Todays urban wilderness hike

Rupestris · Feb 14, 2009

We woke to 3" of fresh white stuff. My wife had to work and Daisy and my daughter, Kate, were going stir crazy. We decided against a long drive on messy roads so we went down to the local river for a hike.

Our objective: The Hyatt Regency Dearborn in the distance.

Kate and Daisy

An old Car door pulled from the river

Daisy "Hot on the trail of the woodvine"

Daisy just can't stay out of the water.

Me and the pooch

More to come...

dipbait · Feb 14, 2009

More pics of Kate , please.

Rupestris · Feb 14, 2009

Todays knives. BRKT Woodland and a Koster K5.

Hmmm... green?

A couple pics taken by Kate
Her snow flake

My Akubra

Edit: Forgot a pic

We covered over three miles but fell short of the Hyatt by about 1/2 mile. Daisy cut one of her pads and I needed to get her home to check it out. She's fine. just a little cut.

We plan on trying again real soon.

Chris

Rupestris · Feb 14, 2009

dipbait said:
More pics of Kate , please.

If you can wait 3 years, I'll introduce you. She turns 15 on St. Pattys day this year.

I warn ya, she can be a bit gabby.

dipbait · Feb 14, 2009

:foot: didnt read everything.

Thought it was your lady not your daughter.

Bwilson · Feb 14, 2009

I drive past that every single day of the work week. How do you get past the fence that runs down both sides? Is there a hole in it somewhere or is there an entrance?

cmdionne · Feb 15, 2009

Bwilson said:
I drive past that every single day of the work week. How do you get past the fence that runs down both sides? Is there a hole in it somewhere or is there an entrance?

I'd also be interested to know how to get into there. I've driven by a couple of times, and I'm always looking for a nice spot to go for a little walk without having to head all the way out of town.

Rupestris · Feb 15, 2009

cm, B Wilson,

You can gain access at a couple different places. The easiest place is at the Melvindale ice arena. On S. Dearborn street near the intersection of Allen Rd. and Greenfield Rd. There's even a place to launch a boat so you can run the Rouge down to the Detroit river. From the Southfield take Oakwood to Allen and make a left.

If you'd like to get together for a hike or bike ride this spring, just drop me a PM or e-mail. Its definately urban but with little to no traffic.

SouthernCross · Feb 15, 2009

G'day Chris.

Thanks for sharing images of your walk :thumbup:

Any fish in that river?

Rupestris said:

Out of curosity, are the seed heads and stalks in this pic any good for tinder / kindling?

Kind regards
Mick