This article is part of Inside Our Outdoors, a series about Southeast Michigan's connected parks, greenways, and trails and how they affect residents' quality of life. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has created, managed, or otherwise supported numerous natural areas in Southeast Michigan over the past century. Here's a look back at the agency's role in the region, and where it may be headed next.
This new app helps you take a self-guided bike tour of Detroit Underground Railroad sites.
What should park-goers be mindful of as they lace up their shoes to hit the trails? We asked parks professionals for tips on how to respect natural areas as well as the people (and animals!) we share them with.
Parks systems, nonprofits, and other advocates are working to improve facilities, equipment, and infrastructure so all can enjoy Southeast Michigan's parks and trails.
National Trails Day takes place the first Saturday in June. And these Southeast Michigan organizations want you to help them celebrate.
Since mountain biking first caught on here about 30 years ago, infrastructure and a community of enthusiasts have sprung up to support the sport across Southeast Michigan.
This park that runs along Detroit's RiverWalk is getting a massive upgrade and will soon be named after a former NFL team owner.
A new effort is underway to establish a world-class land and water trail running along Michigan's lower eastern coast.
Macomb County is a great place to observe a startling variety of birds. And a joint project with St. Clair County promises to make birdwatching even easier there.
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