Day out at Kensington Metropark       

    
     The other Friday, about a dozen of us spent the day at Kensington Metropark which is located in Milford, Michigan. Since there are only a few weeks of summer left, I was definitely excited about getting outside to get some more fishing in before the water freezes over. We spent our day fishing, picnicking, and some people even took a leisurely cruise around Kent Lake. The weather that day was perfect to be outside and enjoying all of the activities and scenery the park had to offer.

     The first thing we tackled when we got to Kensington, was finding the perfect spot for our picnic so we could eat lunch. We eventually decided to take advantage of one of the park’s picnic pavilions. It offered great views of the river and the nature surrounding us. It was an ideal day to spend outside due to the perfect weather, there was not a cloud in the sky.

After lunch, it was time to cast our lines into the river and catch some fish. Even though a majority of the group fished, only a few people in the group actually hooked one. The Huron River is home to mainly five species: Bass, Blue Gill, Pike, Crappie, and Perch. Both of the fish we caught were Blue Gill. We used worms for bait this time, but we all decided that we have had better luck on other days when using either bread or hot dogs.

 Besides our picnic and fishing, we had the option to go for a boat ride or to continue trying to catch more fish. I chose to keep fishing, but those that went on the boat said it was very relaxing and a good way to see more of the park. The boat they went on was a 37 passenger pontoon boat called the Island Queen II. It offers the park’s visitors a chance to see all of the different islands and bays around Kent Lake, and gives the passengers some history and background of the park. One of my peers shared that the most exciting part of the boat ride for him, was seeing a group of turtles that were each larger than a soccer ball.  

     Everyone looked, and sounded, like they enjoyed themselves at the park. Lucky for us the weather was splendid, perfect for all of the activities we wanted to do. Whether you fished, went on the Island Queen II, or just took in the scenery; the outing had something for everyone.