Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Canoe
White River: A scenic trip through national forest
By Howard Meyerson MONTAGUE, MI – It was a perfect summer day when I launched at Sischo Bayou, a remote canoe landing on the White River in the Manistee National Forest. I’d come looking for a half-day float, some time … Continue reading
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Tagged Canoe, Canoeing, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Kayak, Kayaking, Montague, National Forests, Nature, Paddling, Rivers, White River
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Artist looks to fund Alaskan painting expedition
Canoeing and painting are the backbone of Rob Mullen’s life. The West Bolton, Vermont expedition artist and executive director of the Wilderness River Expedition Art Fellowship, a non-profit he founded to encourage artists to immerse themselves in wild, natural terrain, … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Alaska, Artisans, Canoe, Canoeing, Conservation, Environment, Nature, Paddling, Painting, Rob Mullen, Wilderness Art
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Fall Canoeing: Great beauty for those who go prepared for the elements
By Howard Meyerson Fall is a great time to canoe Michigan rivers. Air temperatures are cool. The bugs are gone. And northern woods are typically ablaze with color. But fall weather can be fickle, so paddlers need to be ready. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, AuSable River, Big Two Hearted River, Canoe, Canoeing, Dry bag, Paddling, Rivers
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State recreation areas add handicap canoe, kayak launches
By Howard Meyerson Disabled paddlers who need assistance getting into canoes or kayaks and getting launched will find life is a bit simpler these days at Bishop Lake in the Brighton State Recreation Area. A unique launch kayak launch system … Continue reading
Wooden canoe enthusiasts gather on the AuSable River
By Howard Meyerson It was a quintessential fall day: cool and sunny with color in the trees, bold splashes of yellow and orange lining the banks of the AuSable River. What made it all the more colorful was company I … Continue reading
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Tagged Artisans, AuSable River, Canoe, Canoeing, Gerrish, Morris, Old Town, Paddling, Peterborough, vintage canoes, Woodcraft, Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, Wooden Canoes
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Things I like about Fall
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Tagged Canoe, Canoeing, Fall, Paddling, Photos, Wenanonah Canoe
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Paddler hopes to set new world record for largest raft of canoes, kayaks
By Howard Meyerson SUTTONS BAY, MI — Kate Thornhill is used to difficult challenges; she has traveled solo more than once deep into the Minnesota Boundary Waters paddling the wooden kayak she built. But on Sept. 1, she is going for … Continue reading
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Tagged Canoe, Canoeing, Guinness World Record, Kate Thornhill, Kayak, Kayaking, Paddling, Suttons Bay
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