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TALES FROM two tRAILS BIKE RIDE THROUGH THE ROCHESTER HILLS REGION ARTICLE AMANDA HARRISON KEIGHLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL GUIMOND AND AMANDA KEIGHLEY

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When the sun shines and the days are

WE GO RIGHT.

long, my bicycle becomes my favorite mode

The Paint Creek Trail stretches over 8

of transportation. I ride to the fireworks to

miles. But I don’t plan to ride its entirety. At

avoid the traffic, downtown to avoid the park-

this point, the trail is called the Rochester

ing fees and I never refuse a second frosé—

River Walk. The first building I see as I cross

although you can still get a DUI on a bike!

East Second Street is the Private Bank.

Today will be one of those rides. I’m stand-

I come to a bridge and the Royal Park is

ing with my husband and my dog where the

on the right. There’s a wedding going on, and

Paint Creek and Clinton Rivers meet. The

my husband and I take a minute to reminisce.

site once housed a paper mill that utilized

The park is currently building a residential

the waterways for power. The building was

area in the back, it’s closed off and looks

destroyed in 1875 by a fire started by a dis-

messy. I’m relieved we didn’t get married

gruntled employee. I chuckle at the thought

there this summer.

of this incident inspiring "Office Space."

We cross the bridge. To the left is the

To my north is the Paint Creek Trail and

Rochester Lions Park. There’s a mini amphi-

to the west is the Clinton River Trail. Both

theater and it hosts a farmers market on

lead to historic sites, untamed forest and

Thursdays in the summer.

hidden gems. I’ve ridden the trails hundreds of times, and with each ride, I discover something new.

0.25 MILES IN

We stop at the Rochester Mills because I know the IPA they have on tap is fresh.

The building was once the Western Knitting Mills. Paint Creek and the Clinton River provided power for the first woolen mill on this site in 1844. Constructed in 1896, the Western Knitting Mills building was supported by a yarn mill, dormitories and two warehouses.

One of the area’s largest employers, the mill produced wool, socks, gloves and mittens from 1896 to 1916 and khaki gloves for World War I soldiers, according the sign out front.

The building was destroyed by fire several times in its history. When it was rebuilt for the final time, I learned on a downtown tour that its founder, William Chapman, organized the first formal fire department in Rochester and built two watchtowers on the top of the building to help prevent future fires.

We finish our beers and continue down the path, crossing University Drive to the Rochester Hills Public Library, my work. The library is one of the largest in the area, with a circulation of

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nearly 2 million a year. The library also has one of the largest collections of public art and a large garden run entirely by volunteers.

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Rotary Park

Rochester College Park

Rotary Park

Rochester Mills

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Rotary Overlook

Mastondon bench

Rochester Road Overpass

Mastodon Crossing

Technically, The Rochester Hills Public

"We've been stocking and managing

Library is located in Rochester. However, the

Paint Creek for brown trout for more than 50

city of Rochester offered the land to the library

years," Jim Fancis, Department of Natural

at a generous rate in an effort to keep it close

Resources Lake Erie Basin coordinator,

to downtown. The land where the library is

says on the DNR website. "It's always been

currently was once entirely under water. The

a good trout stream. And in the past few

Chapman Pond, as it was known in the early

years it's improved."

20th century was created by the Western Knitting Mills to raise the water level in the creek to generate more power for the mills. The damn collapsed after heavy rainfall in 1946.

Around the corner but still on library property is the Rotary Gateway Park. The

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We exit the park and cross Ludlow Avenue.

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, home to one of my favorite sledding spots, is on the right.

But it’s more than that.

park was initially developed in 1997 by the

“Dinosaur Hill was once a forgotten piece

Rochester Rotary Club and continues to be

of “unusable” land tucked in the corner of a

upgraded through the volunteer efforts of

developing subdivision," the Dinosaur Hill

club members and funding from the pur-

Nature Preserve's website says. "Through the

chase of memorial bricks.

joint efforts of individuals, visionaries in the city government and educators at Rochester

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Community Schools the land was purchased

The Paint Creek River is to our right, down-

by the city to be used for education and recre-

town Rochester is to the left and we cross

ation. Over time, as the interest and need grew,

under Main Street. I can see Lipuma’s and as

more and more formal programs and school field

usual, there’s a line out the door. The owner

trips were held on the preserve. It soon became

once told me, after my husband ordered a

apparent that there would be a need to improve

hot dog and I got a water, that he’s eaten a

the facilities. Through countless small fundrais-

hot dog every day for the past 50 years and it

ers and much support from the local community,

hasn’t killed him yet.

