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Places to take a dip in Metro Detroit’s natural waters

Places to take a dip in Metro Detroit’s natural waters

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, 2022-08-03 23:04:28,

A few year ago we ran this story on natural swimming spots around Metro Detroit. Readers loved it. Stunning swimming spots reconnect us with nature and allow us to appreciate living in the Great Lakes region, so we thought we’d update the list so you can make the most of your summer.

Here are 10 to consider paddling in before the season ends, each with a different range of splash pads, playgrounds, trails, and boat docks attached (it’s also always worth checking park entry fees and if lifeguards are on duty). There are plenty more too, feel free to drop your favorite in the comments below (if you’re willing to share, that is).

Lakeside Beach  
3870 Gratoit Ave, Port Huron

Port Huron maintains two main beaches, and Lakeside is a great option. With sandy shores, the location is a prime spot for swimming, volleyball, and BBQs (there are grills available). Two pavilions, Kate’s Kabana concession stand, and a playground add to the facilities, but it’s the splash pad that really brings the family fun. A beach pass is required to park at the beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day (it’s free for Port Huron residents and $5 for St. Clair County residents). 

sc 0001 stonycreekThe Quadzilla Slide at Eastwood beach in Stony Creek Metropark.

Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316

One of those havens that families return to year after year, this extensive park includes two places to swim in Stony Creek Lake (Baypoint and Eastwood beaches). Eastwood often has a massive four-lane inflatable water slide available ($10 for an all-day pass). Fishing is popular here too, and the scenic sprawl across Oakland and Macomb counties offers boating, a nature center, trails for hiking and biking, and several sports fields. The daily fee is $10, or you can buy an annual pass for Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
7800 Gale Road, Waterford

This park features the longest beach in southeast Michigan (just over half a mile), but also boasts a model airplane flying field, a modern and rustic equestrian campground, an expansive picnic area, and an off-leash, fenced area for dogs. If you want to work up a sweat before swimming, the Oakland County space has an 11-mile mountain bike trail that ranks as one of the best in the country. As a state park area, it requires the Recreation Passport for vehicle entry.

Belle Isle
99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit

Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River, is worth a visit whether you are prepared to…

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Summer activities for kids & families near Youngstown, Ohio

Summer activities for kids & families near Youngstown, Ohio

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, 2022-07-21 04:00:00,

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We’re one month into summer — the time for family cookouts, vacations and memories.

And, of course, school’s out. But what to do on those lazy, listless days? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of 15 places to find summer fun in the Mahoning Valley.

OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology

OH WOW! is a science, technology, engineering and math museum for children and young teens at 15 Central Square, Youngstown. It has various edutainment programs for all ages.

Admission is $10 for adults and children age 2 and older; $9 for seniors age 65 and older and veterans; and free for children younger than age 2. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

For more information, call 330-744-5914 or visit the center’s website.

Escape Boardman

Escape Boardman is a group adventure escape room game where players work together to solve a series of puzzles in a themed room before time runs out.

Find it at 7253 Glenwood Ave. Unit B, Boardman, behind the State Farm building facing Glendale, or in the Southern Park Mall.

A game typically takes about 1 1/2 hours. They’re suitable for ages 11 and older. They cost $25, plus a $1.50 processing fee for each player. See its website for hours at both locations.

For more information, call 330-953-2170, send an email or visit the website.

Fun -N- Games Rewind

Teach the young’uns about classic video gaming at Fun -N- Games Rewind, an arcade offering old-school video game cabinets at 6989 Market St., Boardman.

It’s open this summer from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 330-330-8440 or check it out on Facebook and Instagram.

Sports World

Sports World is “Boardman’s family fun center” and has attractions like go-karts, an arcade, adventure golf, batting cages and more.

This summer, it opens every day at noon. You can also book…

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Magnetic’s Gear Guide For Summer and Fall Traveling and Festivals

Magnetic’s Gear Guide For Summer and Fall Traveling and Festivals

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, 2022-07-18 14:42:57,

For those looking for gear to help enhance their camping and festival experiences, here’s a curated list of items I discovered while virtually attending the Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022 show (June 9-11, 2022), as well as some other media offerings presented to me.

Glamp in style with the 10-foot Regatta Bell Tent from White Duck. This four-season durable, water repellent canvas tent with a spacious yurt-style design can be set up in 15 minutes. Three windows, four ceiling vents, large door and a stove jack ensure comfort no matter the temperature.

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The Rock The Park Concert Series At the Ballpark in OOB

The Rock The Park Concert Series At the Ballpark in OOB

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, 2022-07-12 12:26:01,

Thanks to the great folks at the Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department, concerts are BACK at the Ballpark! The “Rock the Park” Concert series started last Thursday with Motor Booty Affair. The weather was great and the crowd was big! These shows are cheap, family (and dog) friendly, with good food and beer available. Sounds perfect to us!

The shows run each Thursday. Here’s the schedule of bands:

July 14 – The Masterstroke Queen Experience
July 21 – Girls Just want to Have Fun (80’s Band)
July 28 – Wavelength Band
August 4 – Mojo Slim
August 11 – Classic Rock Orchestra
August 18 – Tom Petty Tribute Band
August 25 – The No Shoes Nation: Kenny Chesney Tribute Band

 

Tickets are $5.00 for Adults 12 & under are free. You can bring your dog, as long as they are on a leash. You can’t bring food or drink in but they will have the grill fired up and lots of beer, wine, and cider available.

