Experience Idlewild

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Location
The community of Idlewild is a 3.5 hours drive from Detroit, MI. It is located 30 minutes east of Ludington, MI and 30 minutes north of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. History
For four decades after its establishment in 1912, Idlewild was a rural retreat for African Americans seeking a bit of rest and relaxation outside the confines of their segregated communities. They enjoyed

Idlewild’s natural beauty and year-round sporting activities, as well as some of the best musical entertainment west of New York City. Today
Things to do: play on Idlewild all-sports lake, take up a game at one of several nearby golf courses, hike Manistee National Forest, fish or canoe on the Pere Marquette River, bike or take your ORV out on the trails and so much more.

10/12/2025

🥞☕️ BLACK EDEN BREWS Idlewild Coffee Bar Morton's Motel

For more information contact Will at the Senior Center.
10/10/2025

For more information contact Will at the Senior Center.

Only a couple more weekends left to get your yummy delicious breakfast and coffee treats!
09/27/2025

Only a couple more weekends left to get your yummy delicious breakfast and coffee treats!

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Idlewild, MI
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