crystal Mountain is a family-owned, year-round ski, golf and spa resort located 28 miles southwest of Traverse City in beautiful northwest, lower Michigan. Amenities include downhill skiing on 59 downhill slopes, cross-country skiing on 30 km of groomed trails, a full-service spa, 36 holes of championship golf, an outdoor pool and water playground, Michigan's only alpine slide, lodging, dining, indoor pool and fitness center and top notch conference facilities for groups of up to 400 people. Crystal Spa, with 12 treatment rooms, meditation lounge and outdoor meditation garden with hot tub, is one of only six LEED certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) spa facilities in the nation. Looking to hit the links? Crystal Mountain offers 36 holes of championship golf. Crystal Mountain Golf School was named one of the Top 25 Golf Schools in America by GOLF Magazine in 2008, and is home to Junior Elite, the Midwest’s top junior golf instructional program. Mother Nature inspires - wide open spaces promote out-of-the-box thinking, and bonding becomes the most valuable business tool. When your team is surrounded by the beauty of northern Michigan, suddenly everything becomes more attainable. Our four-season conference center, flexible meeting spaces, advanced presentation technology and full service catering, Crystal does meetings and events like no other. Crystal Mountain is the perfect place for your corporate retreat, industry conference or team-building exercises. Within just a few hours drive (or quick flight) from Detroit or Chicago, Crystal Mountain serves as a delightful home base for all that the region has to offer, including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline just minutes away.

With 81 holes of spectacular golf, Treetops is truly the Midwest’s “Must Play” resort and arguably the best collection of golf anywhere in the country. Combine that with world-class instruction, spa, downhill skiing runs, snowmobiling, meetings and fairytale weddings and you have just some of the reasons people visit Treetops Resort & Spa. We invite you to discover your own reason to visit Michigan’s Most Spectacular Resort.