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  • The Porcupine Mountains are at Risk. Here's Why It Matters for Detroit's Outdoors.

    Wading into Lake Superior. Admiring the stars reflecting off of the Lake of the Clouds. The "Porkies Crew" at Lake of the Clouds, August 2019 That's my personal Porkies story. A risk that threatens not only the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior, but the entirety of Michigan's Superior - a lake that comprises 10% of the world's freshwater. How can the "Great Lakes State" be so willing to utilize taxpayer funds to contaminate our largest lake

  • Explore these 10 National Parks near Detroit this Summer

    Lake Superior. Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, and unique flora and fauna make up the natural wonder that Bear's dunes provide visitors with breath-taking views across the expansive Lake Michigan. Featured Experience: Hike the Georgian Bay via Marr Lake Loop Trail 9. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's lakeside features and affects every ecosystem, creating

  • The Metroparks Trail Challenge: Exploring 13 Trails in 13 Days

    from the Gibraltar and Rockwood, three miles of captivating shoreline await you at Lake Erie Metropark Enjoy 1,607 acres of exceptional views that you’ll only find along a Great Lake, along with plenty of INDIAN SPRINGS METROPARK | White Lake, MI Metropark Highlights: Towering trees and native ecosystems LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK | Harrison Township, MI Metropark Highlights: At Lake St. Surrounding this serene lake, you’ll find lush woodlands, gorgeous wetlands, tallgrass prairies, and

  • Hike Further, Live Longer: The Medical Benefits of Hiking Detroit’s Trails

    Just like on the trail, shortcuts in medicine can be dangerous. incorporate a methodical approach to physical exercise into your recreational passions: hiking Island Lake HIKE THE ISLAND LAKE YELLOW TRAIL LOOP WITH US THIS FALL! Don’t be afraid to wake up early and catch a sunrise from a dew-dropped wooded path. that cold mountain lake and send while you can.”

  • Where the Wild Things Grow: Edible Plants for Easy Foraging in Southeast Michigan

    Foraging is like a treasure hunt  in nature. Because ( duh ) it smells like garlic! The best time to forage for them is from late winter to late-spring.  Let's take Exhibit A, wild blackberries. Best for:  Eating fresh, baking, preserves, sauces 6.

  • Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring at Night

    No, I'm not referring to figurative "darkness" like an economic recession, another variant, or period exploring Detroit's wild places at night, during the least hospitable time of year, is way outside the lane The most crowded trails in easily-accessible parks like Maybury State Park suddenly become sanctuaries Early sunsets mean greater viewing opportunities for nocturnal wildlife like owls, coyotes, raccoons, America's largest cities forming the epicenter of our area, but don't estimate the power of the Great Lakes

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2022

    Go Big for Global Fat Tire Bike Day December 3rd | Island Lake State Recreation Area | 10 a.m. We've got you: head to Island Lake State Recreation Area today for the official Southeast Michigan Global Explore the Enchanted Borealis Trail Throughout December | Seven Lakes State Park As you're probably Trek into the Night on a Twilight Luminary Hike December 21st | Lake St. The guides at Lake St.

  • Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Gravel Biking Near Detroit

    Gravel biking is taking the recreational world by storm - especially right here in the Great Lakes region PAINT CREEK TRAIL    |    Lake Orion, Michigan Distance :  8.9 Miles Elevation Gain :  62 ft. Trail is a 16-mile long, multi-use, recreational trail extending through the communities of Sylvan Lake of two cross-state trails: the Iron Belle Trail running from Belle Isle to Ironwood and the Great Lake-to-Lake POLLY ANN TRAIL   |     Lake Orion, Michigan Distance :  36.7 Miles Elevation Gain :  698 ft.

  • Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Amherstburg, Ontario

    gems of Amherstburg, Ontario - possibly the single most historic recreational trail town in the Great Lakes Essex Region Conservation Areas, regional parks, and a dramatic coastline along the Detroit River and Lake It's our pleasure to formally introduce this quintessential Great Lakes colonial destination now. The fort and its surrounding town proved to be of utmost importance to the control of the Great Lakes We strongly encourage you to break off from the trail at this point and head due south towards the Lake

  • Embrace the Dark Pt. I: The Best Stargazing Destinations near Detroit

    opportunity in the Detroit Region, especially as you venture closer to its southernmost tip protruding into Lake The park hosts regular “ Dark Sky Night ” events throughout the year, with the remaining two for 2022 taking We recommend reserving a campsite at Green Lake to get the most bang for the experience, although only the Green Lake Yurt will be available for winter stargazing expeditions (other camping opportunities Waterloo and Pinckney State Recreation Areas, its convenient location just north of Downtown Dexter makes

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Wilderness Trail Loop in Holly

    for the extended cut version of this hike, then the Melbourne starting point just north of Wildwood Lake Your hike will finish with more stunning views of McGinnis Lake before turning sharply south to return The park's several lakes provide pristine paddling routes for leisurely exploration, most notably at Heron, Valley, Wildwood, and Crotched Lakes. Lake Campground.

  • Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 1: Embracing Solitude

    And yet, while reading about Pinckney Recreation Area's Crooked Lake and Blind Lake Campgrounds, I underlined I finished reading about Crooked Lake and Blind Lake's camping opportunities. I turned the page to the book's next entry: Green Lake Campground at Waterloo Recreation Area. Five months later, I'm staring at the "WPT" trailhead at Big Portage Lake. Isle Royale National Park's Greenstone Ridge Trail should be on each Great Lakes backpacker's bucket

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