{"id":27833,"date":"2018-07-06T00:01:21","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T00:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=27833"},"modified":"2018-07-06T00:01:21","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T00:01:21","slug":"outdoor-activities-near-ann-arbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/outdoor-activities-near-ann-arbor\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things to Do in the Ann Arbor Area for Outdoor Enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27873\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27873\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf.png\" alt=\"Disc golf courses near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to 159 parks and located at the heart of an impressive lineup of state recreation areas and open spaces, Ann Arbor offers countless opportunities to opt outside. From hiking and fishing in town to boating through the Chain of Lakes and even kayaking down the Huron River, there are a variety of new hobbies available to every A2 local and visitor. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rounded up our top eight activities to kick off your outdoor adventures. Mostly suited for warm weather, these are great ways to take advantage of our outdoor spaces this summer! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Hiking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Hiking.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27903\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27903\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Hiking.png\" alt=\"Hiking trails near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Hiking.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Hiking-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonderful nature walks and hikes can be found in every Ann Arbor area park, nature area, recreation area and open space. Just within Ann Arbor itself, you\u2019ll find trails through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mbgna.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nichols Arboretum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/parks-recreation\/parks-places\/Pages\/Bluffs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluffs Nature Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/parks-recreation\/parks-places\/Pages\/Dolph.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolph Nature Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/Pages\/BirdHills.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird Hills Nature Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the largest park in Ann Arbor. And minutes from town, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=484&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinckney Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=506&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer a combined 31,500 acres of wilderness to explore! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird Hills Trail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside Ann Arbor\u2019s largest and most forested park, the Bird Hill Trail is a serene getaway within the city limits. It traverses a quick, hilly route with plenty of magnificent views! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bog Trail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located just outside of Chelsea, Waterloo Recreation Area\u2019s Bog Trail is a 1.5-mile trail that leads to a floating bog in Cedar Lake. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo-Pinckney Trail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 36-mile Waterloo-Pinckney Trail travels from Big Portage Lake in Waterloo Recreation Area to Green Lake and into Pinckney Recreation Area.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Biking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27853\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27853\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking.png\" alt=\"Mountain biking trails near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Biking-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking for road biking or mountain biking, you can find the perfect trail in and around Ann Arbor. In addition to road and dirt routes through our communities, the surrounding parks and open spaces offer countless multi-use trails suitable for rugged bicycle adventures. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huron River Drive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amongst local bikers, the classic road bike choice is the 24-mile route along Huron River Drive from Ann Arbor to Dexter and back. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Island Lake Recreation Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain bikers can opt for the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/Details.aspx?id=462&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Island Lake Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bike loops which, together, cover about 15 miles. You can travel the East Loop around the Huron River, the nine-mile West Loop, or both! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTE Energy Foundation Trail <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=506&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dtetrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTE Energy Foundation Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is already an extensive trail system and is still being developed for even more mileage. As of June 2018, mountain bikers can enjoy the 4-mile Green Lake Loop and the 4.5-mile Big Kame Loop. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Kayaking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Kayaking.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27923\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27923\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Kayaking.png\" alt=\"Kayaking near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Kayaking.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Kayaking-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor and its surrounding communities have developed along the banks of the Huron River and amidst countless lakes and ponds suitable for paddle sports. So, whether you want a challenging route down the river or a peaceful float atop a lake, you\u2019ll find the perfect setting right here. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argo Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argo Park is home to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/argo\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argo Canoe Livery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can rent kayaks and tubes, buy concessions and participate in river-themed programs. From here, you can enjoy a relaxing, 3.7-mile paddle down the Huron River to Gallup Park, a trip that typically takes 1.5 hours. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallup Park <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Ann Arbor park, Gallup also has its own livery \u2014\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/gallup\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallup Park Canoe Livery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014\u00a0where you can rent materials, learn about the river and embark on river trips. Leaving from here, your trip will begin with a van ride upriver to Barton Park then continue on the water through Argo Pond, down the Argo Cascades, and back to Gallup Park. The trip is 5.7 miles and takes about 2.5 hours. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside Waterloo, paddlers will find 11 inland lakes open to kayaks, canoes and rowboats of all kinds. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Boating<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boating.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27863\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27863\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boating.png\" alt=\"Boating lakes rivers near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boating.