Day at Belle Isle Mindfulness Hike (read description)-bring snacks/pack lunch

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**Mindfulness not cardio event. Outlined later in this post is an approximate 8 Mile Journey- suggest bringing snacks and or packed lunch since food trucks may not be at this venue.** **Cost: The parking space itself is free, but remember that any vehicle entering Belle Isle Park must have a Michigan Recreation Passport typically purchased with your Michigan vehicle plate renewal.** **However, those with Michigan vehicle plates can purchase it at the Belle Isle gate and use for remainder of year.** **Those with vehicle plate from another state can purchase a day pass. (Keep scrolling >>>)** **Meet at Belle Isle Nature Center - commence mindful strolling hike on well groomed trails and boardwalk.** **Wear proper shoes and attire for situation - suggest bringing water and bug spray. Since this is a much longer hike, suggest you bring snacks. Dress according to forecasted weather conditions but realizing a breeze off the water - suggest you bring a jacket and dress in layers. Restrooms and water bottle refill stations are available year-round at the Belle Isle Nature Center. (Keep scrolling)** **Driving Directions: Once you cross the MacArthur Bridge onto Belle Isle, keep left and follow the main loop road (Sunset Drive which turns into The Strand and then Lakeside Drive). It takes about 7 to 8 minutes of steady driving from the bridge to reach the far eastern tip where the Nature Center sits. The Parking Setup: The Nature Center features a wide, paved one-way circular loop lot right in front of the building.If the Lot is Full: the main lot should have plenty of open spaces. However, if it overflows, vehicles can safely parallel park on the paved shoulder along Lakeside Drive directly adjacent to the center. (Keep scrolling >>>>)** **Trail networks essentially overlap or encircle the Nature Center area, you can easily walk right out the "front door" to start them. Later in this description is a complete approximately 8 mile group hiking itinerary. At 10am start our a

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