Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Adventure Travel
Bangor/South Haven Heritage Water Trail Nearly Finished
By Howard Meyerson SOUTH HAVEN, MI – It’s been eight long years since work began on the Bangor/South Haven Heritage Water Trail, the 21-mile canoe and kayak route down the South Branch of the Black River between the two cities, … Continue reading
Michigan’s Newest Shipwreck Museum: West Michigan Underwater Preserve
By Howard Meyerson WHITEHALL, MI – In the calm waters of Lake Michigan, north of White Lake, John Hanson emerged from the depths, his form taking shape in the bubbles that preceded him. Hanson broke the surface and reached for … Continue reading
Michigan Trails: New UP trail celebrates iron heritage; other trail works planned
By Howard Meyerson Cyclists who plan to ride Upper Peninsula trails this summer might want to make a stop in the Marquette area where an interesting rail-trail project will be dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 15. A new … Continue reading
Paddling to the next level: Jeff Neumann, avid canoer, kayaker, opens business
By Howard Meyerson Jeff Neumann is no stranger to canoes. He got his first taste of paddling as a 10-year-old boy, in Quincy, Ill. That’s where he and a cousin lashed two canoes together and spent idyllic days floating in … Continue reading
The right backpack: A good fit is essential to comfort, safety on the hiking trail
By Howard Meyerson Walk into any quality outdoor gear store these days and it’s likely you will find an overwhelming selection of packs for backpacking. There are big ones, small ones and middle-sized ones, too. Making the right choice isn’t … Continue reading
Looking Back on Everest: Jim Whittaker 50 years hence
Perhaps you know of this man: Jim Wittaker, the first American to climb Mt. Everest. That American expedition took place nearly 50 years ago in 1963. Whittaker and his sherpa, Nawang Gombu, were the seventh and eighth ever to climb … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Journal, Adventure Travel, Climbing, Expeditions, Jim Whittaker, Mountain Climbing, Mountains, Mt. Everest
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Up for the Challenge: Michigan cyclists prepare for extreme winter cycling races
By Howard Meyerson Jason Bratton and Ted Bentley have a lot in common. Each has an affinity for fat bikes, those heavy, bulbous-tired bicycles for sand and snow. Both love the outdoors, and each loves riding in winter. But perhaps … Continue reading
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Remote Beauty: Craig Lake State Park worth the trek
By Howard Meyerson CHAMPION — This is moose country — wet and wild. There are deer, loons and mink, even bald eagles flying. And the night air here is punctuated by hooting owls. At 6,983 acres, Craig Lake State Park … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Beaver, Camping, Canoeing, Craig Lake, Craig Lake State Park, DNR, Hiking, Lakes, Moose, Paddling, State Parks, Wildlife, Wolves
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Mud, Sweat & Tears: cyclocross and adventure racing is big
By Howard Meyerson When Chris Schmidt puts on his helmet on Oct. 20, the 44-year-old technical translator and bike racer will have only one thing in mind: going fast and all-out. Schmidt will be one of 50 competitors at the … Continue reading
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