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This month's hike is at Highland Lake Recreation State Park

http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&type=SPRK

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Interactive Trails and Pathways Map

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Rails to Trails

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Hiking Michigan

National Trails System
The National Trails System consists of 23 national scenic and historic trails and over 800 national recreation trails. Eight National Scenic Trails, including the Appalachian Trail, protect continuous scenic corridors for outdoor recreation, and fifteen National Historic Trails, including the Lewis and Clark Trail, reflect historical eras and routes used for exploration, migration, and trade.

National Recreation Trails
Over 800 trails—available for public use and ranging from less than a mile to 485 miles in length—have been designated as National Recreation Trails (NRTs) on federal, state, local and privately owned lands. Visit their web site for application procedures and an online searchable NRT database.

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Camp Fire USA

Hiking Club is a sponsored club of

Camp Fire USA North Oakland Council

4450 Walton Blvd., Suite C

Waterford, MI 48329

248-618-9050

www.campfireusanoc.com

True or false? When hiking, you should walk through puddles on the trail. It's true! By going around puddles, you may widen the path and trample vegetation - and that's not good. And it's just one bit of knowledge kids take away after participating in the Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK) program, based on the seven Leave No Trace principles of environmental awareness.

PEAK is a program designed to teach children about responsibility in the outdoors. REI created PEAK in partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and offers the free program to educators and organizations with an interest in responsible use of the outdoors. Read more about this exciting program and how you can arrange for a presentation.

REI
REI also has a large map store — over 600 items in their hiking and camping section.

Trail Resources
Online shop sells maps and books for finding trails for hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, biking and other trail sports.

Trails Illustrated
Maps of regions, states and parks, along with info from National Geographic Maps.

http://www.hikingandbackpacking.com/index.html

Hiking and Backpacking Trails

The Health Benefits of Hiking
Find out how walking can increase overall fitness and health levels and prevent disease and illness.

CDC's Brochure, Trails for Health: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles & Environments
Trails for Health is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative to help Americans of all ages achieve the health benefits of physical activity by increasing opportunities for physical activity and helping to make it an integral part of community life.

English version for a general audience (PDF 1.3MB)
Spanish version for a general audience (PDF 513KB)

BEFORE YOU HIT THE TRAIL

Eight Steps To Campfire Safety
Find out when it's OK to build a fire and how to stay safe and cook great meals on a properly built fire.
Snake Awareness and Safety on the Trail
A vast majority of hikers will never encounter a snake on the trail, but should the rare occurrence happen make sure you know what to do.
Stay Safe in the Sun
Don't be one of the 1 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the United States this year.
Safety: Playing it Safe on the Trail
Plan ahead, be prepared, and be sure to take the essentials using this checklist.
Family Hiking
Tips for taking your kids on the trail from a parent, who is also a hiker.
Hank's Hiking Handout
A fun activity and fact sheet for young hikers.
Step To It: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Walking
Battling Bugs on the Trail
Common insects, their bites, and the best remedies
Leave No Trace
Protect the environment and preserve the hiking experience by following these seven guidelines.