The Old Mission Peninsula is approximately 18 miles long with the 45th parrallel crossing the northern tip.

The northern part of the old mission peninsula has a large farming community. The area is abundant in fruit producing trees; cherries, apples, peaches, pears, and prunes. This area has become recongnized as an award winning wine producing area and has several wineries, and tasting rooms. Blackberries and Raspberries also grow on the peninsula.

As you travel the peninsula, you see the orchards, vineyards, landscapes including East & West Grand Traverse Bay. The Old Mission Lighthouse and park are located at the tip of the peninsula. The park area has a picnic and beach area. There are also trails to take in the woods. As the seasons change a walk on the trail brings a new viewpoint from the summer sun, to the painted leaves of fall to the glistening white snow of winter. the trillium announces the arrival of spring with it's early bloom.