West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance: 60 Miles of Local Trails, From Riders...
An area rider enjoys the 9-mile trail at Kent County’s Luton Park, built by West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance members. Photo: Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids is known for a lot of things: good beer,...
View ArticleBest Places To See Fall Colors Around Grand Rapids
Rivers in the area are a great place to see fall color. Photo: Howard Meyerson Autumn color is always a spectacle in Kent County. The countryside – with its hills and valleys – becomes a living canvas...
View ArticleGroomed fat bike winter trails growing more numerous in Michigan
Winter beauty is found on groomed snow-bike trails like this loop at Merrell Trail in Rockford, MI. Photo: Kevin Allen. By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI – When fat-tire bikes first made an...
View ArticleMajor work this summer coming for Hart-Montague and White Pine Trails
Cyclists and skateboarders regularly use the paved portions of the White Pine Trail. Critics suggest skateboarders and others will not be able to use the segments that will be surfaced with crushed...
View ArticleBill Field: Visionary Founder of Michigan’s First Paved Rail-Trail
Bill Field rode the trail regularly with family and friends. Pictured on an early morning ride to Mears are (left to right) Marlene Schihl, Bill Field, Bob Field (brother) and Bob’ wife Emma. Photo...
View ArticleMountain biking fourteeners creates a rift in the outdoor community
Ripping trails around Crested Butte. Photo by Zach Dischner. Increasingly the question surfaces: Where should mountain bikes be allowed? How about mountain trails, particularly the popular Colorado...
View ArticleGrand Rapids Golf Course Becomes Winter Bike Destination
Team Apex competitor, Jame Gunderman, gets a workout at Indian Trails. Photo by Howard Meyerson By Howard Meyerson The middle of winter may be a treacherous time for cyclists, but you wouldn’t know it...
View ArticleMichigan’s winter paradise: groomed ski trails and fat bike destinations
Cross-country skiers look over the route at Pentwater Pathway. Photo by Howard Meyerson. By Howard Meyerson While southern Michigan snowfalls haven’t amounted to much so far, winter is a long way from...
View ArticleGrand Rapids-Area’s Winter Adventure Race is the largest in the U.S.
Racers run, snowshoe, bike and use a map and compass to find checkpoints. Photo: Jamie Gaysbeek Photography. By Howard Meyerson More than 400 hearty winter adventurers will test their mettle and wits...
View ArticleLonnie Kester: A farmer with a vision builds a public trail
Lonnie Kester bought an abandoned rail corridor and made a public recreation trail. Photo by Howard Meyerson. By Howard Meyerson Lonnie Kester grew up on a Michigan farm and farming is his life. But...
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