Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Kayak
Plenty of Places to Launch a Boat in Grand Rapids
By Howard Meyerson Summer days and boating go hand-in-hand. When temperatures climb and days get longer the urge to hit the water often grows strong. But where can you launch that runabout, sailboat, kayak or rowboat? Fortunately, Grand Rapids area … Continue reading
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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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
Innovation: Origami inspired plastic folding kayak
Innovation is the name of the game and Anton Willis, a San Francisco designer, is no slouch. Drawing on his fascination of Origami, the California native has come up with a stylish and sensible solution for kayak storage when living … Continue reading
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Tagged Anton Willis, Corrugated plastic, Innovation, Kayak, Kayaking, Origami, Oru Kayak, Paddling, San Francisco
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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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