First Tracks

Location

Getting around Traverse City

First Tracks 2026 runs at two venues about 15 minutes apart. Transportation between them is not provided, so plan drive time between morning and afternoon sessions.

Map showing the driving route between Park Place Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Traverse City and Mt. Holiday

Park Place Hotel & Conference Center

300 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Registration, general sessions, breakouts, lunch and the evening events.

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Mt. Holiday

3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Outdoor and hands-on sessions, including rope work and rescue skills.

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Venue maps

Where each room and station sits

Use these layouts to find your session spaces quickly. They are for orientation only — signage and volunteers on site will confirm final room assignments.

Park Place Hotel upper level floor plan showing the Main Entrance, Lobby, Minervas Boardroom, Courtyard, Top of the Park and Lower Level Lakes Meeting Rooms

Park Place — upper level

Main entrance, lobby, Minervas Boardroom, Courtyard, Top of the Park and Beacon Lounge access.

Park Place Hotel lower level floor plan showing Grandview I & II, Boardman, Conference Rooms A & B, the Gallery and the Patio

Park Place — lower level

Grandview I & II, Boardman, Conference Rooms A & B, the Gallery and the Patio.

Illustrated site map of Mt. Holiday showing The Lodge, T-Bar & Grill Porch, The Green, the zip line launch, ski runs, and the surrounding grounds

Mt. Holiday grounds

The Lodge sits at the center with the front desk and zip line launch nearby. The T-Bar & Grill Porch and The Green are just west of the lodge, while the ski runs and scenic mountain area spread to the east and south. Park in the main lot and check in beside the lodge.