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  • #TrailTuesday: Braving Highland Recreation Area's A-B-C-D Loops

    consists of one of the most ecologically and recreationally diverse landscapes in the entire Great Lakes peak fall colors, this 3.5 mile trail encircles both the Haven Hill ruins and the pristine Haven Hill Lake this trail will also be treated to a variety of shifting landscapes throughout the hike, ranging from lakeland running distance from the MTB trailhead parking lot, including the trail town's immediate access to Proud Lake State Recreation Area, Kensington Metropark, the Milford Trail, and the Huron River.

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout June 2023

    Beach days at our pristine lakes. Epic rides on our mountain bike trails. These trail systems include the Milford Trail, Highland State Recreation Area, Hickory Glen, Proud Lake State Recreation Area/the Kensington Connector, and Island Lake State Recreation Area. Voyage Across the Metroparks Throughout June | Lake St. These guided paddles will occur intermittently at Lake St.

  • Detroit’s Top Five Mountain Biking Trails

    Pinckney’s two rustic campgrounds, located at Blind Lake and Crooked Lake, are directly accessible from Starting at the main trailhead just south of Walled Lake, Lakeshore Park’s network of interconnected Downtown Detroit and the northern suburbs makes Pontiac Lake’s trail one of the most frequented in the Glen Park, Proud Lake Recreation Area, Kensington Metropark, and Island Lake Recreation Area. The more moderate Murray Lake Loops cover a total of 9 miles of riding if you take on the Purple, Orange

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout July 2023

    Navigating the seamless fluidity of our region's most expansive bike trail - the Great Lake-Lake Trails Lake Recreation Area, Proud Lake Recreation Area, Stony Creek Metropark, the Clinton River Trail, Rouge Get Jurassic at the Pterodactyl Triathlon July 26th | Island Lake State Recreation Area | 6:00 p.m especially at a destination as idyllic and well-suited for swimming, biking, and running as Island Lake well into July, treat yourself to an unforgettable experience by diving into the cool waters of Kent Lake

  • Expedition Essentials: Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Boots

    issues of the outdoor community, here we dive into the "Great Trail Debate" on when and why you should lace Boots that now felt more and more like anvils with every step towards Proud Lake. Price: $149.95 La Sportiva Bushido II Designed for serious runners and hikers taking on technical terrain venturing out into less hospitable conditions, such as trails heavily laden with mud, snow, or overgrowth like

  • #TrailTuesday: Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk Trail

    least not alone; Point Pelee has over 12 km (~7.5 miles) of trails criss-crossing the distinct wetland, lakeshore dramatic southernmost beach and shoreline of the park that hauntingly disappears into the vast expanse of Lake Entering Lake Erie at The Tip can earn you a fine of up to $10,000 - trust us, that money can and should

  • Guide to Experiencing the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit

    But what makes each resort stand out from the pack? As excited as that makes us, let's hit the pause button real quick and look outside the window. ALPINE VALLEY SKI RESORT | White Lake, Michigan Hours: Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Weekend: 9 a.m a leisurely paddle down the Huron River, launching from Milford Central Park for an out-and-back to Proud Lake State Recreation Area.

  • Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 3: The Finale in Pinckney

    THE WPT: GREEN LAKE CAMPGROUND TO SILVER LAKE Total Distance: 14.21 miles Elevation Gain: 1,454 feet signs for Blind Lake around the 27.4 mile marker. One trail leads directly to the Silver Lake Trailhead. the finish line: the Silver Lake Trailhead. A rush of dopamine as you start to see the lake through the trees.

  • Guide to the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - WINTER 2024 EDITION

    But what makes each resort stand out from the pack? ALPINE VALLEY SKI RESORT | White Lake, Michigan Hours: Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Weekend: 9 a.m a leisurely paddle down the Huron River, launching from Milford Central Park for an out-and-back to Proud Lake State Recreation Area. DEW AFTER DARK  | February 23rd, 2024  |  Taking night skiing to a whole new level!

  • Take a Hike: Mother Nature's Remedy for Clinical Burnout

    Especially in the run-up to the holidays, "Burnout Epidemics" spread like wildfire throughout major metropolitan areas like Detroit. We invite you to take a quick break from your desk to explore nature's remedy for clinical burnout. Clinical burnout manifests through symptoms like physical and mental exhaustion, headaches, fatigue, Make the Outdoors Non-Negotiable.

  • Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 2: Crossing the Highlands

    THE WPT: PINES RUSTIC CAMPGROUND TO GREEN LAKE Total Distance: 12.01 miles Elevation Gain: 1,405 feet Once you cross Clear Lake Road, the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail starts getting fun. The Waterloo-Pinckney Trail's string of ascents and descents leading to Crooked Lake provides one of Your arrival at the banks of Crooked Lake provides a reminder that you are still backpacking within a Green Lake.

  • The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit

    So it didn’t take much for Eric to twist my arm into signing up three days before race day. T-Rex Triathlon" season next Wednesday, May 31st, with the Stegosaurus Triathlon and Duathlon at Island Lake As I pulled into the parking lot at Kent Lake on race day, I could only laugh as I saw how unprepared One of the few elements working in my favor during my first triathlon was my familiarity with Island Lake Had I swam half a mile into Kent Lake before?

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