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  • Embrace the Dark Pt. IV: Experience the Winter Solstice near Detroit

    The perfect timeframe to make every moment count in Detroit's outdoors. standing at the very tip of Point Pelee, recording a fleeting sunrise over the southeastern waves of Lake Take Your Mid-Day Walk to a New Park Unable to get that morning run in? One of the very few natural drawbacks to recreating in the Great Lakes region vs. the Rocky Mountains Making the most of every opportunity accessible to us.

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2023

    Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest Earn your "New Year Good Karma" at a DNR Volunteer Workday Throughout January | Island Lake, Highland sponsoring four official "Volunteer Stewardship Workday" events across the Detroit region at Island Lake Find Fresh Tracks on the Winter Wildlife Hike January 14th | Lake St. Clair Metropark | 10 a.m. In fact, the rangers at Lake St.

  • The Rouge River: Detroit's Greatest Outdoor Exploration Opportunity

    I always wondered where that stream led to - what larger creeks, rivers, or even lakes would eventually lesson, the Rouge River succumbs to the Detroit River just south of Zug Island, which further feeds into Lake Erie, over Niagara Falls into Lake Ontario, and eventually through the St. Newburgh Lake along the Middle Rouge River is also technically a part of the LRRWT, but there is currently no maintained connection between the lake and the primary route of the LRRWT.

  • The Layover: Outdoor Day Trips near Detroit Metro Airport

    The completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge will make the Detroit-Windsor connection even more efficient - and expeditious - with pedestrian-only lanes that will link the Trans Canada Trail with Expedition Detroit is proud to offer the largest variety of guided trips within 11 pristine Michigan Taxis and rideshare applications like Uber and Lyft provide destination-specific transportation and are

  • Embrace the Dark Pt. I: The Best Stargazing 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: Kensington Metropark's Fox, Chicadee, and Wildwing Trail Loops

    lover's idyllic destination, and they started by building the dam that birthed the shining 1,200 acre Lake You are now entering the final lake side chapter. Sit and catch your breath, and immerse yourself in the full expanse of Wildwing Lake as you and commend active recreation, then hit the water for some fishing, kayaking, beach chilling, splashpads, or a lakeside For land lovers, a paved 8.5 mile loop follows the shores of the massive Kent Lake - this loop represents

  • Expedition Partner Feature: Motor City Axe

    The tomahawks of the First Nations of the Great Lakes - the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Shawnee, Huron, Iroquois Four years before Motor City Axe first cut into Detroit's outdoor industry, its founder discovered his late We'd like to close out this inaugural feature with some inspirational words from Motor City Axe themselves Would you like to partner with an innovative media company focused solely on outdoor recreational experiences

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop

    the only places available to explore were our immediate surroundings: the parks, rivers, forests, and lakes And don’t lose any sleep if there is such a trail in your life - just like that hypothetical coffee shop If you would like to stretch your perfect 5K hike into a 4-miler, this is the best opportunity to do Take your time on this section, paying extra attention to secure footholds. Lace up your shoes, fill up your water bottle, and pump up those tires - you, my friend, are about to

  • The Most Important Takeaways from the 2023 Michigan Outdoor Summit

    An era where the Great Lakes region sets the new golden standard for how to reimagine and develop a sustainable presenter at the Michigan Outdoor Summit, described this sentiment perfectly in his article "The Great Lakes and international coalitions, major "game-changers" are actively investing in the future of the Great Lakes Stemming from a multinational investment into the creation of a "Great Lakes Tourism Experience," the We'd like to close out this article with a special thank you to Land of Outsiders, Heart of the Lakes

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout February 2023

    Yes, we know - that's an uncommon take for this coldest and darkest of seasons. Two fat tires ready to take them on. go towards CRWC's mission to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake Lace up the shoes, burn some pregame calories, and earn that spot on the couch! 8. Embrace the WTF Lifestyle at Winter Trail Fest 2023 February 18th | Island Lake State Recreation Area

  • Polluters Paying for Their Pollution: A Simple Solution that Michigan's Congress Refuses to Adopt

    remained in effect for over four years now for fish caught in the Huron River and its connected streams, lakes Currently Punished under Michigan Law In this instance, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes While EGLE’s actions are necessary, advocates for environmental protection around the Great Lakes region While it is undoubtedly true that it takes an immense amount of time and resources to pass meaningful

  • Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout May 2024

    May by running in one of TOMORROW'S "Michigan Made Run" events at Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake This unique (and free) event will not only feature interactive exhibits starring the resurgent Lake Sturgeon Go Jurassic at the T-Rex Triathlon Series May 29th | Island Lake State Recreation Area | 6:00 p.m. Beyond the practical impossibility of swimming in a frozen Kent Lake during winter, a triathlon forces The first event of the series - the "Stegosaurus Triathlon and Duathlon" - will be held at Island Lake

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