Ann Arbor

Black Pond Woods Nature Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Nichols Arboretum Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This adventure starts at Argo Park. Rent a kayak for $21 (including shuttle service back) or bring your own. Caution: parking can be limited on the busiest summer days, so be sure to check out the overflow lots and shuttles. Check the livery website for hours and additional parking information. From Argo Park to Gallup Canoe & Livery, you will travel 3.7 river miles. This will take you ...

You can launch from many points along Argo Pond (which is the name of this dammed portion of the Huron River), but the most abundant parking is located at Argo Park, Bandemer Park, or Huron Bridge Park. This is a popular place for paddleboarders, kayakers, canoers, and rafters during the summer. Stay away from Argo Dam - it is marked with buoys. One-way trip from Argo Park upstream to Barton Da...

Barton-Argo Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Barton Nature Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Having lived in Michigan and the greater Detroit area for only one year, I'm still constantly looking for the next place to take my mind off the day-to-day work grind. Michigan, the Great Lake State, is certainly not a bad place to be to do so. Roughly one hour outside of Detroit rests Bird Hills Nature Area. Technically in Ann Arbor, Mich., most notably known for being home to the University o...

Eberwhite Woods is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens Trails is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ann Arbor, Michigan.