Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Canoeing
Rogue River Expedition Highlights West Michigan’s Natural Beauty and Promotes Water Quality
There is a lot to be said for seeing things first-hand and a group of 100 paddlers will do that in June. That’s when they will explore the upper and lower Rogue River during a two-day float called Rogue River … Continue reading
The romance of the courting canoe era is alive and well at Ken Kelly’s place
The lore and romance of early 20th Century wood and canvas canoes, and a modern-day man who collects them, is the subject of a feature story by me in the newest issue of Canoeroots Magazine. It is called “The Canoe Collector.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Artisans, Canoeing, Canoeroots Magazine, Canoes, Courting Canoes, Ken Kelly, Paddling, Woodcraft
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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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Natural State: Black River paddle an enjoyable, wild outing
By Howard Meyerson BANGOR, MI — The heat of the day seemed to slip away as our group floated into the shady reaches of the Black River where its gentle current carried us forward and the overhead canopy offered cool … Continue reading
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
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
Amazing Al Widing: The oldest guy in the AuSable River Canoe Marathon
By Howard Meyerson MIO – There is little to compare with the spectacle at the start of the annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon. Thousands of cheering fans line the river’s banks in downtown Grayling. Their collective din reaches a crescendo … Continue reading
Paddlers called to help map Lake Michigan Water Trail
By Howard Meyerson With spring just around the corner, paddlers already are making plans. And some are thinking about the waters of Lake Michigan. This is likely to be a big year for the Lake Michigan Water Trail, the four-state … Continue reading
Boundary Waters Canoe Guide Ramsey Dowgiallo Presents at Grand Rapids Ultimate Sport Show
By Howard Meyerson Ramsey Dowgiallo was 17 years old and stricken with pneumonia when he first read about Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. His mother bought him a book about it. He’d long been a fisherman and outdoor enthusiast. But … Continue reading
Lake Michigan Water Trail to Boost Tourism
By Howard Meyerson MUSKEGON, MI – – A friend and I sat at water’s edge recently watching Lake Michigan waves roll thunderously onto the beach. They ran up the sand with the power of a freight train, pushed by the … Continue reading
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