funds were raised over the years to build a bridge

The Municipal Park is ahead and I see one

across the creek to connect the two 'halves' of

of the community’s free little libraries. The

the preserve, build a small nature center, relocate

libraries are located in several spots through-

an historic 'little log cabin' and, most recently, to

out the community with the concept of "take a

build a small office and work area.”

book, leave a book." A woman from California is taking books from it. She loves the idea and promises to leave some next time.

We exit the park and cross over West Tienken Road.

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We turn left into the park. Families picnic, as more serious runners and bikers speed past

We cross Silverbell Road and Paint Creek Heritage Area Wet Prairie is on the left.

According

to

OaklandTownship.org,

us. I see a group of kids playing ball and hear

“Acquired using Land Preservation Millage

playful screams coming from the playground.

funds in 2003, this 10-acre natural area

A fisherman stands in the river with rubber

includes portions of forested wetland and a

overalls on. The Paint Creek is one of the best

wet meadow just west of the Paint Creek Trail.

trout streams in Southeastern Michigan.

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Rotary Overlook

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I can smell the doughnuts from the Paint Creek Cider Mill, and we have to go in. I usually like to save my doughnut eating for the fall, but at this point in the ride we’ve burned 125 calories and I’ve earned it.

The mill is yet another site that once generated its power from the river. We finish our doughnuts before turning back.

WE GO LEFT. 0.25 MILES IN

We take the Clinton River Trail west. A quarter mile in, we cross under Rochester Road. Downtown is to our right; the map Trailheads

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makes it seem like you can see it from this

the men and women who served our coun-

vantage point but you can’t. This part of the

try with over 5 acres of memorial stones,

trail was moved recently to make room for

benches, a granite monument and a public

more development. It now flows naturally

garden and gazebo. Before moving on, we

alongside the river. But most of the trail sys-

take a moment of silence.

tem still follows the original railways.

“In 1871, Lysander Woodward helped orga-

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nize the Detroit and Bay City Railroad by secur-

Rotary Overlook is on the right. There’s

ing the right of way and getting Rochester

a sign, but the path is a bit overgrown. We

residents to contribute money; he became

push our way through the growth to see the

the company's president," according to

river. It’s beautiful here. We take a seat on the

RochesterHills.org. "In 1872, the tracks were

bench to enjoy the sound of the rushing water,

laid and the first train arrived in Rochester in

the chirping crickets and the setting sun.

October of that year. In 1881, the Detroit and Bay City became the Michigan Central Company

5.25 MILES IN

with a depot located just east of Main Street at

There’s a crossing sign in the distance.

University and Water Street. The railroad was

Maybe it’s just for deer, but because it’s get-

vital because Rochester needed to ship freight,

ting dark, I worry it’s for bears. But the cross-

such as perishable goods, long distances and

ing is for something not of this world, at least

the system could do that in a shorter period

not anymore. The site is home to a mast-

of time versus other modes of transportation.

odon finding. In 2006, the Road Commission

The railroad also opened Rochester up to

for Oakland County and Dan’s Escavating

new markets and allowed mills and farms

Inc. discovered a large prehistoric animal,

to sell their goods outside the immediate

later called the Adams Road Mastodon.

area, even out of state. Passengers could

The Road Commission contacted the city

buy tickets for anywhere in the country

of Rochester Hills and Cranbook Institute of

and travel. It was hoped Rochester would

Science to investigate. After excavating the

become ‘quite a railroad center.’”

area, Cranbook scientists estimated finding

We cross Diversion Street.

30 percent of the animal. Today, we know the Adams Road Mastodon was around 25 years

1.25 MILES IN

We stop to explore Rochester College’s Lake Norcentra Park. Right now, the park is under

old and stood approximately 8 feet tall. He is the 16th mastodon found in Oakland County, according to the sign.

construction and in the process of raising funds

We could keep riding. The Clinton River

to finish the project. Once complete, and even

Trail is part of the Iron Belle, the lon-

now, it’s a beautiful stop along the journey.

gest designated state trail in the nation.

