Outdoors

Coverage of parks, camps, trails, river and riverside activities, lake and lakeshore activities during all seasons.

Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Winzer stands inside the Sprout City Market.

Days of play: Abundant recreation options keep Port Huron families on the move

"They have made recreation a priority and that really contributes to the growth and quality of life in the city." -Port Huron Parks and Rec Director Nancy Winzer  

Latest in Outdoors
Ready to explore St. Clair County from the water? Join an upcoming community paddle.
More to explore: Community paddles aim to get more people on the water

"We want to have these paddling and bike events to bring people to the community...we want to add recreational events that highlight our water trails, and to make the entire population stay." -Lori Eschenberg

A bike sharing program is coming this spring to the Marysville Community Center.
Marysville: A hidden jewel along the St. Clair River

"We don't need to make a comeback, things are going good here, we have low crime, our services are outstanding and our schools rank in the top 10 in the state of Michigan."-Randy Fernandez

Algonac is a great place to spend a day relaxing and watching the water.
Rethinking Algonac’s future: How a city with no downtown becomes a destination

"We're all about placemaking and making Algonac an awesome place to live, work, and play." City Manager Denice Gerstenberg

McMorran Plaza is set to undergo a major renovation beginning in the spring.
McMorran Plaza to undergo major renovations, add ice rink to downtown Port Huron

McMorran Plaza redevelopment will bring permanent ice rink to Port Huron.

Students walk across the SC4 campus.
Port Huron strolling to a more walkable, bikeable future

Port Huron is evolving into a community that is walkable, bikeable encouraging visitors to come and stay awhile.

What’s next for Mt. Pleasant? Stay connected with IMG’s newest pub, ‘Epicenter’

There are plenty of great things happening in Mt. Pleasant and its neighboring communities. We think it’s time people heard more about them.

Penny Rose-Gray enjoys walking her dogs in downtown Marine City.
PHOTOS: What do you love about downtown Marine City?

More and more people are stopping into Marine City to see what's new. Find out what people love about Marine City.

The Mariner is a great place to catch a show.
St. Clair River at center of Bluewater region’s rejuvenation

Investment in housing, retail and recreation has boosted the St. Clair River and spurred development in the towns along its banks.

Michigan's Great Lakes offer many opportunities for kayakers.
St. Clair County discovers economic opportunity in kayaking

Michigan's waterways offer infinite possibilities for recreation, fishing, and adventure. Planners in St. Clair County have discovered a gem in their own backyard, and through careful planning and promotion turned it into a kayaking destination.

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