Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
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A new beginning
We had wandered through thickly forested dunes for more than an hour when we emerged on the barrens. The contrast was stark. Only scrubby vegetation lay in all directions. These lone trees caught my eye as we hiked into the … Continue reading
Spring Thaw
Photography by Howard Meyerson I spent a few days on the trail last week, enjoying the warm up and to record the thaw. These are just some of the images I put together in a brief homage to the beauty … Continue reading
Lighthouse restoration, public comments sought
The Point Iroquois Lighthouse has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975. It overlooks Lake Superior at the entry of the St. Mary’s River, according to Hiawatha National Forest officials who just announced plans for a multi-year … Continue reading
Drilling for oil, the test of time
We hear a lot about moving away from fossil fuels, away from our dependence on oil to make so much of what we use, from gasoline to golf balls and ballpoint pens. And though we get steadily closer to that … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, Forests, Nature, Oil and Gas, Parks, Video
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I’m ready
Winter is in full swing here in Michigan. We got pummeled yesterday and the outcome is beautiful. We finally have good X-C skiable snow in southwest Michigan. But, as much as I enjoy traipsing around on snowy trails wearing trail … Continue reading
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Tagged Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, National Park Service, National Parks, Nature, Outdoors, Public Land
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Southern Lake Michigan state park expanded.
Everyone loves beautiful sand beaches, and the mile-long stretch at Van Buren State Park, with its high dunes, trails, campground and day-use area, just got longer. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources recently announced that Van Buren County officials approved leasing … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaches, Conservation, DNR, Lake Michigan, Nature, State Parks, Van Buren County
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Quiet Adventure Symposium goes virtual
The lore and beauty of wooden canoes and the people that love them, the members of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (woodencanoe.org), a national non-profit dedicated to preserving wood canoe heritage, are among the 40 or so online Zoom presentations … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Biking, Canoeing, Events, Hiking, Kayaking Safety, Paddling, Wooden Canoes
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DNR pilot project clears the way for winter fishing access
Note: It’s cold out there and northern lakes are frozen solid. Nice to see Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources taking steps to expand access to good ice fishing waters. Here is their recent announcement. Enjoy! –HM ________________________________________ The Michigan Department … Continue reading
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Tagged DNR, Fishing, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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All Along the Watchtower
A Tuesday fave. This modern rendition of Bob Dylan’s song, which was elevated by the late Jimi Hendrix, remains as important today. A global video by Playing for Change that reminds us we need to come together. Enjoy. –HM
Trump moves to weaken Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Many North American bird populations are declining at an alarming rate. The findings of an international team of researchers, written by lead author Ken Rosenberg, a senior scientist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and American Bird Conservancy, showed that 29%, about 3 … Continue reading
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