Lots of Lake-Effects Snow Possible this Winter
Conditions are right for a heavy dose of lake-effects snow this season and the reasons are here…
Category: General
Archives of Michigan Has Free, Searchable Census Data
Archives of Michigan offers free, searchable 1894-1994 Michigan census data The Archives of Michigan today announced that more than 62,000 Michigan state census records from 1894 and 1994 are now available to search and print for free at www.seekingmichigan.org.
“These records will help family history researchers track important data, such as more extensive information about women and children,” said Jessica Miller, archivist at the Archives of Michigan. Read more
Dog Saves Boy’s Life
A specially trained dog appears to have saved the life of a 15 year old young man, after he had fallen asleep with dangerously low blood sugar levels. The story is here…
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
Wisconsin Man Missing in Northwest Alaska an Experienced Outdoorsman
Thomas Seibold of Three Lakes, Wisconsin went hiking and wilderness adventure in Alaska and failed to show up for a return flight home. No signs of him have been found and the cabin he was staying in has been vacated for weeks. He is a survivalist instructor but concern is growing. Details here…
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
Arizona Game & Fish Files to Intervene in Lead Lawsuit
The Arizona Game and Fish Department today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit recently filed against the Kaibab National Forest by the Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Wildlands Council and Center for Biological Diversity. The groups want the U.S. Forest Service to place a mandatory ban on hunting with lead ammunition in northern Arizona. Read more
Brownell’s “30 Days of Thanks” Offers Daily Prizes
Brownells – The World’s Largest Supplier of Firearms Accessories and Gunsmithing Tools™- is celebrating November, the month of thanks, in a big way. The “30 Days of Thanks” Sweepstakes is Brownells way of showing their appreciation for all of their customers’ support throughout the year. Read more
Remington Acquires TAPCO
Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC (Remington), part of the Freedom Group Family of Companies, announced today it has acquired The American Parts Company Inc. (TAPCO). Read more
Obama Proves He Doesn’t Like Oil
