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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy gears up to give West Riverfront Park a big makeover and a new name
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Great Lakes Way project aims to unify greenways and water trails along Michigan's southeast coast
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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This article is part of Inside Our Outdoors, a series about Southeast Michigan's connected parks, greenways, and trails and how they affect residents' quality of life. It is made possible with funding from the
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance
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