The 1,271-mile trail runs from Belle Isle

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Arguably the most beautiful stop along the trail, Veterans Memorial Pointe honors

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Hot Spot

Spoon or Cone?

We All Scream for ARTICLE AMANDA KEIGHLEY

ICE CREAM W

hen it’s hot outside nothing beats cooling off with an icy treat. We’re listing the best creameries in the Rochester area to make sure your soft serve is nothing less than satisfying.

REVEL BROS: ICE CREAM & WAFELS

DAIRY QUEEN DOWNTOWN

254 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

743 N. Main St., Rochester, MI 48307

Best known for: homemade wafels, ice cream sandwiches, unique flavors

Best known for: blizzards, soft serve, frozen treats

Next time you’re shopping at the Village of Rochester Hills treat your-

If you’ve lived in Rochester for a bit, you’ve probably visited the Dairy

self to a cone from Revel Bros. Best known for their authentic Leige

Queen on Main at least once. I happened to frequent that location in

dessert wafels—no, not waffles— this unique stop will have you taking

high school around June because if you ever had a sibling, child or

photos of your food for Instagram. They proudly serve Cool Jacks ice

relative that danced at RARA, you know they had to get ice cream

cream and cookies for sandwiches and anything else in between.

after the last recital was complete. If you go, you have to eat outside

I’m always a sucker for their snickerdoodle cookie with cinnamon ice

and watch traffic go by. I always remember getting a banana split with

cream. It’s my favorite by far.

all the pineapple, chocolate and strawberry toppings, but an Oreo Blizzard, a hot fudge sundae, or a DQ Sandwich are also wise choices.

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SWEET ISLAND YOGURT

YATES CIDER MILL

402 S. Main St., Rochester, MI 48307

1990 E. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Best known for: frozen yogurt, dietary restrictions, custard

Best known for: cider, doughnuts, ice cream

If you are lactose intolerant or gluten-free, you are well aware that Sweet

Yates Cider Mill isn’t just for doughnuts! This summer cool off with

Island Yogurt has your back. Between their 12 yogurts and two custards,

their highly creative ice cream treats. With 20 flavors of ice cream,

they have options that can meet your dietary restrictions (or lack thereof). I’m

shakes, malts and something called a Yates Signature Donut Sundae

all about the tart key lime and the no-sugar New York cheesecake and top-

that blows my mind, I guarantee they have something for everyone.

pings with a variety of flavored bobas, Chinese pearls found in bubble tea.

Bonus points if you hit the Macomb Orchard Trail afterward!

SANDERS CHOCOLATE & ICE CREAM SHOPPE - ROCHESTER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 2918 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309

436 S. Main St., Rochester, MI 48307

Best known for: dietary restrictions, gelato, sorbet

Best known for: bumpy cake, ice cream, chocolate

Another surprise stop for the best scoop. Many people shopatn Whole

If you’re new to Michigan, let us welcome you with chocolate. Sanders, start-

Foods every day and pass by their counter for their cold treats over

ing in Detroit in 1875, is as iconic to Michigan as Coney dogs or making a

by the bakery. They make the creamiest gelatos and sorbets in store.

Michigan left. Sanders chocolate is velvety, creamy and sinfully delicious, and

You can get a small scoop or a whole container full of by request. I

aside from their chocolates, their ice cream is just as on point. It’s almost a

had the espresso gelato, which was full-bodied and fantastic, and my

mortal sin to get ice cream here and not top it with dark chocolate hot fudge,

friend had the raspberry sorbet, which was tangy and full of raspberry

but it would be a good excuse to come back once your scoop is finished.

chunks. Keep it a secret though—we don’t need them to run out.

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Hot Spot

(CON TI N U ED)

DAIRY TREAT

RED KNAPPS DAIRY BAR

1380 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

304 S. Main St., Rochester, MI 48307

Best known for: flurries, soft serve, sundaes

Best known for: '50s-style diner, malts, milkshakes

Some of my friends let me in on a secret coming back from a

Red Knapps is one of the local hangouts in the downtown area and

Lexington day trip. Dairy Treat serves some delicious bliz … umm, I

the '50s-style dining experience is the reason why. Take a trip back to

mean, flurries. I had never had a flurry before and yet it was amazing

a time well loved and come grab a burger, but don’t forget the true

and somehow familiar all at the same time. I always recommend a

'50s classics. Milkshakes and malts are not to be missed at this local

cheesecake flurry, which has large chunks of cheesecake—and they

favorite. Red Knapps keeps things classic with flavors like strawberry,

don’t skimp on the chunks either. This is a great place, especially after

chocolate and vanilla. Don’t expect them to break the '50s style and

a long trip in the car, to unwind with your flurry.

give you some sriracha goji berry nonsense.

