Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Rollin on the river: Take a Stand(Up)
Whitewater was once the domain of paddlers; serious whitewater the kingdom of playboats. That’s not the case any more. Stand-up paddlers are showing up increasingly on rivers right along with canoes and kayaks. And those with moxie are now pushing … Continue reading
Yosemite study shows size (of big trees) matters
Big trees, aka old growth forests, have been found to be valuable for things beyond their aesthetic beauty and the habitat they provide for certain species like the spotted owl. A new study shows they also are valuable for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Carbon, Environment, Forests, National Parks, Old Growth, Yosemite
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Breathtaking: A special moment in the Upper Peninsula
Photo from Michigan’s Western U.P. Visitors Bureau on Facebook.
Ride on! Mountain biking returns to Owasippe
West Michigan mountain bikers now have another great place to ride. Twenty two miles of trail was just opened at the Owasippe Scout Reservation where mountain bikers were once prohibited. Volunteers with the Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance worked hard to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Owasippe, Trails, West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance
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Too Darn Cute: Piping plover chick
The piping plover is an endangered species in Michigan and along the Atlantic coastline. This chick is one success story. State and federal agencies have been working to protect and restore their populations all along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Their … Continue reading
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Tagged Birds, Endangered Species, Environment, Photos, Piping Plover
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High and Dry: Lake Michigan shipwreck on the map for kayakers
Looking for something to do this summer? Consider Lake Michigan and a trip to South Manitou Island, either by ferry or paddle power. The 8-mile open-water crossing can be difficult. Only skilled paddlers should attempt it. Once you are there … Continue reading
Going Light: Gossamer Gorilla backpack review
Hiker’s generally agree that next to scenery, good companions and maybe a small flask for a nip at night, nothing makes a hike or backpacking more pleasurable than carrying fewer pounds. And pack manufacturer’s have been responding with new, lighter … Continue reading
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Tagged Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Gear Reviews, Going Light, Hiking
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