Looking for Nature/Wildlife areas near Ann Arbor: Hi All, I will be traveling to Ann Arbor, MI for about a week and would like to explore nature areas that are fairly close to the...

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Jul 30, 2023 20:58:07 #

rodolini

Hi All,

I will be traveling to Ann Arbor, MI for about a week and would like to explore nature areas that are fairly close to the area. I could be up for a day trip is something is special but since I will be visiting in-laws won't have as much time as I'd like for photography. I'd love to find birds, mammals and macro subjects. My longest lens will be a 400mm.

I am not familiar with the area so I don't know if this is a good time of year or not.

Any advice or tips will be appreciated.

Thanks!

Suzanne

Jul 30, 2023 22:59:09 #

jwreed50 Loc: Manassas, VA

Nichols Arboretum near campus. There are a number of places further north in Michigan (3+ hours away), but the Arboretum in A2 is a great place with a camera.

Jul 30, 2023 23:14:55 #

rodolini

Thanks!

Jul 31, 2023 07:01:45 #

Larryshuman

Check out Kensington Metro Park

Jul 31, 2023 07:15:10 #

Bill_de Loc: US

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g29556-Activities-c57-t68-Ann_Arbor_Michigan.html

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Jul 31, 2023 07:48:27 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

rodolini wrote:

Hi All, br br I will be traveling to Ann Arbor, M... (show quote)

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g29556-Activities-c57-t68-Ann_Arbor_Michigan.html

Jul 31, 2023 11:54:31 #

Irv Pearlman Loc: Farmington Hills, Mi.

Kensington Metropark is not far. Also, Greenfield Village & The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. Also, the Gilmore Car Museum near Kalamazoo. Meijer Gardens near Grand Rapids.

Jul 31, 2023 12:44:13 #

rodolini

Larryshuman wrote:

Check out Kensington Metro Park

Thank you!

Jul 31, 2023 12:45:13 #

rodolini

billnikon wrote:

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g29556-Activities-c57-t68-Ann_Arbor_Michigan.html

Thanks. I’ve already looked at TripAdvisor and other sites but was hoping for personal recommendations.

Jul 31, 2023 12:45:53 #

rodolini

Irv Pearlman wrote:

Thanks!

Jul 31, 2023 13:04:40 #

Amaize

Pinckney Recreational Area, north west of AA, is probably the most extensive nature area with much water, trails. If you want something pretty interesting is Port Huron — you have St Clair River thru town and not unusual to see huge freighters, like 2-3 houses, floating right past you that you can almost reach out and touch. Then there is the bridge to Canada, over the river, and right north of that, Lake Huron takes off in it’s vast expanse of water. If you want to do an overnight, try for a room at Doubletree and see if you can get a room near the end facing the water and bridge - 3rd floor is best, like 301/2. I think the “even rooms” face the bridge have nice balcony. Very cool.

Jul 31, 2023 13:28:28 #

rodolini

Amaize wrote:

Pinckney Recreational Area, north west of AA, is p... (show quote)

Thank you!

Jul 31, 2023 14:17:19 #

Photoladybon Loc: Long Island

rodolini wrote:

Hi All, br br I will be traveling to Ann Arbor, M... (show quote)

If you can get to Meijer Gardens you will not be disappointed.

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