Monthly Archives: April 2012

Good eats: Options growing for sustainable dining at national parks

Where menu items come from has become just as important as what’s on the menu for many outdoor enthusiasts. Which is why some national park concessionaires are looking at “sustainable dining,” as an attraction they hope will draw customers into … Continue reading

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Wildlife Protection Rollback? U.S. House OKs ‘Sportsmen’s Heritage Act’

This bill is giving many a headache. It says a lot about those controlling the U.S. House. Fortunately, it is expected to have a “cooler reception” in the US Senate. “The bill is split into four main sections, but its … Continue reading

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Kayaking the Blue River: Greenland

What an amazing scene. Imagine kayaking through this desolate and strangely beautiful landscape. I’ve always wanted to go to Greenland, but this wasn’t quite what I had in mind. Photo by: The cool hunter.

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Very nice post. I want to go now.

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Great Birds: Great Egret Courtship

One cool shot from the Nature Conservancy’s Blog: Nature

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Friday Fishin’ Pics: Trout on the Muskegon River

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Fly fishing on the Muskegon River is always a good time. It’s big water with a great population of brown trout, rainbows and steelhead.  I joined Phil Cusey, a Grand Rapids fishing guide and friend, for  this delightful day. Drew, … Continue reading

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West Michigan man wants to launch school with outdoor focus, ‘get kids off their butts’

By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS — When you ask David Buth if his “Summer Journey” program is just another summer camp, the tall, lanky, mountain-climbing adventurer is likely to answer: “No. It’s way more than that.” For Buth, an East … Continue reading

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Big fish: I mean really big

Some great photos today from Field & Stream online. The gallery has 27 pending record fish from around the world and other earlier IGFA record catches. Benchawan Thiansungnoen (above) was fishing in Thailand when she hooked this pending All-Tackle World … Continue reading

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False Rumors About Feral Swine Enforcement – Setting the Record Straight

It seems the Net has been awash with tripe about an alleged state raid on a Michigan pig hunting ranch. April 1 was the date that feral swine were formally classified as an invasive species in Michigan. It’s too bad … Continue reading

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