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Sunshine of the Night
Gear with Darren Bush – We own five Coleman lanterns: a 5155 (propane), a 288 (white gas), a 5101, a 200a, and a 220F. There may be a sixth. I’m not sure. Some people would call me a collector. Those...
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Making Every Adventure Count
Backpacking with Jim Joque with excerpts from Jim’s outdoor adventure journals Nestled in the wilderness of Ontario, Canada on a seven-day fly-in canoe and camping trip to Wabakimi Provincial Park,...
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Searching for elk along the Shingle Mill Pathway
Backpacking with Dave Foley I’ve never seen an elk in the wild. That seemed reason enough to visit Pigeon River Country State Forest, where 500-to-900 of these animals comprise the largest free-ranging...
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Catching autumn’s finish on the Manistee River/NCT Trail
Backpacking with Dave Foley Hiking along the Shingle Mill Pathway two weeks earlier (September, 2017, Silent Sports) had whetted our appetite to do some more backpacking, so when Michele Andrews...
View ArticleBiking, Hiking and Kayaking Wilderness State Park
BY DAVE FOLEY Thunderstorms? Yes we knew they were possible but not until evening according to the forecast. It is just after one o’clock when we launch our kayaks. The sky is clear, except for a blue...
View ArticleA visit to Rock Island State Park
BY RICH PALZEWIC EDITOR The Rock. No, I’m not talking about the small island prison long-ago abandoned in the middle of San Francisco Bay, but Rock Island State Park off the northeastern coast of...
View ArticleKickstart me! Arrival Point Footwear boots coming soon …
MULTISPORT BY RICH PALZEWIC Have you ever wished for a warm, lightweight, packable and waterproof winter boot? If you have, look no further than the Arrival Point Footwear boots being released in the...
View ArticleTwo generations of hikers discover Pictured Rocks
HIKING BY DAVE FOLEY Picture Rocks National Lakeshore seemed the right place to give our children their first taste of camping. We wanted to keep it simple. knowing that the trail is...
View ArticleFife Lake Loop appeals to day hikers and backpackers
HIKING BY DAVE FOLEY Beginning in Vermont, the North County Trail (NCT) stretches 4,600 miles to North Dakota. On its way through northern Michigan, the trail runs along the Manistee River. With its...
View ArticleBackpacking Pukaskwa National Park
BY JASON MALONEY The Pukaskwa National Park contains the most remote, rugged and wild stretch of shoreline on the coast of Lake Superior. Located in Ontario, the park offers the adventurer amenities...
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