More clues!

Clue #2
Tramping hill and dell, you may hear tell
About the contests waged of yore
Much of the history remains a mystery
Which we hope to bring to the fore

Clue #3
All we see was done naturally
Water and ice are here
In this harbor of impressive arbor
Approach and have no fear

Clue# 4
Even those in detention during our recent convention,
Heard a politically hip chick
Is it a pig or pit bull, it was argued most fitful,
That looks more lovely in lipstick?

Clue #5
It takes all sorts to come and play sports
In this sweet land of fun and frolic
With bower enclosed and beasts exposed
You're bound to lose your colic

where are we at? who knows! we like swede hollow, battle creek, and i really like bruce vento regional trail....