http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/ southeast michigan backpackers/hikers Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:48:13 GMT Kim Ryan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/84 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/84 Hey K,   My husband just returned from the Manistee forest where they camped for their kayak trip down the Pine.  He says it is a great place. Listen we are Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:58:04 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/83 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/83 was wondering if anyone here is looking for a hiking partner. i ame located near Dundee Michigan. would like to do some weekend trips soon. possibly in Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:39:44 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/82 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/82 hi Kim my son is 6 years old and could probably do 2-4 miles a day depending on the quality and elevation changes of the trail. how old is your step son? there Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:36:30 GMT Kim Ryan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/81 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/81 Hello Kirt,   Good to hear from you again.  I have been "training" at Hidden Lake and plan to start carring my knapsack with barbells in it for weight Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:06:06 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/80 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/80 just added a way to share your favorite locations. go to applications and it is called places map. click on it and follow the directions. has any one been out Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:34:20 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/79 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/79 thanks kim for the paperwork. my wife son and i went there and we all were very impressed. it is a butiful place and we will be going there many more times in Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:32:02 GMT Kim Ryan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/78 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/78 Kirk,   If you would send me your address, I would be happy to send you a brochure and trail map in the mail.  You can decide if it is a place you would like Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:39:59 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/77 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/77 thanks kim. im near to cabelas in dundee. id be interested in getting together for a day hike also. the question is where and when. any suggestions. i could do Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:58:35 GMT Kim Ryan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/76 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/76 where are you located?  Have you ever heard of Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton Mi?  There are over 5 miles of trails.  Great for rehabilitation.  I take my Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:34:40 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/75 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/75 hello all. had some back issues and ended up needing surgery on it. trimmed some disc material off and enlarged the nerve hole. plus pulled out a hard Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:06:24 GMT Scott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/74 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/74 Mark, I hiked the Potawatomi Trail twice this year, it seemed like it was in pretty good condition. I was out there during June and July and I swore the bugs Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:08:56 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/73 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/73 hello. i have personally not hiked this trail but i have heard at least 2 people say that it is a really nice area. if you go and take photos please feel free Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:54:07 GMT mrherman2001 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/72 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/72 Hi, Anyone done the Potawatamie Trail (Waterloo/Pinkney Rec Areas) lately and can provide any info or observations? Thanks!@ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:23:37 GMT k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/71 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/71 thanks everyone who replied and offered their advice to me. it is greatly appreciated. thanks again kirt -- In Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:49:38 GMT Kim Ryan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/70 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeastmichiganbackpackershikers/message/70 Good luck with your surgery Kirk, although surgery is never something to look forward to, you will indeed feel some relief, the fact is all the debri from the