Rhonda Lassila

Rhonda Lassila is a columnist and correspondent for The Munising Beacon. Her column “Trailhead” highlights the region’s outdoor recreation and trail systems.

As president of the Munising Bay Trail Network, she has played a pivotal role in developing more than 50 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing. Adding these trails to the infrastructure already in place for cross-country skiing is helping transform Munising into a hub for year-round, nonmotorized outdoor activities.

A 1985 graduate of Munising High School, Lassila worked in manufacturing for more than three decades before retiring. Under her leadership, MBTN continues to expand its trail network and foster partnerships that enhance recreational opportunities across the Upper Peninsula.