Michigan's Algonac State Park

The Algonac State Park in Michigan features about 1500 acres of land along with a half-mile frontage along the St. Clair River.  Some of this parks attractions include lake plain parries as well as oak savannas.  

The Algonac State Park offers many activities for its visitors including:
  • Camping
  1. Algonac River Front - Modern - 220 campsites - off season camping is available
  2. Algonac Wagon Wheel - Modern - 76 campsites
  3. Algonac Group Use Area - 1 group use area
  • Fishing - The shoreline along the Algonac River provides excellent opportunities for walleye fishing.  The Marine City and the Algonac North Channel Boating Access areas are located nearby.
  • Hiking - Trails include:
  1. The Algonac Blazing Star is one half mile in length
  2. The Algonac Oak Savanna Trail is two and a half miles in length
  3. The Bridge To Bay Trail is one mile in length
  • Hunting - During the fall and winter months the Algonac State Park is open to both big and small game hunting.
  • Metal Detecting - The State of Michigan allows metal detecting in designated areas in some State Parks.  There are maps available showing where these areas are.  Any items found must be checked by park staff before you will be allowed to leave with them.
  • Nature Observation - There are ample opportunities for nature watching in the Algonac State Park.
  • Skiing - There are trails available for cross-country skiing use.
Whether you are interested in watching nature, fishing, hiking, hunting or skiing, the Algonac State Park in Michigan is worth checking out.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Review - Revisited

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I have been using my ThermaCell for nearly a year now.  I take it with me whenever I'm going to be in the outdoors during the prime-time bug biting hours.  The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent is absolutely amazing!  This device does exactly what it says it will do (it keeps the bugs and mosquitoes at bay).

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Repel mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums, and sand flies while out enjoying the 
outdoors with the ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent system. Powered by a 
butane cartridge (included), this convenient unit heats a small mat containing the


The Earth Scent refill packs are great for hunting as they can help to cover up human odors giving you an added layer of scent protection.
ThermaCELL Scent Mosquito Repellent Refill Kit
ThermaCELL Scent Mosquito 
Repellent Refill Kit
A great choice for hunters, the ThermaCELL Earth Scent 
Mosquito Repellent Refill Kit helps your ThermaCell Unit 
provide hours of protection from mosquitoes AND cover 
your scent while on the hunt. This kit produces the same 
zone (up to a 15 foot radius)

The clip on holster gives you a hands-free method for carrying your Thermacell unit without interfering with your ability to hunt or fish.
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Repellent Unit
The ThermaCELL Clip On Holster makes it even easier to keep 
the wonderful mosquito repelling power of the ThermaCell 
Mosquito Repellent Unit with you. Great for tree stands, ground 
blinds, docks, boats, and any other place

The ThermaCell is now available in a lantern form which enables you to sit it on the dock, hang it near your tree stand or even inside your hunting blind.  It could also be placed inside your tent while camping or on a picnic table while eating.  The possibilities are nearly endless! 
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Backyard LED Lantern
With the ThermaCELL Bristol Mosquito Repellent Mini Lantern, mosquitoes will 
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protection against mosquitoes, black flies, and a variety of other flying insects.

In my opinion, there is not a better method of keeping the bugs and mosquitoes at bay while spending time outdoors doing what you love!  Get a ThermaCell unit and find out how you can avoid the need for spray-on insect repellents while fishing, hunting, hiking, camping or just enjoying your time with mother nature.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day