Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Video
Sailing DeTour Passage
I recently had the good fortune to spend a week aboard Alwihta, a 28-foot Maurice Griffiths design that was built by a friend of mine, Fritz Seegers of Kalmazoo. Fritz is an artist and marine illustrator who draws regularly for … Continue reading
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Tagged Boat design, Boating, Classic boats, DeTour Passage, Lake Huron, Sail, St. Mary's River, Video, Wood Boats
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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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Spring Thaw
Photography by Howard Meyerson I spent a few days on the trail last week, enjoying the warm up and to record the thaw. These are just some of the images I put together in a brief homage to the beauty … Continue reading
Drilling for oil, the test of time
We hear a lot about moving away from fossil fuels, away from our dependence on oil to make so much of what we use, from gasoline to golf balls and ballpoint pens. And though we get steadily closer to that … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, Forests, Nature, Oil and Gas, Parks, Video
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All Along the Watchtower
A Tuesday fave. This modern rendition of Bob Dylan’s song, which was elevated by the late Jimi Hendrix, remains as important today. A global video by Playing for Change that reminds us we need to come together. Enjoy. –HM
CraneFest – Conserving our Sandhill Cranes!
Here is a short, new video from Michigan Audubon Society about their signature event: CraneFest. Check it out. The event celebrates the growth of the sandhill crane population in Michigan, a significant conservation success. The festival is held every October … Continue reading
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Tagged Birding, Birds, Birdwatching, Conservation, Environment, Michigan Audubon Society, Nature, Sandhill Cranes, Video
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Fly Fishing Film Tour returns with another great lineup
By Howard Meyerson One thing that can be said about fly fishing, despite the changes in gear, clothing and tackle over the last few decades, is it often becomes a passion for those who learn its charms. Where it once … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, F3T, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Video, Wealthy Theatre
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Do bears scratch their butts…um, backs?
If you’ve ever wondered what bears do when you aren’t looking, check this out. It’s a pretty funny clip and a good counterpoint to the tragic end of the “falling bear” in the previous post.
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Tagged Banff National Park, Bears, Canada, National Parks, Nature, Video, Videos
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Cabin Fever: Tentbound in Devil’s Bay
Anyone who has traveled far to try something challenging knows the dismay and mood swings that come when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Knitting isn’t an option when you are an athlete and adrenaline junkie. This video of a climbing expedition … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Camping, Climbing, Newfoundland, Video
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Look me in the eye: A tree-top view of Great Blue Herons
You don’t see this very often. From: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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