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Setting sails
Port Huron - "Good morning, sailors! It's race day. Rise and shine," a voice booms out of loud speakers lining the Black River, where about 275 sailboats almost fill every inch of the docking area.
Farm attracts visitors with newborns
Galloping circles around his mother, a rambunctious four-legged rascal can hardly contain his energy as one of his siblings nonchalantly chews his mother's tail, which she swats at him after a few minutes of the amusement.
Planetarium opens new worlds
"Are we alone in the universe?" Mr. Spock's question lingered in the air as 20 people departed on a ride through a black hole, leaving them in a completely dark and soundless planetarium."There is probably nothing," 13-year-old Justin Hile said in reference to what astronomers predict to be at the center of a black hole.
Spring inside and out
With the sun beaming down on his face, Jeremy Yeates carefully climbed his way up an intricate vertical sandstone cliff, breathing in fresh air with every move. "This time of year is my favorite," MSU's Outdoors Club co-president and supply chain management senior said. Yeates has been out climbing at The Ledges in Grand Ledge's Oak Park almost every day this week.
Rock climber ready for any weather
With the sun beaming down on Jeremy Yeates' face he intricately climbed his way up a vertical sandstone cliff breathing in fresh air with every move."This time of year is my favorite," said The Outdoors Club co-president and supply chain management senior.Yeates has been out climbing at The Ledges in Grand Ledge's Oak Park almost every day this week and says he loves to climb outdoors keeping it a mysterious adventure as to where his next move will be since grips blend in with the rock.But Yeates is prepared for Michigan weather to do a 180 degree turn, putting a brief stop to climbing outdoors and reverting to inside climbing.For more on your indoor/outdoor plans this weekend check out the lowdown in The State News or www.statenews.com/lowdown.
