Category Archives: Hiking & Biking

Mad Anthony … and some mad biking!

October 14, 2010 – 9:47 am

Andy over at Beat the Train Detroit wanted to let folks know about the Mad Anthony Cyclocross (Facebook page),   the only USA Cycling sanctioned bicycle race held in the City of Detroit. The race takes place on Saturday, October 23rd at historic Fort Wayne in downtown Detroit. He also sent this sweet video our [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Detroit, Dig Michigan, Hiking & Biking, Media, Michigan, Recreation & Sports, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (0)

Photo Friday: Sunset over the highest point in the Mitten by heinrick05

August 6, 2010 – 9:30 am

heinrick05 (heinrick ingenson) writes: Ellie and I enjoying a walk in Dighton, Michigan, not far from our home. These hills are the highest in the Lower Peninsula. In the hay field to left, there is a herd of deer grazing. Check out his photo sets including Kalkaska County, Wexford County (plus more counties) and Michigan [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Animals, Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Hiking & Biking, Michigan, Photo Friday, Photography & Film, Recreation & Sports, The Michigan Pages | Comments (0)

Celebrating Michigan’s Water Photo Contest

June 23, 2010 – 7:25 am

In the Michigan Immense Public Park by farlane Nearly 2400 photographers have shared over 100,000 photos with Absolute Michigan and Michigan in Pictures in the Absolute Michigan pool. We are ready to go with the next photo contest in Absolute Michigan’s Summer Photo Celebration, and we have decided to feature what nearly 8,000 photos in [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Blogs & Forums, Boating, Diving & Beaches, Community, Destinations, Dig Michigan, Environment & Environmental Organizations, Hiking & Biking, Lodging & Travel, Media, Michigan, Photography & Film, Recreation & Sports, Resorts, Technology & Internet Media, The Michigan Pages | Comments (9)

Winter at Tahquamenon Falls

March 21, 2010 – 1:00 am

Nina posted this video from Upper Falls Tahquamenon Falls State Park – check out her full slideshow. Read all about it on her blog, Black Coffee at Sunrise. Share this:

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Attractions, Destinations, Dig Michigan, Hiking & Biking, Media, Michigan, Parks, Recreation & Sports, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages, UP | Comments (0)

Google for bikes: Michigan Bike Maps

March 15, 2010 – 6:56 am

My Wheels are Turning is a blog from Traverse City. It was created by Gary L. Howe to explore how and why it is we move, and to examine the values that we promote when we make those choices. It’s for walkers, bikers, motor vehicle users and users of other modes of transport. Grand River [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Blogs & Forums, Dig Michigan, Hiking & Biking, Media, Michigan, Recreation & Sports, Technology & Internet Media, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (1)

Great Lakes Ice: A Play in Four Acts

March 10, 2010 – 12:41 pm

A blog I read posted a very cool bike ride to the Apostle Islands that got me thinking about ice on the Great Lakes and its impending demise. Lake Ontario doesn’t touch Michigan of course, but here’s Great Lakes Ice for your enjoyment. Power: Lake Huron Langell Boys, frozen in the ice on Saginaw Bay. [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Blogs & Forums, Boating, Diving & Beaches, Community, Destinations, Dig Michigan, Environment & Environmental Organizations, Hiking & Biking, Lodging & Travel, Media, Michigan, Photography & Film, Recreation & Sports, Technology & Internet Media, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (0)

Photo Friday: A Winters Evening by t p mann

February 26, 2010 – 10:50 am

t p mann would like you to Ride the Breezeway along Country Rd C48 from US 31 in Atwood through Ellsworth & East Jordan and ending in Boyne Falls. With scenic overlooks, farms, orchards, restaurants, galleries and shops, it’s a great motorcycle or bicycle ride. Check out this photo of a farm near Boyne City [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Area Information, Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Destinations, Hiking & Biking, Michigan, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles & ATVs, Photography & Film, The Michigan Pages | Comments (0)

Autumn in Michigan: Something for Everyone

October 22, 2009 – 12:50 pm

Autumn Pathways by pentax hammer (gary syrba) The crowds and traffic have subsided, the harvests are bountiful and the mosquitoes are few and far between. What we’re trying to say is that autumn is perfect time to get out and enjoy a color tour, take in a late season festival or event, go camping or [...]

By Absolute Michigan | Also posted in Area Information, Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Beer, Wine & Beverages, Breweries & Wineries, Camping & RVs, Community, Destinations, Dig Michigan, Dig Michigan Features, Festivals, Attractions & Event Calendars, Food & Dining, Food, Health & Nutrition, Hiking & Biking, Hunting & Fishing, Lodging & Travel, Michigan, Michigan Grown, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles & ATVs, Parks, Recreation & Sports, Shopping, The Michigan Pages, Tours & Travel Companies | Comments (0)

Phioto Friday: Wagner Falls by Luminous Light Huntress

October 9, 2009 – 9:50 am

Luminous Light Huntress (Tamara Jacobs) says that she loves landscape photography, especially waterfalls. Also that she’s a tree hugger* in a major way and aims to merge her passion for the environment with her love of landscape photography. Judging by the photo above, she seems to be well on her way. You can see this [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Attractions, Destinations, Hiking & Biking, Lodging & Travel, Michigan, Parks, Photo Friday, Photography & Film, Recreation & Sports, The Michigan Pages, UP | Comments (0)

Absolute Michigan’s 2009 Labor Day Roundup

September 3, 2009 – 4:01 pm

Mackinac Bridge Walk by carolynne marie Since1882 the first Monday of September has been recognized as a time to salute Americas workers with festivals, cookouts and parades on “a day off for the working man.” With school starting after the Monday, September 7 holiday, the long Labor Day Weekend is an ideal time to squeeze [...]

By Absolute Michigan | Also posted in Area Information, Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Boating, Diving & Beaches, Camping & RVs, Community, Destinations, Dig Michigan, Dig Michigan Features, Festivals, Attractions & Event Calendars, Food & Dining, Golf & Golf Courses, Hiking & Biking, Hunting & Fishing, Lodging & Travel, Michigan, Michigan Grown, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles & ATVs, Parks, Recreation & Sports, The Michigan Pages | Comments (0)