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Let’s do this fantastic connector bike path between Lower Huron, Willow and Oakwoods Metroparks, south of Metro Airport. This is a nice hilly route that follows the Huron River for 30 miles round trip. We will stop and tour the Oakwoods Nature Center – ½ way. Lots of tree cover and shade, we will have our picnic lunch at the end of the ride. Check the map below to meet at Tulip Tree Picnic area in Lower Huron. Bring helmet, lots of water, picnic lunch, Cindy Gunnip, 248-336-2984.

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Spring has arrived in all its glory and the park will be alive with nature's creatures and plants. We will hike the meadows and woods on trails winding among the lakes of this scenic park. Bring boots, water and snacks. We will hike the rolling terrain at an easy pace. Optional restaurant stop afterwards. Meet behind CVS at Woodward Ave. and Square Lake Rd. SE corner. Leader: John Herrgott, 248-766-9575.

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A slow 2-hour hike along the last untouched mile of US shoreline on the Detroit River. Learn about the plants and animals that use this unique habitat and how this spectacular site was saved from the threat of development by thousands of dedicated people. (It's a marsh! Wear your mud boots!) Meet behind the Dearborn Centennial Library, south side of Michigan Ave; just east of Southfield Fwy. (west end). Or- meet at 1pm at the Refuge Gate, 5437 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI. Phil, 248-797-2885

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Experienced hikers will love this 6-mile trail along the Canadian Au Sable River near Arkona, Ontario. A historic trail, with stream crossings, great scenery, falls at the confluence. Bring passport, sturdy boots, water and sandals for stream crossings. Meet at 9 in the N W corner of Vantage Point lot, 51 Water Street, Port Huron. OR 9:30 across the Blue Water bridge at Tourist Info Center – 1455 Venetian Blvd, Pointe Edward, Ontario. Judy Lindberg, 810-364-5871, day of event: 810-278-6594

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Discover the attractions and history that make Port Huron the Maritime Capitol of the Great Lakes. As part of the annual Be A Tourist In Your Own Town, the Blue Water group will lead a two hour history tour by bike. Many stops for architecture and history. Bring your own bike, helmet, water, snacks. Meet at 10 in the N W corner of Vantage Point lot, 51 Water Street, Port Huron. Good local restaurants after the ride. Judy Lindberg, 810-364-5871, day of event: 810-278-6594

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We will walk about 1-1/2 miles of fairly flat trails – suitable for families with children. Come and enjoy these trails in the evening air. Park is north of Big Beaver Rd, between Crooks and Livernois. Go north on Civic Center Drive to the end. AKA-Philip J Huber Park. Possible Ice Cream stop afterwards – YUM. Cindy, 248-336-2984.

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The woods will be greened and filled with nesting birds and the meadows colored with many species of wildflowers in bloom. This historic Ford property – turned State Park - will provide an easy-paced hike on the nature trails of this park with ponds & lakes. Bring boots, water and snacks. Meet in Bloomfield Township in the Costco parking lot near McDonalds on Telegraph (east side) north of Square Lake Rd. Optional restaurant stop afterwards. Leader: John Herrgott, 248-766-9575.

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Let’s get an early start to see the wildlife as we drift down this part of the river - west of Ann Arbor. Hudson Mills Metropark to Delhi M.P. stopping halfway for our picnic lunch. Some canoe experience required, Reservations of $21 each, your address and phone number must be sent to Phil Crookshank, 33802 Fountain Blvd. Westland, MI. 48185 by 6/10. Bring a river lunch, dry clothes, a smile; receive directions to Livonia meeting place after you register. Phil, 248-797-2885.

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Celebrate the summer solstice with a slow exploration of this lovely, hidden, natural area in Farmington Hills. With a beech/maple overstory, the Rouge River, a pond and meadows, we will get some of everything all in an easy 1- ¼ -1- 3/4 mile walk. Call if weather is ?. Meet 3:30 in the parking lot: On Farmington Road, west side; ½ mile south of 12 Mile, opposite entrance road to Oakland Community College. Leader: Joanne, 248-932-5370

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Let’s go to Sierra’s northern boundary to ride the showpiece of this partially paved, hardpack trail. Ride at a moderate pace N W on this rail/trail 8 miles to the Mill Creek Trestle, a railroad bridge of the 1800’s, 640’ long, 60’ high with spectacular views. Then return on same path. This is a combined bike and equestrian trail. Bring bike, helmet, water, snacks; dress for weather; call if weather is ? Meet at trailhead at N.W. corner of Wadhams Rd. and I-69. Roy Hopkins, 586-405-873