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  • Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Northville, Michigan

    If you take a quick look at the map on our Destinations page, one overarching aspect includes that the Northville's predominant water system, the Walled Lake Branch of the Middle Rouge River, flows bifurcates We love REI and make weekly pilgrimages to the Northville location, but for this article, we'd like to T&C's location on The Twist is also an added perk - nothing quite like having your new favorite bike Rebecca's encourages you to ease into your morning before hitting the trail - take your time and enjoy

  • Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dexter, Michigan

    Reverting to my natural state, I arrived late to our lunch date. "Sorry I'm late - Dexter is an AWESOME town, got carried away exploring. Once completed, the trail will not only connect major population centers like Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti to flagship parks like Waterloo and Pinckney State Recreation Areas, but will also constitute a key The one that I was late to?

  • Meet Rucking: The Perfect Trail Sport for Offseason Recreation

    Born out of military boot camp training, the physical and mental benefits of "Rucking" is taking the BENEFITS OF RUCKING When I'm leading a guided hike, I try my best to make the experience as holistically Studies support that building up your resiliency through acts like rucking will translate into becoming For footwear, we recommend treating rucking exactly like backpacking - supportive trail runners for easier middle of Penosha's 17% grade incline, but trust us - your celebratory post-hike brew at the Bishop Lake

  • What We're Wearing: Expedition Detroit's Top Outdoor Gear Picks for June 2024

    HEADSPACE: Everything from the Neck Up Don't panic - you do NOT have to look like this 2000s ad of a designed to protect your forehead, ears, and even neck from the sun's punishing rays while paddling on the lake Make sure you stay figuratively (or perhaps literally) fed by taking care of your legs with these top Let's just say we own more pairs than we'd like to admit...and we're planning on purchasing more. Plus, the spray's scent-free formula won't leave you smelling like bug spray.

  • #TrailTuesday: Cycling Novi's "Hidden Gem" ITC Corridor Trail

    Dear reader, please - don't be like me. to hike, bike, and run between different parks and communities without the risk of sharing traffic lanes After the Boardwalk, 10 Mile Road brings your first of six road crossings that you will make during your Please note that vehicles ARE NOT REQUIRED TO STOP when you are making this crossings. Simply retrace your path south, although hopefully taking a little extra time to enjoy any sights that

  • Explore Michigan Backpacking with Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear

    Spear-headed especially by gear manufacturers like CTUG, the recreational world is moving towards producing mention to Austin that I had noticed the recent uptick in thru-hikers opting for larger water bottles lately pocket so inconveniently located that you either rely on buddies to grab your water, or completely take Founded in 2018 by Austin Gongos and Nathan Ackerman, CTUG strives to make durable and lightweight gear

  • The Ultimate Michigan Hunting Cheatsheet - Fall 2022 Edition

    There is a late antler-less firearm season open on private lands only from December 12, 2022 - January

  • Expedition Essentials: Bowhunting Gear for Michigan Deer Season

    As such, your camo repertoire should consist of items like lightweight shirts, pants, and baseball cap conditions and base layers, a heavier shirt, thicker pants, gloves, beanie, and a warm, insulated jacket for late purchase, but you should also review a boot’s ankle support, tread, weight, and weather-specific features like In other words, a solid pair of hunting boots should make you feel indestructible while in the field. I like to place hand warmers in my gloves (certain gloves have compartments specifically for hand warmers

  • Five Reasons Why You should Ditch the Pavement for a Trail Run

    key reasons why you should trade your neighborhood route for a natural path the next time that you lace With these races all coming to fruition, we understand that runners by this point likely have a training mileage logged and lessons learned along the journey, dare we add one more piece of unsolicited advice: Make Looked like fun - and the polar opposite of my first racing experience. On the other hand, softer running surfaces like dirt paths alleviate each stride’s impact so that your

  • Trail Running Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Ditching the Pavement

    Trail running can take place anywhere you run on natural terrain . Carries your essentials like water, snacks, and a first-aid kit.  It feels a bit like tightrope walking but with more speed and excitement. And makes it easier for you to adapt to changing terrain. Lace up those shoes and grab your hydration pack.

  • #TrailTuesday: The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center's Hiking Loops in Troy

    care of business and finally take the North. The cumulative effect of those celebrations takes us to today: an overcast, rainy, sluggish, and likely Something we could all benefit from in the post-holidays/Lions celebratory wake. Newburgh Lakeview Trail, and Detroit's Dequindre Cut. They seem to really, really like this trail.

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