Blogs from Midland, Michigan, United States, North America

Text and Photos last updated: August 2016 Number of times we have biked this trail: 8 Location: Baldwin to Midland Distance: 155 to 49 kilometres (see below) Surface: Paved and gravel Width: 3 to 4 metres Grade: Flat Conditions of trail: from asphalt to gravel Parking: Many Staging areas Water: Two staging areas only Washrooms: Staging areas and towns Rest Areas: Lots between Midland and Sandford. Fewer elsewhere Trail marking: From very good, to none This is a trail with three faces, namely the very good, the good and the not so great. From paved 14 foot wide, well signed, to 2 ruts which make up the trail (see photo) Eventually it will stretch 155 km (95 miles) across south central Michigan, intersecting with Michigan’s longest trail, the White Pine Trail ... read more

Un dia mas! I am leaving for Spain tomorrow and I feel like I have so much to do!! I am testing out this blog with my very first entry ever. Still not completely done with my packing. Hopefully it won't take too long. I just bought a gift to give to my host family...a michigan cookie cutter... a Michigan oven mit....and some yummy maple syrup. I think my host mom is a big cook so i hope she will like these. I still gotta find a good book to read for all my time sitting in the airport. I'm a bit nervous about all my flight but I have maps of the airports and hopefully know where to go. Should be leaving tomorrow around 11. My flight out of Detroit is at 3:30. Totally pumped ... read more