WALKING

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Starting June 6, hikers can meet with staff to go on 2-3 mile hikes at selected parks around Tree Town, officials shared in a notice.

Since then, we’ve gotten tons of emails from readers telling us some of their favorite places and trails. Now, we want to know yours.

Getting outside may improve your health and mental well-being.

Here's a roundup of our favorite places to go for a stroll in Tree Town.

A portion of the BTB trail that had been under construction since the summer will reopen in Ann Arbor this weekend.

Activity trackers seem to promote 10,000 steps per day as the golden standard -- but what is the science behind this number? And does this goal suit everyone? Dr. Frank McGeorge says: not really.

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A team of researchers at the University of Michigan plans to develop a lightweight exoskeleton that could be a game changer for people with mobility disabilities.

A 1.2-mile recreational biking and walking path connecting some eastside Detroit neighborhoods to the city’s riverfront has been named in honor of former Mayor Dennis Archer.

The Kapnick Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K will move to the Briarwood Mall to promote social distancing with a kick-off of 9 a.m. on July 4.

ANN ARBOR – A section of the Gallup Park Loop Trail is in need of repair and will be under construction starting the first week of April. Work on the segment, between the canoe livery and the boat launch, is set to be completed in early June if weather permits. City staff will put up signs and barricades to direct trail users away from the work zone. Trail users riding, walking, cycling or commuting along the path are asked to follow the posted detour. “While the temporary closure is an inconvenience to users, the replacement of the pathway is intended to provide longer-term durability,” the city said in a news release.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Looking to get out of the house but don’t quite know what to do? Every Saturday in March., the organization is hosting organized walks at parks and nature areas around Tree Town. Throughout March, featured walks will be held on:Participants can win Visit Every Park prizes from Parks & Rec, including frisbees, a walking club patch and a T-shirt, for walking at different numbers of parks. Masks should be worn and community members are encouraged to stay six feet away from those not in their own household. After completing their walk, community members can take this survey and give feedback about the program.

Go on a socially distanced walk with Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. Happening weekly, the A2ParkWalks will happen at different parks and nature areas around Tree Town. Natural areas and paths are not cleared or salted so participants should consider carrying walking sticks/or poles, according to the A2ParkWalks website. Masks should be worn and community members are encouraged to stay six feet away from those not their own household. AdWalkers are encouraged to take this survey after each walk and tag #a2parkwalks on their social media posts.

ANN ARBOR – Having just completed the Allen Creek Railroad Berm Project, the city of Ann Arbor is now setting its sights on the creation of a new pedestrian tunnel beneath the railroad near Bandemer Park. City officials and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission staff will hold a public online meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2 to share project goals, refined design based on feedback from residents and the feasibility study recommendations. They will also open up the meeting for public comment after their presentation. City and county officials will also share a proposal to extend the Border-to-Border Trail through Barton Nature Area. For more information about the project, click here.

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DETROIT Most everybody loves walking their dog. But when the weather gets hot, you need to be aware that hot pavement can injure your furry friend. However, I suspect that the red brick or blacktop surfaces could get hot enough to cause your dog some pain. Heres a suggestion: Instead walking your dog on the pavement, walk him or her on the grass next to the paved surface. Dont let the heat dissuade you from taking the dog (and yourself) out for a little exercise.

Published: March 22, 2020, 11:40 am Updated: March 22, 2020, 11:51 amDETROIT – A dozen walking and biking projects in southeastern Michigan will share $6.5 million in funding. The southeast Michigan Council of Governments says funding will come from the Transportation Alternatives Program. Projects include more than $1 million for a greenway shared-use trail in Washtenaw County’s Pittsfield Township and $1 million for an Island Lake State Recreation Area trail connection in Livingston County’s Green Oak Township. The council supports coordinated local planning with technical, data and intergovernmental resources. It serves Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.