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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!

  • 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

  • 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?

  • 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

  • Top Five Campgrounds Near Detroit to Experience this Spring

    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.

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

    For paddlers and anglers, Woodland Lake and Brighton Lake are directly accessible from downtown via their Last, but certainly not least, we have the triple crown of Brighton's outdoor ecosystem: Island Lake Looking for a grand tour of Island Lake? terminus of Kent Lake at the cascading Kent Lake Dam, and gently flowing through 9 miles of the park Lake campgrounds constituting the park's two "rustic" camping options.

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout August 2023

    Island Lake sessions meet at the Spring Mill Pond, while Pinckney sessions meet at Silver Lake Beach. In fact, one battlefield of the war is literally feet from the boundaries of Lake Erie Metropark! Calling all Trail Pups and their proud owners! Get Jurassic at the T-Rex Triathlon August 23rd | Island Lake State Recreation Area | 6:00 p.m. experience by diving into the cool waters of Kent Lake during the RF Event's T-RexTriathlon race!

  • Journey to Midnight: Rediscovering the Underground Railroad, Pt. I

    time drawing up new routes to Ontario, including new stations that avoided well-traveled routes alone Lake 1812 recalled how easily the British-Canadian, American, and Native American armies crossed the Great Lakes Bounty hunters during the antebellum era increasingly patrolled the port cities along Lake Erie, especially Crossing prolonged open water on the Great Lakes evolved into one of the riskiest segments of the entire With these Great Lakes risks steadily rising, the railroad rerouted its course northwest and over land

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia

    destination, with its golden trees in the fall, crisp snowfall in the winter, and wooded panoramic lake Although originally constructed as a millpond around 1819, Newburgh Lake expanded to its current size The lake's ongoing popularity with kayakers, stand-up paddlers, and angles represents the continuing Hike past the sign and take your first left to follow your first blue "Lake View" trail marker. that run parallel to the Middle Rouge River and Newburgh Lake.

  • Top 8 Outdoor Events near Detroit - March 2025 Edition

    EXPLORE A WINTRY LANTERN HIKE AT ISLAND LAKE March 8th   | Island Lake State Recreation Area   | 6 Fortunately for us in the Detroit region, one of those lucky trails includes Island Lake's stunning Hickory For the last time this season, the Friends of Island Lake State Recreation Area invite you to enjoy EXPLORE ISLAND LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT! wetlands and islands and stretches along 48 miles of shoreline on the lower Detroit River and western Lake

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