Upcoming Michigan Kayak Symposiums

Kayak rescue

  Symposiums are a great way to learn kayaking skills. Taught by experienced paddlers, typically, ACA or BCU certified coaches; one can learn an incredible amount of useful information in a fun, safe, hands-on environment. 32st Annual WMCKA Symposium Montague, MI 27nd TO 30th, 2022 Port Austin Kayak Symposium Port Austin, MI TBA Door County …

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Northern Lights at the Sleeping Bear Dunes

This past weekend, the Northern Lights or properly, the Aurora Borealis, were predicted to be visible in much of Northern Michigan. Having been fortunate to have seen the Northern Lights on a few occasions and having been lucky to photograph them last year, I gathered my camera gear and headed out to the Sleeping Bear …

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Ticks Seem Unfazed by the Endless Winter of 2017-18

It’s April 14 and we’re getting another foot of snow here in Traverse City. I’m thinking that there has to be some redeeming quality to this. Maybe not. Seems that at least in the Northeast, this winter hasn’t had an impact on ticks. Ugh. A nice thick blanket of snow seems to insulate the bastards. …

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The Grand Traverse Commons Set to Expand by 40 Acres

The Michigan DNR has agreed to convey 40 acres to Garfield Township. This lands adjoins the Grand Traverse Commons and will allow for official expansion of the trail system as the trails on the DNR land are already in use but are not sanctioned by the DNR. Garfield Township plans to integrate the land into …

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Spending Time Outdoors With Friends Makes You Happier

Last updated on November 23rd, 2021It probably comes as no surprise that a recent study has found thatĀ spending time outdoors, away from crowds, and with friend makes you happier. Li, N. P. and Kanazawa, S. (2016), Country roads, take me homeā€¦ to my friends: How intelligence, population density, and friendship affect modern happiness. Br J …

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Dubside Coming to Qajaq TC!

Last updated on November 23rd, 2021World renowned Greenland paddler Dubside is coming to Qajaq TC in 2017. Also known as the Michigan Training Camp, Qajaq TC is a small traditional or Greenland kayaking symposioum. Dubside is well known for his rolling abilities as well his Greenland ropes skills. Dubside is flat out amazing and anything …

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