Monthly Archives: June 2012

White Pine Trail damage sparks debate on banning snowmobile studs

By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press June might seem a strange time to talk about snowmobiles, but not for Tom D’Ambrosio. Summer is prime riding time. D’Ambrosio is an avid hand cyclist who enjoys the northern end of … Continue reading

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Top 10 Birds for Your Garden

My backyard is sometimes home to an amazing number of birds which come for the sunflower seeds, nyger, and suet. There are chickadees, nuthatches, mourning doves and woodpeckers. I’d have to say the woodpeckers are my favorite. I am always … Continue reading

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Stunning: A view above the clouds

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Just Wow: Solar eclipse

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Robber barons or benefactors? A Battle over Public Access on Michigan’s Salmon Trout River

U.S history is rife with stories about robber barons of one sort or another – lumber barons, auto magnates, oil tycoons – you name it. Those stories, popular as they are, often portray those barons of commerce as greedy, self-serving … Continue reading

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