Snowshoeing in Michigan

A well done video is here on the oft-overlooked mode of human transportation in deep snow.  Made me recall the days when I hunted on snowshoes for snowshoe hares.  Spooky in the cedars.  A pistol –  in my case a Ruger MK II – was all that was needed to sneak into the low areas and plink some fine tablefare.

The video doesn’t take anyone hunting, and really there’s not much snow for the video, either.  But, it conjurs up visions nonetheless…

Make your own snowshoes

There’s nothing quite like getting outside after the first big snowfall of winter! Are you ready? Join us at the following locations to weave a pair of traditional wooden snowshoes following a centuries-old Native American tradition. Need more inspiration? Click the green “play” arrow (at right) to see a two-minute video of a magnificent snowshoeing experience at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

  • Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan, Dec. 2
  • Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingburg, Dec. 7-8
  • Ludington State Park in Ludington, Dec. 8
  • Hartwick Pines Logging Museum in Grayling, Dec. 8-9

 

Coast Guard Foundation Launches Fund Drive to Support Coast Guard Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, is launching a fundraising campaign to support Coast Guard members and their families who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Working closely with the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Foundation will distribute funds to Coast Guard members who are stationed in the affected areas of Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Read more

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