By Howard Meyerson NEWAYGO, MI — Hot summer days aren’t always the best for trout, but summer is dynamite for smallmouth bass. And fortunately, Michigan has a number of great rivers for smallies. What’s special about smallmouth is they are … Continue reading
Headlamps are the ultimate tool for the outdoor enthusiast. They leave hands free to cook, tend to tent matters or turn pages of a book at night. At night when hiking or paddling, the light goes where your head turns … Continue reading
As a long time sailor and paddler, I’ve learned, sometimes the hard way, that next to packing the right gear for a trip, there is nothing more important than a current weather forecast. Weather can make or break a day. … Continue reading
It’s hip to ride a bike these days. It doesn’t matter whether you ride a mountain bike and take on technical terrain or spin down roads. Biking is in. But to glance at what’s being written about cycling, you get … Continue reading
A bizarre new cricket species has been discovered by scientists in Venezuala who are working with a BBC film crew in a cave. The cricket swims rather than jumps and is predatory, with a taste for flesh. ” At one point … Continue reading
By Howard Meyerson DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI — The rocky, forested landscape and clear waters that Drummond Island has for decades made it a mecca for anglers, off-road enthusiasts, boaters and nature lovers. But change is in the wind for this … Continue reading
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By Howard Meyerson July 2012 was a hot month for fishing on Lower Peninsula rivers, but state fish managers and Consumers Energy officials say a new upwelling system behind Tippy Dam should help cool downstream Manistee River waters and perhaps … Continue reading
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The 65th annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon was held last weekend. Here are some shots from the sprints held the day before to determine starting position. The sprints are essentially time trials where teams have to paddle downstream then turn … Continue reading
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