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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell's "Outdoor Classroom"

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell’s “Outdoor Classroom”

May 11, 2021
by jonkatje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Kayak Trips: Fun on the Flat River (Belding to Fallasburg Park)

Michigan Kayak Trips: Fun on the Flat River (Belding to Fallasburg Park)

March 2, 2021
by jonkatje
Kayak Trips

We’ve covered a handful of Michigan kayak trips from last summer, and you may notice that many of them take place on the Flat River….

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Michigan's Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

Michigan’s Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

January 19, 2021
by jonkatje
Landmarks

Few wooden covered bridges remain in Michigan, and very few of those that remain (four by our count) are open to vehicle traffic. The Fallasburg…

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Michigan Kayak Trips: A Relaxing Afternoon Paddle on the Flat River (Fallasburg Park to Lowell)

Michigan Kayak Trips: A Relaxing Afternoon Paddle on the Flat River (Fallasburg Park to Lowell)

January 16, 2021
by jonkatje
Kayak Trips

The Flat River is quite possibly the best river in West Michigan for beginner paddlers to test their kayak skills. We were able to kayak…

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Paddle Under Two Covered Bridges on a Flat River Kayak Trip

Paddle Under Two Covered Bridges on a Flat River Kayak Trip

November 21, 2020
by jonkatje
Kayak Trips

As Michiganders looked for ways to still enjoy this summer while maintaining social distance, kayaking became even more popular than in previous years. We made…

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Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

October 25, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Fall color in Michigan was impressive this year, and some pockets of yellow, orange, and red leaves remain across the state. We had a chance…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Gets Even Better For 2018

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Gets Even Better For 2018

January 18, 2018
by jonkatje
Trails

The North Country Trail Association’s Hike 100 Challenge has proven to be incredibly popular since its introduction in 2016, with thousands of hikers earning rewards…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

May 4, 2017
by jonkatje
Trails

Following a highly successful Hike 100 Challenge to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national park system in 2016, the North Country Trail Association is once…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: North Country Trail at Fallasburg Park, Lowell

Michigan Trail Tuesday: North Country Trail at Fallasburg Park, Lowell

May 17, 2016
by jonkatje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Hike Michigan Trails and Get Rewarded This Summer

Hike Michigan Trails and Get Rewarded This Summer

May 3, 2016
by jonkatje
Trails

Spring weather has arrived, and the warmer temperatures of summer are just around the corner. The time has come to get outside and start enjoying…

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