Ice Fishing at Metro Beach

With their augurs the rugged fishermen (a.k.a. cold-footers) drill a hole in the ice and stick their poles in to catch fish. This is a very popular pastime in our state nor matter how cold it is! If it is too bitter, they seek refuge in their little shanties in which of course they have a cache of refreshments. It requires much patience, but those who love this activity call it a zen-like experience.

Walking with the Deer

Walking through Metro Beach Park on the first day of 2010, we spotted a couple of deer who, of course, already spotted us. The park is open until 8pm every night this winter. It's a great time to buy the season pass for the Huron Clinton Park System which includes 13 different parks. www.metroparks.com. At Metro Beach you have Lake St. Clair, some great hiking trails, a nature center and in the summer, a great pool, golf, a marina and so much more...