ABOUT KALKASKA:
Kalkaska County is 561 square miles of abundant natural resources with numerous recreational opportunities. There are over 80 inland lakes and 275 miles of streams and rivers, with numerous state and county parks in which to get close to the natural beauty that surrounds you in Kalkaska. The county averages 126 inches of snow each year, perfect for winter weather enthusiasts.

There are many family oriented organized events held in Kalkaska County, such as

• National Trout Festival
• Winter-Fest
• County Fair
• Blue Grass Festival
• Strawberry Social

 

Kalkaska has a sports complex - The Kaliseum -which has an indoor pool and an indoor skating rink. Other amenities include ball fields and the horse barns built by the very active equestrian clubs. Snowmobile, motocross and horseback riding enthusiasts will find numerous marked trails that wind their way through the county.

The population and labor force of Kalkaska County continues to grow. In 1995, the county population increased 8.88% over 1990. In 1997, the Grand Traverse LMA consisting of Benzie, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties, employed 19.1% of the labor force in the Goods Producing industry, 68% in the Service Producing industry, and 21.2% in Retail Trade (-Michigan Economic Development Corporation Web Site.)