B SPOT

COLD STONE CREAMERY

176 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

3026 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Best known for: milkshakes, meat, bourbon

Best known for: sundaes, create-your-own, cietary restrictions

For those watching Food Network or ABC’s "The Chew," you’ve seen

Growing up in Rochester, you may have had a field trip to see how Cold

Michael Symon’s passion for beer, bourbon, brats and burgers. Hence

Stone Creamery makes their ice cream. The beauty behind this process

the name, B Spot, known for all these and one more, the “Bad A**

is that once the ice cream is made, it turns into their sweet cream flavor,

Shakes.” You can get these plain, but I suggest adding the alcohol. I can

and then they add flavors to that to make their portfolio of options. Then,

testify combinations like vanilla bean apple pie and bacon with bourbon

of course, you can mix in your favorite toppings, like brownies or graham

or chocolate banana marshmallow with dark rum are deliciously indul-

cracker pie crust, to make your own concoction. You could order off a

gent. Also keep an eye out for seasonal shakes, like orange creamsicle,

menu, but for me, this is the place for you to learn what goes best together.

and if you’re lucky like me, you might meet Symon there—but hopefully unlike me you don’t have a mouth full of food when you do.

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Lifestyle Calendar

July EVERY WEDNESDAY

JULY 13-AUGUST 5 ROCHESTER EXPLORERS' CLUB ROCHESTER Join the adventure this summer with the Rochester Explorers Club!

Kids can pick up their free Explorers Club Kit, including the Offi-

WET AND WILD WEDNESDAYS ROCHESTER HILLS 2017

cial Adventure Guide, July 13-15 at the DDA Information Booth, the

ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM

corner of Fourth and Main. Kids select an activity, complete it and

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farms hosts Wet and Wild

take proof of the completed activity to an explorer station to earn a

Wednesdays, featuring a giant Slip 'N Slide, beginning at noon. There

unique activity badge.

will also be entertainment in the gazebo—July 5: Tom Plunkard, July 12: Gordon Russ, July 19: Kevin Devine, July 26: Guy Louis. Free for

JULY 13-15

Museum members, $3 for non-members ages 2 and up.

SIDEWALK SALES

EVERY THURSDAY

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER Nothing says summer in downtown Rochester quite like Sidewalk

MUSIC IN THE PARK

Sales! Back for its 62nd year, Sidewalk Sales will run 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

ROCHESTER MUNICIPAL PARK

Thursday, July 13 and Friday, July 14 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July

There will be free concerts at Rochester Municipal Park on Thurs-

15. Come check out bargains from downtown Rochester merchants.

days throughout the summer. Refreshments will be available for pur-

Displays will be located along Main Street and side streets.

chase. July 6: Surf Zup Band, July 13: The Inside Story, July 20: The Windbreakers, July 27: Rochester Symphony Orchestra

EVERY SATURDAY MOVIE IN THE MOONLIGHT FARMERS MARKET LOT Featured movies begin at dusk—approximately 9:15 p.m.—and preshows start at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, so arrive early for the best seating. Bring your own chairs. Popcorn, candy, hot dogs and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the Rochester Lions Club concession wagon, but you are welcome to bring your own. For a schedule of movies, check DowntownRochesterMI.com.

JULY 28 FREE FRIDAYS MEADOW BROOK HALL Come to Meadow Brook Hall for a self-guided tour of the Dodge Brothers exhibit with vintage car rides for the first 50 guests. Last tour ad-

JULY 6 OPEN LATE THURSDAYS

mittance will be at 2:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. Please go to the museum store to sign in and receive your complimentary ticket.

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER

JULY 30

This summer, spend your summer nights in downtown Rochester

PRINCESS & PIRATE BALL

with the new Open Late Thursdays promotion. More than 65 down-

ROYAL PARK HOTEL

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Calling all princesses and pirates! Grab your tiaras and treasure and

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longer hours, stores will be offering in-store events, demonstrations,

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Parting Thoughts

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