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  • 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 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!

  • 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

  • Built to Last: 5 Best Strength Training Exercises for Runners

    slight discomfort just outside of my right knee that quietly made its presence known as my run neared Proud Lake's Organizational Campground . By Mile 10 the pain felt like a knife digging into my knee. The limping started shortly thereafter. Be sure to keep your core muscles activated and tight, like in a hollow body hold. Always consult your healthcare professional(s) before making changes to your medications, diet, or physical

  • Detroit to the Dolomites: Key Takeaways from Hiking in the Italian Alps

    stretch of trail could've easily been Brighton's famous Penosha Trail , Pinckney's celebrated Crooked Lake Trail , or especially Proud Lake's Expedition Loop . Fortunately for all of us, leading organizations like Heart of the Lakes , Michigan Recreation & Park Village of Milford and Lake Orion - that do not contain any hotel options for visiting trail users The Great Lakes Theater of the War of 1812 did not finish on that fateful January morning.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Five Best Campgrounds Near Detroit to Experience during Summer 2025

    Any arrival at Blind Lake is earned either by boot or pedal ( 7 miles from the Silver Lake trailhead Each site at Murray Lake Campground features a picnic table and fire pit. Lake, Crooked Lake has one key feature that makes it a massive draw for especially paddlers and anglers ISLAND LAKE CANOE CAMPGROUND | Island Lake State Recreation Area Number of Sites: 2 Arrival Logistics , heated, open year-round Green Lake Yurt .

  • 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?

  • Embrace the Dark: The 10 Best Destinations for Stargazing near Detroit

    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 along the banks of Lake Minnawanna . 4.    in White Lake closes out our list of the best destinations for stargazing near Detroit. , rural estates, and massive parks like Highland and Pontiac Lake State Recreation Areas that provide

  • Top Five Outdoor Destinations near Detroit: Spring 2023 Edition

    HUNTING FOR MORELS Destination: Waterloo State Recreation Area | Chelsea, MI When to Visit: Late beautifully-planned trails to explore, the interconnected trail system forming "Route 1" of "The Great Lake-To-Lake to several recreational outlets within the metropark, including mountain biking trails, Stony Creek Lake ON THE TURKEY TRAIL Destination: Seven Lakes State Park and Holly Recreation Area | Holly, Michigan Several of these are in the Detroit region, but two are uniquely located within the same township: Seven Lakes

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