Get in Touch with Your Inner Michigander at Kensington!

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To many out of state folk, we here in Michigan are a bunch of beaver-skin cap wearin’, beef jerky chewin’, nature boys and girls. I, for one, embrace that notion! As the years pass, my pride level blossoms at the bounty of natural offerings that abound. I must admit, Twelve Oaks Mall is as close as I get to nature some days (that doggone Bath&Body Works ropes me in every time!). But, when I really want to ingest the fruits of Mother Nature, I run down a quick internal list of my favorite outdoor spots: past and present. Sentimentally speaking, my choice is always Belle Isle. Dad used to pack a cooler full of fresh nectarines, Rock n’ Rye, and a myriad of colorful candies from the Brach’s bulk bins, and haul our brood across the bridge to the shore line. Back then, the aquarium was the star of the show and our adventures in fountain coin-tossing would take us all the way to dusk. Time and budget cuts have been cruel to the wonderment of Belle Isle I remember from my childhood, and my visits are fewer and fewer. Fortunately, two and a half million folks yearly can’t be wrong about my new, second place natural playground: Kensington Metropark.

Not only is this Metropark a fantastic way to stretch your legs and breathe deeply all the freshness Milford has to offer, but it’s a veritable playground for any nature lover. Perhaps kayaking is your thing…well, how about paddling the crystal waters of Kent Lake while smelling the Kingsford and sizzling ‘dogs on a nearby grill? Bill and I are particular fans of the paddleboating…we seem to have our best ideas (the idea for this site for one!) while enjoying the gentle lapping of the water on the paddles. The miles and miles of nature trails are always a great way to burn off some of those extra calories indulged upon at lunch time, too! If ever there were a perfect place to bring someone you love to show them exactly what Michigan is about, I can’t think of a better place than Kensington. From beaches to an 18 hole golf course, this place has it all. A seasonal pass for $20 is WELL worth the investment and the drive time! I implore all of our readers to pick a day - a bright, sunny, day and remember a few of the things Metro Detroit gets right!

http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_kensington.php

Posted by Dani on Jun 16, 2009



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