Activities
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Riding The Great Allegheny Passage Trail & C&O Canal Towpath
The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and C&O Canal Towpath with over 330 miles is an excellent long distance...
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Weekend Bike Touring in Michigan – Rochester to Algonac and Back
The Idea The inspiration for this kind of trip came from Alastair Humphries Microadventures book (which I highly...
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Cruise Ships on the Great Lakes !!!
Everybody knows about cruises on big seas… Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean, northern Europe, etc., etc. But did you...
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Cheaper Flying to Europe Alternative
One of the cheaper alternatives for flying to Europe from southeast Michigan, northern Ohio, and upstate New York...
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Why Travel By Bike – Advantages of Touring
From time to time, when I mention bike touring, I get a question: Why bike tour?… Why travel...
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Huron River Paddle
Michigan is known for its picturesque western coastline dotted with quaint towns, like Traverse City or Petoskey. Or...
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Tall Ship Celebration – Bay City
Tall ships are coming again to Bay City this year! There will be number of magnificent sailing vessels...
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What You Need For Bike Touring – Camping Gear
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Auto Shows in the Great Lakes Region
The Auto Show… If you are a car enthusiast, visiting an auto show is a memorable experience. And...
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Where to See Elk in Michigan
The Elk The elk (Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest species within the deer family (Cervidae) in...