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DNR Uncut: Michigan State Parks Capture Top National Award
The Department of Natural Resources announced today that Michigan state parks and recreation areas have won the 2011 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Gold Medal for the top state park system in the nation. Great parks, great news.

October Michigan Event Calendar
A sampling of Michigan festivals & events for the month of October. We encourage you to get out and enjoy the fall color some of the many unique and interesting things to do and places to go during the ultimate autumnal month. "October's poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter." - Nova Bairctober.

Michigan waterfalls on Michigan in Pictures
Michigan has over 200 named waterfalls, and the Michigan waterfalls category on Michigan in Pictures has over 60 posts from the big ones like Spray Falls, Bond Falls and Tahquamenon Falls to small and less well-known cascades like Gabbro Falls, Rock River Falls, Black River Falls and many more including this one, Tannery Falls.

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Moosejaw Mountaineering
Moosejaw opened its first outdoor specialty shop in Keego Harbor, Michigan in 1992 and now operates six retail shops, a mail order business, and an online catalog. The best selection of clothing, footwear, gear & ridiculous stories on the planet.
  • League of Michigan Bicyclists
    We are making Michigan a bicycle friendly state with programs and projects and coordination between government, clubs and bikers. Visit for race calendar, bike tours and biking news. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Michigan Mountain Biking Association
    The Michigan Mountain Biking Association (MMBA) is a 501(C)(3) charitable non-profit corporation. We have over 2,500 members and nine chapters throughout Michigan. We are one of the largest affiliates of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
  • Moosejaw Mountaineering
    Moosejaw opened its first outdoor specialty shop in Keego Harbor, Michigan in 1992 and now operates six retail shops, a mail order business, and an online catalog. The best selection of clothing, footwear, gear & ridiculous stories on the planet. (Madison Heights, Oakland County)
  • My Wheels are Turning
    Created to explore how & why it is we move and the values that we promote when we make those choices. It’s for people who walk, wheel, use motor vehicles and those who stand by the side of the road in Northern Michigan and beyond. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
  • North Country Trail Association
    The North Country National Scenic Trail is a footpath that stretches over 4,000 miles across seven states and links communities, forests, and prairies. The Michigan trail stretches from the southern state line to Ironwood in the UP. (Marquette, Marquette County)
  • Northern Michigan Geocachers
    A family friendly group of geocachers from Northern Michigan. Forum, chat, and so much more. Drop on by and learn more about the newest outdoor sport/hobby... geocaching. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    This Upper Peninsula park features sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest and more than 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline where hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound. (Munising, Alger County)
  • The Detroit BikeBlog
    Pictures and News related to Detroit and year-round cycling in the city. (Detroit, Wayne County)
  • The Erie Hiker
    The Erie Hiker is a blog about nature, environmental politics and outdoor activities in the Lake Erie West region. The blog includes daily links to regional outdoors-related news from 350+ rss feeds and Google maps of natural areas. (Monroe, Monroe County)
  • Woods & Water Ecotours
    Experience authentic, natural and cultural Ecotours. Most trips are based in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with an emphasis on Islands. (Cedarville, Menominee County)

More Links

Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Ann Arbor Velo Club (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Apple Cider Century (Three Oaks, Berrien County)
Betsie Valley Trail (Benzonia, Benzie County)
Bicycle Trails in West Michigan - reviews (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Bikesport (Dearborn, Wayne County)
Dirt Road Washtenaw (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Fixed Gear Gallery (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Flying Rhino Cycling Club (Clarkston, Oakland County)
Freewheeler Bike Shop (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Friends of the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail (Saginaw, Saginaw County)
Get Off the Couch (Mason, Manistee, Lake & Oceana Counties, Mason County)
Get Off The Couch News (Manistee, Lake, Oceana, Mason County)
Great Lakes Cycling & Fitness (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
HeadWatersTrails Inc. (Holly, Oakland County)
Hiawatha Water Trail (Marquette, Marquette County)
Higher Ground -- Superb Grand Rapids Climbing Facility (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Hiking and other outings in SE Michigan parks (Royal Oak, Oakland County)
Kal-Haven Trail State Park (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
m-bike.org (Royal Oak, Oakland County)
MI Double Cross Cycling Challenge (Petoskey, Emmet County)
Michigan Bicycle Racing Association (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Michigan Biking - m-bike.org (Royal Oak, Oakland County)
Michigan Geocaching Organization (MiGO) (No specific City, I Do Not Know County)
Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail (Lansing, Ingham County)
Musketawa Trail (Muskegon, Muskegon County)
New Riders of the White Pine Trail (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Nordic Walking Returns To The Northern Michigan College (Glen Arbor, Leelanau County)
Northern Cairn (Petoskey, Emmet County)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail (Middleville, Barry County)
Polly Ann Trailway (Leonard, Oakland County)
sbd Tours (Empire, Leelanau County)
SOLAR-School Outdoor Leadership Adventure Recreation (Southfield, Oakland County)
Sunrise Sports Cycling Team (Fenton, Genesee County)
SWIX Nordic Walking Poles (Glen Arbor, Leelanau County)
Thunder Bay Trails Association (Alpena, Alpena County)
Top of Michigan Trails Council (Petoskey, Emmet County)
Trailhead Magazine (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
trails-edge.com (Plymouth, Wayne County)
Traverse Trails (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Tri-County Bicycle Association | DALMAC (Lansing, Ingham County)
Waterloo-Pinckey Trail (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
White Pine Trail (Belmont, Kent County)
Wind Rose North, ltd. Outfitters (Menominee, Menominee County)
Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour (Chelsea, Washtenaw County)

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Recreation & Sports > Hiking & Biking > Articles

Nov 3, 2011
DNR Uncut: Michigan State Parks Capture Top National Award

Oct 1, 2011
October Michigan Event Calendar

Aug 24, 2011
Michigan waterfalls on Michigan in Pictures

Jun 14, 2011
Inaugural Criterum Detroit City ~ July 9, 2011

May 12, 2011
EcoTrek Fitness uses nature as your gym

May 4, 2011
Five Things You Need to Know About Michigan Morel Mushrooms

Mar 3, 2011
Michigan Books: A 1,000 Mile Walk on the Beach

Feb 28, 2011
Spring Can’t Come Soon Enough: Great Hikes Just Around Corner

Jan 6, 2011
Make Your 2011 Summer Camping Reservations Now for Michigan State Parks, Recreation Areas and Harbors

Oct 14, 2010
Mad Anthony ... and some mad biking!

Aug 6, 2010
Photo Friday: Sunset over the highest point in the Mitten by heinrick05

Jun 23, 2010
Celebrating Michigan's Water Photo Contest

Mar 21, 2010
Winter at Tahquamenon Falls

Mar 15, 2010
Google for bikes: Michigan Bike Maps

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Absolute Michigan's 2009 Labor Day Roundup

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Jun 11, 2009
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Michigan Morel Hunting Season

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The Week for September 29 - October 5, 2008

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Dig Michigan: Kalamazoo Region

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