Across Forsyth Township, new cabins, campgrounds, and short-term rentals are reshaping how visitors experience the Upper Peninsula. What was once a community known primarily for its natural beauty and small-town charm is now becoming a destination with modern lodging choices that still reflect the area’s rugged authenticity.

At the southern edge of Marquette County lies a community with everything it needs to thrive, except a few of the essentials that make life convenient and welcoming. The former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base has transformed into a growing residential and business district, home to more than 3,000 people, a regional airport, and a growing mix of industries, services, and families.

If you’re in the trades, Forsyth Township is a place where your skills are in demand. From new home construction to renovations, business improvements to custom cabins, the work never seems to slow down. Skilled contractors, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, and general laborers are essential to keeping up with the needs of our growing community.

Every spring in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, something extraordinary happens along the quiet roads between the Knotty Pine and the Up North Lodge. The U.P. Pink Power 17-Mile Walk isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of strength, remembrance, and the unshakable spirit of community.

Forsyth Township is home to 52 lakes, thousands of acres of public land, and an extensive network of ORV and snowmobile trails that crisscross the region.

While many towns are losing services, healthcare services in Forsyth Township are flourishing and have been expanding in recent decades bucking nationwide trends.