Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: National Park Service
Puye Cliff Dwellings
After a self-imposed two-year travel hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, it’s good to be traveling again. On a recent 10-day trip to northern New Mexico, I learned of a fascinating cliff dwelling site called Puye. Visiting, it turned out … Continue reading
Arizona Trippin
This trip is one of my faves in recent years, full of regional history, local color and great eats. The hiking was excellent; the scrambles were fun. The red-rock trails and buttes near Sedona are magnificent. These and other images … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Arizona, Hiking, National Monument, National Park Service, Pueblos, Trails, Video
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I’m ready
Winter is in full swing here in Michigan. We got pummeled yesterday and the outcome is beautiful. We finally have good X-C skiable snow in southwest Michigan. But, as much as I enjoy traipsing around on snowy trails wearing trail … Continue reading
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Tagged Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, National Park Service, National Parks, Nature, Outdoors, Public Land
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Hoping for the best
It has now been two years since the National Park Service (NPS) began restoring the wolf population at Isle Royale National Park, with four arriving from Minnesota in the fall of 2018, followed by 15 more from Canada and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Environment, Gray wolf, Isle Royale National Park, National Park Service
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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
Prices Rising: National park senior & other passes a great way to save money
By Howard Meyerson A few weeks ago I let you know that many U.S. national parks are proposing to raise entrance, camping and other fees in the next couple of years. Most are looking to make improvements for the National Park Service … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Bandelier National Monument, Camping, Hiking, National Park Service, National Parks, Nature, New Mexico
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Avian Botulism Takes its Toll: Scientists Continue to Look for Clues
By Howard Meyerson Joe Kaplan didn’t have to look far to find dead birds in 2007. Thousands had washed up on the northern Lake Michigan shoreline, from Sleeping Bear Dunes north across the Upper Peninsula. Carcasses littered the light-colored sands. … Continue reading
Michigan to get $1M federal funds for recreation
By Howard Meyerson LANSING, MI – State and county parks along with other community recreation facilities are expected to benefit from more than $1 million in federal Land and Water Conservation Funds that Michigan received this year. The federal funds … Continue reading
Trail Towns: Communities adopting North Country Trail
By Howard Meyerson Saturday was National Trails Day, a celebration enjoyed by people all across the country. Hikers took to their favorite trails, venturing out with friends, family and organized groups. In Michigan, of course, there is reason to celebrate … Continue reading
Between a rock and a hard place: Michigan’s national parks cut services amid budget woes
By Howard Meyerson Hikers intending to backpack on Isle Royale this summer might want to pay extra attention to their planning. Fewer rangers will be stationed on the remote and rugged Lake Superior island, meaning fewer first-responders will be available … Continue reading
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Tagged Endangered Species, Environment, Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historic Park, Munising Falls, National Park Service, National Parks, Nature, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Piping Plover, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, South Manitou Island
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