Tag Archives: Kayaking

Lower Grand River Water Trail Open House

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson The public is being invited to an open house February 23 to learn more about plans for a 95-mile recreational water trail on the lower Grand River which runs through Ionia, Kent and Ottawa counties in Michigan. … Continue reading →

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Lake Michigan Water Trail A Mecca for Paddlers

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson When Dan Plath and his friends set off in late July to paddle 50 miles along the southern Lake Michigan shoreline, their journey will be one of adventure and celebration. Plath — an environmental scientist and president … Continue reading →

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Federal funds slated for Negwegon State Park to protect its wetlands

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. – A $900,000 federal grant to acquire private property within Negwegon State Park on Lake Huron is going to help protect coastal wetlands and endangered species, according to federal officials. The National Coastal Wetlands … Continue reading →

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Time for a bit of wild

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Howard Meyerson
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White River: A scenic trip through national forest

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

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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Find secluded lakes for wild-feeling fishing experiences

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Little out-of-the-way lakes often have a special allure. Small and quiet with no shoreline development, they are wild-feeling places where fishing is just fun. I was reminded of these little gems recently. It was misty and overcast … Continue reading →

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Quiet Water Symposium celebrates 20 years

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Most of the major winter outdoor shows highlight boating, hunting and fishing, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Michigan, after all, boasts nearly a million registered boats and roughly 1.6 million anglers and hunters. … Continue reading →

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Fee increase proposed at Sleeping Bear Dunes and other U.S. national parks

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

  By Howard Meyerson If you are planning a trip to a national park this summer, you might want to check and see what it will cost to get in. Entrance, camping, and other fees will be higher at some … Continue reading →

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The Magnesium Fire Starter Scam

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Howard Meyerson

Maybe you’ve purchased one – just in case. But does it work? This informative piece by the Fortune Bay Expedition Team suggests that not all magnesium fire-starters are equal. When down to the wire, you’ll want the real deal. FBET also shows … Continue reading →

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Grand Rapids couple completes 70 day kayaking journey down the Mississippi River

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI — It was late September when Gary and Linda De Kock arrived by kayak at Mile Zero on the Mississippi River. The couple gazed at the signpost with relish and dismay. Seventy days had … Continue reading →

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