Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Grand Rapids Michigan
Birdwatching Hotspots in Grand Rapids Michigan
By Howard Meyerson Once spring arrives and northerly bird migrations begin, Jan Lewis will grab her camera and head out to Reeds Lake. With its marshes, boardwalks and tree-lined shores, the East Grand Rapids resident and prize-winning bird photographer finds … Continue reading
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Tagged Birds, Birdwatching, Grand Rapids Michigan, Nature, Parks, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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2016 Fishing Season: Grand Rapids Waters Offer Plenty of Opportunity
Spring fishing. What’s not to like? The air is clear and cool and birds are often singing. Fish are hungry and readily take bait, lures and flies. It’s a time brimming with excitement for Grand Rapids anglers no matter whether … Continue reading
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Tagged Bass, Bluegill, Crappies, Fish, Fishing, Grand Rapids Michigan, Lakes, Muskellunge, Rivers, Trout
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Citizen Foresters Green Grand Rapids By Planting Trees
By Howard Meyerson People often think forests grow somewhere other than in cities, but licensed forester Margaret Studer says it’s not so. Urban forests are found all around Grand Rapids – in parks, residential neighborhoods and even cemeteries. That’s why … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, Forests, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Grand Rapids Michigan, Nature, Parks, Trees, Urban Forest Project
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Grand Rapids-Area’s Winter Adventure Race is the largest in the U.S.
By Howard Meyerson More than 400 hearty winter adventurers will test their mettle and wits this weekend when they gather in the woods outside of Grand Rapids to compete in the 5th annual Michigan Adventure Race Winter Edition – the … Continue reading
Grand Rapids Golf Course Becomes Winter Bike Destination
By Howard Meyerson The middle of winter may be a treacherous time for cyclists, but you wouldn’t know it to visit Indian Trails Golf Course. That’s where fat-tire bike enthusiasts gather on Wednesdays to ride its snowy, three-mile groomed trail. The 88-year-old … Continue reading
Grand Rapids Area Gun Clubs Offer Plenty of Winter Fun
By Howard Meyerson Once winter arrives in West Michigan and fields get blanketed with snow, shooting sports enthusiasts turn to area clubs for fun and camaraderie. Regardless of their shooting preference, trap, skeet and sporting clays or dressing up like a cowboy for … Continue reading
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Tagged Cowboy Action, Grand Rapids Michigan, Shooting Sports, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Trap
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Hunt on Your Schedule at Grand Rapids Area Pheasant Preserves
By Howard Meyerson Scott Brosier was 13 years into his career as a Midland County sheriff’s deputy when he decided to call it quits. Law enforcement work had become a grind. He longed to spend his days working outdoors, training … Continue reading
Grand River coho salmon run expected to be hot
By Howard Meyerson As summer winds down and thoughts turn to fall, area sport anglers often turn their attention to the Grand River. September is prime time for salmon runs. The city’s downtown fishery is next to none, drawing anglers … Continue reading
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Tagged Fishing, Grand Rapids Michigan, Grand River, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Rivers, Salmon
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North Country Trail offers unique hiking opportunity near Grand Rapids
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids is a walker’s paradise, full of parks where an hour or more can be spent outdoors walking. But for those who seek an entire day on the trail, an excellent opportunity is found just 30 … Continue reading
Adventure, endurance races aplenty this fall in Grand Rapids
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids is known for a lot of things: Art Prize, the Grand River, and a booming craft-beer economy are among them, but the city is also gaining recognition in the gonzo world of physically challenging events. … Continue reading
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