Bandemer Nature Area — Attraction in Ann Arbor

For years I've been going to University of Michigan Hospital and was always seeing this park from the highway. I always thought it looked so beautiful. So finally dropped down and it didn't disappoint. First there is the river with plenty of easily accessible areas for kayaks. They even have rentable kayak lockers. There is a disc golf course in a wooded area that looked fun and challenging. There is paved trails for bikers. There is also a really nice dirt track for bikes with great hills and jumps. I was shocked I didn't see a soul out there tearing it up. Easily packed trails will wind you along the river with many smaller trails that will get you down to nice fishing spots. I didn't get too far but found a beautiful pond they use for study that was full of sunning turtles, beautiful birds, the music of calling frogs and birds and buzzing damsel and dragon flies. I even got into a staring contest with a muskrat. All the beauty you expect from wooded riverland in Michigan. It's a large and amazing park system with ample parking, picnic areas, clean bathrooms (plumbing free type so remember hand wipes) and a large bonfire spit so they definitely have scheduled activities. It's become my favorite spot to unwind after a day of cancer testing down at the University. An absolutely...

One of the prettiest views from a freeway underpass I've ever seen. Love the beautiful views of Bird Hills, Argo Nature Area, Argo Dam, Argo Cascades, Huron River and the skyline. Trail gets busy with bikes and runners, young/learner cyclists can be a little overwhelmed. Good views of people illegaly crossing railroad tracks. It will be amazing when you can connect to Bird Hills, Barton Nature Area, the Treeline and the Michcon development. Dam crossing is way too narrow and is highly treacherous when...

Easily accessible park. It is right off the highway. There was ample parking when we went. You have to go through this bridge. The highlight is the picnic area. There are also grills available. There is also a kayak/canoe launch area which is a scenic spot. We foraged wild plums in the summer. You can also park at the Argo park lot and walk the bridge to get to Bandemer.The stretch of the B2B trail we walked on is stroller accessible. Lastly, the restrooms look like they are compost toilets,...