624<_VenueID>00(Sat) Lower Huron MetroPark Bike Ride.2012-05-19 10:00:002012-05-19 14:00:0000000-00-005/19, 10am. Bike Lower Metroparks, 30 miles. Helmet, water, lunch. Cindy Gunnip, 248-336-2984.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, 248-336-2984.00000000Cindy Gunnipwanderphil1@yahoo.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0see map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-04-04 19:43:45Saturday May 19, 201210:00 am624<_VenueID>00Seven Lakes State Park 6-Mile Hike.2012-05-20 10:00:002012-05-20 14:00:0000000-00-005/20, 10am. Hike 6 miles, 7-Lakes state park. Leader: John Herrgott, 248-766-9575.00000000John Herrgottaka_hiker@yahoo.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0see map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-04-04 19:47:07Sunday May 20, 201210:00 am624<_VenueID>00Hike Humbug Marsh (International Wildlife Refuge)2012-05-20 12:15:002012-05-20 15:00:0000000-00-005/20, 12:15pm, humbug Marsh walk. Meet behind Dearborn Centenial Library Phil, 248-797-288500000000Phil Crookshankwanderphil1@yahoo.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0see map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-04-04 19:54:03Sunday May 20, 201212:15 pm624<_VenueID>00(Sat) Au Sable Trail – Hike to Mystery Falls.2012-05-26 09:00:002012-05-26 12:00:0000000-00-005/26, 9am. 6 mile hike, Au Sable River near Arkona, Ontario. Judy Lindberg, 810-364-5871,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: 810-278-659400000000judy Lindbergju99dy@att.nethttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0http://g.co/maps/mnb24see map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-04-04 19:58:33Saturday May 26, 20129:00 am624<_VenueID>00(Sat) [E] History of Port Huron “On Wheels”.2012-06-02 10:00:002012-06-02 13:00:0000000-00-006/2 10am. Two hour history tour by bike. bring bike, helmet, meet Port Huron Judy, 810-364-5871Discover 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: 810-278-659400000000judy Lindbergju99dy@att.nethttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0http://g.co/maps/mnb24see map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-04-04 20:02:34Saturday June 2, 201210:00 am624<_VenueID>00(Tues.) Troy Nature Center Family Friendly Walk2012-06-05 18:30:002012-06-05 20:00:0000000-00-006/5, 6:30pm. Walk Troy Nature Center, 1-1/2 miles for families. Cindy, 248-336-2984.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, 248-336-2984.00000000Phil Crookshankwanderphil1@yahoo.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0http://g.co/maps/j47spsee map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-04-04 20:07:38Tuesday June 5, 20126:30 pm624<_VenueID>00Highland State Recreation Area 5-1/2 Mile Hike.2012-06-10 10:00:002012-06-10 14:00:0000000-00-00The woods will be greened and filled with nesting birds and the meadows colored with many species of00000000John Herrgottaka_hiker@yahoo.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0see map below44.9801-93.38240hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-04-17 09:16:11Sunday June 10, 201210:00 am624<_VenueID>00Canoe Lower Huron River2012-06-17 08:45:002012-06-17 15:00:0000000-00-006/17 Canoe lower Huron River, west of Ann Arbor. 8:45am, $21 each, Phil, 248-797-2885.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, 248-797-2885.00000000Phil Crookshankwanderphil1@yahoo.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0http://g.co/maps/6avdrsee map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-05-02 18:09:01Sunday June 17, 20128:45 am624<_VenueID>00(Sat.) Woodland Hills Nature Park Walk (Family friendy)2012-06-23 15:30:002012-06-23 18:00:0000000-00-006/23, 3:30pm. Family Friendly Woodland Hills Nature Walk. 1-1/4 miles. Joanne, 248-932-5370Celebrate 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, 248-932-537000000000joannecantoni@yahoo.comjoannecantoni@yahoo.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0see map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-05-02 18:14:12Saturday June 23, 20123:30 pm624<_VenueID>00Bike the Wadhams to Avoca Trail in St. Clair County2012-06-24 11:00:002012-06-24 15:00:0000000-00-006/24, 11am. Bike Wadhams to Avoco Trail. moderate pace on rail/trail 8 miles. Roy, 586-405-8737Let’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, 586-405-87300000000Roy Hopkinsroyroxer@aol.comhttp://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/0see map below44.9801-93.38241hiking, kayaking, canoe, camping, backpacking, skiing, outdoor2012-05-02 18:18:54Sunday June 24, 201211:00 am