Tag: hiking
FEDERAL DATA: Michigan’s outdoor economy continued growth in 2023
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the outdoor industry brought in nearly $14 billion in economic activity. That’s an 8 percent increase compared to 2022.
Trail Talk: Changing conditions on the trails
Some area trails are a mix of bare earth, wet spots and slushy snow
Unreliable winters bring new ideas, from different offerings to lobbying
Among the longer-term approaches to address increasingly unreliable winter weather, some groups are pushing against fossil fuels.
Should a lack of snow become its own economic disaster?
A new federal bill aims to close the gap for businesses that suffered from a lack of snow last year that weren’t eligible for federal loans.
Trail Talk: Another snowy week on the trails
Snowshoes and shovels were almost mandatory equipment after the recent snowfall
Trail Talk: Hiking in the snow
Snowshoes and other equipment can help avid hikers tackle the trails during the winter months
‘The Bug Man’ loved insect tees. They’re now being sold to help good causes
When world-renowned London scientist and teacher Jeremy McNeil died in July, he left more than 600 bug t-shirts.
Trail Talk: Additions and subtractions from the Huron County Hiking Guide
Many noticeable changes between the different editions of the county-published guide
Michigan tourism preps for a colder winter
By Victor Wooddell Capital News Service The 2023-24 winter was the warmest on record in the U.S. with average temperatures throughout the state above freezing, with close to average precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. Data from the Southeast Regional Climate Center shows that average daily maximum temperatures in the Midwest were several degrees […]
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Trail Talk: Earning the gold hike badge
Hike Ontario members can earn this recognition by completing 50 hikes in a year