Join local historian and naturalist, Stefan Szumko, on any of several guided walks through Ypsilanti. Learn about the history of places in Ypsilanti. Observe natural phenomenon along the way.
This Month's Theme: Depot Town Catastrophes, Triumphs, and More
• Learn about the not so nice side of Depot Town's past - Unsolved murder, motorcycle gangs, gambling den, train accidents, building collapses, secret tunnels, secret societies, and more. Route distance: less than 3 miles estimated.
In this Guided Tour series, walks range in distance from 1.5-7 miles, so please dress accordingly and bring snacks/water. Public restrooms may be few and far between, depending on the route. For all, but especially the longer routes, participants may feel free to cut their walk short and head back to the start point early.
All walks meet and end at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse. Free parking is available in the Frog Island Parking Lot located just across Rice St.
Cost is $5. Children under 12 are free. Digital routes with turn-by-turn voice navigation and pictures of interesting points will be provided to all in-person participants for future use.
For those unable to attend the in-person event or would prefer to walk at their leisure, purchase a digital route map by emailing Stefan Szumko at slugwhisperer@gmail.com and pay $5 via Venmo or PayPal.
