By Joan Young, MCP Contributor I’ve Been Workin’… er… Walkin’ on the Railroads Recently, my life has been overflowing with historic railroad opportunities. Not locally, but looming large was a quick trip to Indiana to see Big Boy, the largest steam locomotive ever built, on its historic cross-country tour. I had previously seen the second-largest steam locomotive, a Yellowstone, in…
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources weekly fishing report indicates early spring conditions continue to impact angling success across the state, with ice, cold water and runoff still limiting activity in many areas. Reports from Ludington and Manistee show some of the most challenging conditions, while river systems are beginning to see improving steelhead action as temperatures slowly…
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its latest weekly fishing and waterways report, showing early spring conditions continue to impact anglers across West Michigan, particularly along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Mason and Manistee counties. Cold water temperatures, lingering ice and recent weather patterns have slowed activity in both the Ludington and Manistee areas, though conditions…
Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP Contributing Writer Whenever you are in need of a short or moderate hike on the way from the Mason County area to Muskegon, Clear Springs Nature Preserve, just off the US 31 freeway near Montague, is a great option. There are several loops of trails ranging from easy to moderately hilly, and visitors…
LANSING — Steelhead fishing is picking up across rivers in West Michigan as anglers take advantage of improving spring conditions, according to the latest weekly fishing report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Recent warmer temperatures and increased river flows have improved steelhead activity in several rivers, including those flowing into Lake Michigan. Anglers have reported success using spawn,…
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