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boating-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Michigan, you\u2019re never more than six miles from a lake or river. And thanks to our impressive system of lakes connected by the Huron River, boating is a popular summer sport amongst the locals of Washtenaw County. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Portage Lake Chain of Lakes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By far the most popular boating route in the Ann Arbor area, the Chain of Lakes is located in Washtenaw and Livingston Counties and is comprised of seven lakes connected by the Huron River. The trip begins at Little Portage Lake and Big Portage Lake in Waterloo Recreation Area, travels through Base Line Lake, Whitewood Lakes, Gallagher Lakes and Strawberry Lake, then ends at Zukey Lake in Hamburg Township. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Lakes State Park <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About an hour north of Ann Arbor, Seven Lakes State Park offers 230 acres of water for swimmers, paddlers, fishermen and, of course, boaters! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Swimming<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fins.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27463\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27463\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fins.png\" alt=\"Swimming beaches and lake near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fins.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fins-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Great Lakes State contains more than 11,000 inland lakes with plenty of shoreline for swimmers. Some of these beachside waters even boast man-made water parks!\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence Lake Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the summer months, the park\u2019s 360 acres feature trails for biking and hiking as well as fishing, boating and swimming in Independence Lake. Just off the beach, you can also enjoy water-themed fun at Blue Heron Bay Spray Park. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Island Lake Recreation Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find two beaches available for swimming in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/Details.aspx?id=462&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Island Lake Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There\u2019s one at Kent Lake and one at Spring Mill Pond, a spring fed pond that offers more than 100 feet of sandy beach!<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolling Hills Park <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone looking for swimming adventures and water-themed fun near Ypsilanti can enjoy a splash in the waves, a float on the lazy river, or a ride down the slides of the Water Park. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Fishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fishing.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27883\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27883\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fishing.png\" alt=\"Fishing lakes rivers near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fishing.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Fishing-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a license, fishing is available in many of our area lakes and recreation areas. For those just starting out, we\u2019ve rounded up a few of the region\u2019s great options. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argo Park <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Huron River offers fishing opportunities up and down its banks. At Argo Park, you can fish for carp along the embankment that forms part of the Argo Dam. Just a ten-minute walk from Downtown Ann Arbor, this is the closest fishing to the heart of town! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lillie Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lillie Park in Pittsfield Township offers shore fishing in multiple locations on Haven Lake. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Erie<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second best to deep sea fishing, Lake Erie offers boat angling opportunities to catch walleye, crappie, bluegill and more. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Disc Golf<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27873\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27873\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf.png\" alt=\"Disc golf courses near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Disc-Golf-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Played much like regular golf, disc golf is played with a frisbee instead of a ball. Many Ann Arbor area parks offer courses complete with metal baskets to use as landmarks. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolling Hills Park <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same Ypsilanti park that offers swimming and a water park offers an 18-hole disc golf course! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandemer Park <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of two disc golf courses in Ann Arbor city parks, the course at Bandemer Park winds through a wooded area along the Huron River. It is a nine-hole course, and each hole has three tee pads.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disc golf course at Waterloo Recreation Area is an 18-hole course at the Portage Lake Unit.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Horseback Riding<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Horse.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27913\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27913\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Horse.png\" alt=\"Equestrain horse back riding trails near Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Horse.png 750w, https:\/\/1185joyce1.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Horse-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ann Arbor area parks, horseback riding trails are nearly as prominent as mountain biking trails! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinckney Recreation Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across more than 11,000 acres of open space, Pinckney Recreation Area offers 13 miles of equestrian trails, a staging area and a stable<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area offers 18 miles of horseback riding trails accessible from a staging area off Loveland Road. And, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsenaroundstablesatwaterloo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horse &#8216;N Around Stables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inside the park offers horse rentals, boarding, lessons and more.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighton Recreation Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to a full-service riding stable and an equine experience suited for all riding levels, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&amp;id=438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighton Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers 19 miles of trails, a riding stable, rustic equestrian camping and a staging area. For more information on rentals and programs, check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brightonrecridingstable.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighton Recreation Riding Stable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How do you #OptOutside? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a favorite park or activity in the Ann Arbor area, let us know in the comments below! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home to 159 parks and located at the heart of an impressive lineup of state recreation areas and open spaces, Ann Arbor offers countless opportunities to opt outside. 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