Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Trails
Lake Michigan Water Trail A Mecca for Paddlers
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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Tagged Canoeing, Kayaking, Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan Water Trail, Paddling, Trails
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Lonnie Kester: A farmer with a vision builds a public trail
By Howard Meyerson Lonnie Kester grew up on a Michigan farm and farming is his life. But the 58-year-old family man from Millington – a rural village northeast of Flint – is known for more than his agri-business interests. Though … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Trails
Tagged Adventure Travel, Biking, Cycling, Lonnie Kester, Michigan, Rail Trails, Recreation, Southern Links Trailway, Trails
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Michigan’s winter paradise: groomed ski trails and fat bike destinations
By Howard Meyerson While southern Michigan snowfalls haven’t amounted to much so far, winter is a long way from over. If you’re inclined to get out on cross‑country skis, consider heading north where the snow is deeper. It should be a … Continue reading
Mountain biking fourteeners creates a rift in the outdoor community
Increasingly the question surfaces: Where should mountain bikes be allowed? How about mountain trails, particularly the popular Colorado fourteeners, known for their elevation? Joe Lindsey’s feature in Bicycling Magazine sheds some light on the complexity of the question. What complexity? Read … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Conservation, Cycling, Environment, Mountain Biking, Trails
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Geospatial PDFs point hikers in right direction on North Country National Scenic Trail
By Howard Meyerson Experienced hikers know a map and compass are two essential items to pack on any trek. But, what about electronic navigation: using GPS or the new digital navigation apps that can be downloaded into a mobile device … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Apps, Backpacking, Hiking, Maps, North Country Trail, North Country Trail Association, Trails
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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
Bill Field: Visionary Founder of Michigan’s First Paved Rail-Trail
Note: Bill Field was a remarkable man. I had the good fortune to work with him many years ago when I was still a cub journalist. This is the story of his challenge to save an abandoned rail corridor so … Continue reading
Grand Rapids’ Nature Centers Offer Outdoorsy Fun For All Ages
By Howard Meyerson Two minutes from the traffic on East Beltline Avenue is a peaceful, natural setting full of surprises. In spring the woods fill with natural sounds – sweet bird songs by day and a chorus of frogs and … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Environment, Grand Rapids Michigan, Nature, Nature Centers, Trails, Wildlife
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Major work this summer coming for Hart-Montague and White Pine Trails
By Howard Meyerson Two popular west Michigan rail-trails are scheduled for major work this summer. The 22.6-mile William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail will be widened and repaved while two unfinished sections of the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, just over … Continue reading
Nature Nearby: Parks, Trails, Woods and Wildlife Within 10 minutes of downtown Grand Rapids
By Howard Meyerson Though Grand Rapids’ downtown is often bustling, nature is never far away: green havens can be found throughout the city and all along the Grand River corridor. More than two dozen natural environs can be found within … Continue reading
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Tagged Birdwatching, Fish Ladder Park, Fishing, Forests, Grand Rapids Michigan, Grand River, Hiking, Nature, Parks, Rivers, Salmon, Steelhead, Trails, Wildlife
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