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Please visit this page to view details about upcoming special events. Information on events like Canoe Races, Moonlight Canoeing, Milford Memories, and others will be posted here.

This October you’re invited to have a spooky night out at Proud Lake. Friday and Saturday nights from 8 to 11:30, just $12 gets you a terrifying adventure. Come ready for the outdoors because this event includes a hay ride, canoeing and haunted hiking trail.


Panic at Proud Lake opens October 7 and continues through the end of the month. Ages 12 and up only.


Hours:   Friday and Saturday 8:00 – 11:30pm. Cancellations due to weather can be found on our facebook page or by calling 248.685.2379.

Rates:    $12 per person (call or email for group rates)

Family Friendly Day:   Sunday Oct 30 from 1 – 4pm $7 per person – kids 5 and under free

The adventure begins at 2775 Garden Road, Milford, MI 48381, inside the Proud Lake Rec. area.

A $10 Annual State Park Recreation Passport is required for all vehicles. No alcohol is allowed at this event.

For more information about Panic, visit www.panicatproudlake.com or call 248.685.2433 or email panicatproudlake@gmail.com

Saturday October 15, 2011 – Saturday October 15, 2011

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Description:

Fast & Furious Adventure Race in Orion Township on October 15th.

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Download a printable copy of this flyer here or by clicking on the graphic below.

Click here for a printable flyer and registration form. (PDF Viewer required)

Join your fellow paddlers and fitness enthusiasts
for a 7 1/2 mile race on beautiful Kent Lake.

Date:

Sunday, July 31,2011

Time:

10 am

Cost:

$12 per boat (does not include boat rental)

Place:

West Boat Launch in Kensington Metropark
GPS:42 31 21N, 83 40 27W

Course:

The course starts at the West Boat Launch, heads northeast to the Buno Road bridge, then finishes back at the West Boat Launch.

Classes:

(1) Single Paddler: Kayaks & solo canoes

(2) Novice/Youth: Two Person, paddlers with less experience, teams with paddlers under 18

(3) Experienced: Two Person, paddlers with better than average skills/fitness, competitors with Kevlar and carbon boats

Registration:

Call 248-685-1561 or mail the downloaded entry form to:

Kensington Metropark
2240 West Buno Road
Milford, MI 48380

Details:

Canoes and kayaks are not provided. Bring your own or rent from Heavner Canoe at the Start/Finish area. Call 248-685-2379 or go to www.heavnercanoe.com/reservations to reserve a boat.

Contact Mark Irish at
mark.irish@metroparks.com if you have any questions.

Park entry: daily $5, annual $25/seniors $15.

 

This popular event is great for the experienced paddler as well as the novice. Come to Proud Lake and paddle either a canoe or kayak into the setting sun. Stop briefly for dinner before continuing to paddle. When you return to the canoe rental, a bonfire will be awaiting you. Dinner will be at the park in Milford. No partner necessary, all skill levels welcome. Dress for the weather, including headlamps and water bottles.

Pre-register by calling Heavner Canoe Rental at 248.685.2379. Please call in your reservation AT LEAST 24 hours before the event. For more information call Margaret at 734.721.2821, email to mpluscat@yahoo.com, or use the form below:

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Schedule: Saturday, Apr 16 Paddle 7:45pm
Sunset 8:14pm
Moonrise 6:56pm
Saturday, May 16 Paddle 7:45pm
Sunset 8:14pm
Moonrise 6:56pm
Saturday June 18 Paddle 7:45pm
Sunset 9:11pm
Moonrise 11:20pm
Pre-paddle fun! Come see many hand-made kayaks in the afternoon. Sunset paddle at 7:45pm from the Proud Lake Campground. Meet at the canoe rental and a shuttle will be provided to the campground. Dinner provided en route.
Saturday July 16 Paddle 8:15pm
Sunset 9:07pm
Moonrise 9:49pm
Saturday August 13 Paddle 7:45pm
Sunset 8:38pm
Moonrise 8:17pm
Full Moon 1:59am
Saturday Sept 10 Paddle 7:00pm
Sunset 7:53pm
Moonrise 6:46pm
Saturday October 15 Paddle 6:00pm
Sunset 6:52pm
Moonrise 8:43pm
Saturday November 12 Paddle 5:00pm
Sunset 5:15pm
Moonrise 6:27pm
Who: All are welcome. Child and dog friendly.
Where: Heavner Canoe Rental, 2775 Garden Road, Milford, MI 48381
Cost: Canoe or Kayak $30 per person. Includes dinner, boat rental, bonfire.
Boat rental only (no dinner) $25 per person.
Dinner & bonfire (bring your own boat) $15 per person.
Bonfire only (no dinner, bring your own boat) $5 per person.