There has been a number of recent ideas for Hikes, changes in Hikes and other improvements with the Hiking Group at HIKING MICHIGAN. As always.....Hiking Michigan IS the members. All of YOU decide where we Hike, how we Hike and the various things we all do. So with all that said, here a few new ideas being suggested. Please drop me an email with your comments opinions and further ideas. This is all about YOU and how you all want to see things done here at HIKING MICHIGAN,
Rob
1. It has been suggested by many members that we start and do more faster paced Hikes, gauged for more distance. These would be scheduled inbetween our slower more Nature style Hikes.
2..There has been suggestions that we better indicate if a Hike is Dopggie friendly, Kid Friedly and what kind of conditions the trails might be in. When possible, if a distance for the afternoon Hike can be indicated, please do so.
3. Many members want to start the Hikes, no more then 15 minutes past the official start time. If people are running later then 15 minutes past the official Hike start time, they should call the Hiking Cell phone and let us know they are running late.
4. It has been suggested that we Hike the Potawatami Trail in the Pickney Recreation Area. This has already been looked at, and plans are being made for the next Hikes Schedule.
5. Many members want to have an official Dog-Pet Hike. Something gauged exclusively for their Dog or pet. Maybe one of Oakland County officisl Doggie Parks, or something gauged toward the animals. We did one of these as a test, last year on the Polly-Ann trail. A little late in the year, and the temperatures where a little cold. The turn-out was only about 15 people. Try this again now? or wait until Springtime?
These are just a few of the recent ideas and suggestions from many members. Give us your opinions and suggestions please. We will probably be sending out a short survey to all 1,000 members to see how we can improve our gatherings and Hikes and what people would like to change and add to the mix. Look for that very soon.
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