 

OOB Parks and Rec

The Ballpark in OOB has seen a LOT of live music over the years. We are so glad that concerts are back!

 

It’s great to have live music back at the Ballpark!  Do you remember all the awesome summer concerts that happened at The Ballpark in OOB? Between 1986 and 1997 there were 75 concerts. Big names too! AC/DC, Cher, Aerosmith, Whitney Houston, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac, and many others. Even though the noise drove the town crazy, the shows at the Ballpark- called SEAPAC, and later the Maine Entertainment Center- were some of the biggest shows Maine has ever had. It’s a big part of Maine’s musical history. We’ve compiled a list of every show and hope it brings back good musical memories for you!

SHOWS AT THE BALLPARK IN OLD ORCHARD BEACH

August 21, 1997-311

July 22, 1997- Santana

June 30, 1997-Aerosmith and Johnny Lang

June 20, 1997 -Cheap Trick and ZZ Top

Aug 22, 1996- HORDE Festival with Blues Traveler/Lenny Kravitz/Rusted Root

Aug 19, 1996 -Hootie and the Blowfish

July 20, 1996- James Taylor

July 8, 1996 -FURTHER Festival with John Wesley Harding/Mickey Hart/Bruce Hornsby/Hot Tuna/Los Lobos/Ratdog

August 10, 1995 -HORDE Festival with Black Crowes/Blues Traveler/G. Love/God Street Wine/Ziggy Marley

August 6, 1995 -Van Halen and Our Lady Peace

August 25, 1994-Michael Bolton

August 22, 1994- Aerosmith and Collective Soul

August 19, 1994-Allman Brothers/Blues Traveler/Sheryl Crow/Traffic

August 6, 1994-John Mellencamp

July 23, 1994-Peter Frampton and Robin Trower

July 16, 1994-Steve Miller Band

July 15, 1994-Spin Doctors/Cracker/Gin…

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Sugarbush releases full summer events calendar

Sugarbush releases full summer events calendar

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, 2022-07-10 05:00:26,

Back after several truncated summer event schedules, Sugarbush Resort has lined up a number of both recurring and unique events throughout the summer geared to guests of all ages and interests.

 



 

 

On the recurring events side, the resort has taken many of its weekly activities and bundled them all into what’s now called Summer Thursdays. From July 7 to August 25 each Thursday will feature live music, cornhole tournaments, wood fired pizza and drinks, and a disc golf league at Lincoln Peak. Raffles and prizes are sprinkled throughout the summer including a raffle on July 7 for a pair of Head Skis. The Sugarbush Resort Golf Club will also have golf rounds available at reduced rates on Thursdays with Hogan’s Pub serving up discounted burgers.

Sugarbush is hosting two Music on the Mountain series, one on July 9 featuring Ragged Company and one on August 13 featuring The Legends. These outdoor afternoon concerts will jam out at 3125 feet mid-mountain. Guests can ride the Super Bravo Express Quad to Allyn’s Lodge for the tunes, with a variety of sandwiches, snacks, and drinks available.

On July 10, Sugarbush is helping to sponsor the Mad Marathon, now in its 11th season. The race features a marathon, half-marathon, and relay races throughout the Mad River Valley.

 



 

 

With a new outdoor movie screen, the resort has lined three outdoor film nights on Fridays throughout the summer. Each night is themed with July 15 being The North Face Adventure Film Series, August 19 being Vermont Filmmakers Night, and September 2 being Protect Our Winters night. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets with food and drink being available at the resort.

Trout Day returns on July 16 with free casting instruction, fly-tying demonstrations, raffles and tips from local guides.

On July 23 and 24 the Maxxis Eastern States Cup returns with Downhill and Enduro events. Camping is available and registration is now open. The resort is also hosting Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA) Day on August 20 with guided rides all day at Sugarbush and around the Mad River Valley.

Sugarbush is bringing back the Lincoln Peak Open, a two-day disc golf tournament on July 30 and 31.

Finally, beer aficionados rejoice as Fresh Hops Fest returns on October 9. For this beer festival, all participating brewers create beers for the event using designated fresh hops.

For a full calendar of Sugarbush events, visit www.sugarbush.com.





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Free, cheap things to do this summer with kids in Charlotte

Free, cheap things to do this summer with kids in Charlotte

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, 2022-06-17 05:00:00,

Ebenezer Park in Rock Hill features a 10,000-square-foot semicircle pier.

Ebenezer Park in Rock Hill features a 10,000-square-foot semicircle pier.


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With summer in full-swing, parents everywhere are faced with the ongoing challenge of keeping their kids active, entertained and off their devices. But with pain at the gas pump — and everywhere else, it seems — it’s more important than ever to find budget-friendly options for cheap summertime fun.

That’s why we’ve come up with this list of 10 local summer activities that are under $10. (Some are even free!)

Discovery Place Nature

Location: 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

Neighborhood: Myers Park

Cost: $8; free for children 2 and younger. Or, $1 for those with a EBT or WIC card. Free parking.

What to know: This quaint museum provides plenty of nature-based fun to help children explore natural science and let their creativity run wild. You’ll find interactive exhibits, live animals, including a butterfly pavilion, a museum library, nature trails and an outdoor natural play area in the 100-year-old woods. And a bonus: The museum is adjacent to Freedom Park, so plan for a picnic lunch and playtime to make the most of your day. Closed Tuesday and…

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