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About Howard Meyerson

After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.

Going green: Mantis on a ferncycle

By: O Único Planeta que Temos

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Eat your greens: Fiddleheads

Fiddlehead ferns are easily collected on the trail and make a delectable dish in camp at night, or at home. They are readily sautéed with a little garlic and butter. Plan on seeing them any time into May. I’ve picked … Continue reading

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Three Special Tours Being Offered At Mesa Verde National Park This Summer

For those who enjoy visiting spectacular cliff dwelling sites, a few special tours are on tap at Mesa Verde National Park this summer and early fall, including visits to both the Mug House and Square Tower House ruins. These ranger-guided … Continue reading

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Why Michigan and other states want big salmon stocking cuts on Lake Michigan

By Howard Meyerson Lake Michigan salmon anglers did well during the 2011 fishing season. The Chinook salmon catch was up despite the season’s slow beginning. The fish were larger, and anglers had a blast. In fact, anglers boated 203,000 king … Continue reading

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Morning’s moonset: Waning, gibbous, 59% of full

At Denali National Park, Alaska

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Drug resistant bacteria found in 4 million year old cave

Far underground in New Mexico’s Carlsbad Cave system, scientists have discovered drug-resistant microbes, according to National Geographic, which reports that the bacteria coated the walls of a cave 1600 feet below the surface. The discovery took place in Lechuguilla cave, … Continue reading

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It’s Big Bird: A piliated woodpecker up close

 By Ken Foote Photography

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Rain Jackets for Women Reviewed

There’s nothing like keeping dry when it gets nasty outdoors. But what to wear? Ah. Always a question. Over the years I’ve owned my share of shells and waterproof rain gear. Some were excellent, some only mediocre. Plastic bags only … Continue reading

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Michigan anglers can catch perch early this season

By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS — Anglers looking for a fresh perch dinner would do well to keep an eye on southern Lake Michigan and its piers. Unseasonably warm spring weather has prompted a few early runs. State officials say … Continue reading

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Update: Anglers propose 1-2 year moratorium on salmon stocking in Lake Michigan

By Howard Meyerson Some of the most involved salmon anglers in the state now appear to be very nervous about forage conditions in Lake Michigan and what that means for the Chinook salmon that rely on them. In a letter … Continue reading

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