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| Watch for my column in publications across the Great Lakes region |
| Weather forecasts offer insight |
| Winter camping offers the chance to hit the trails and find a view of the outdoors that most people never see. But to do so you have to plan, plan and then plan a bit more. |
| Waterloo Recreation Area Finding a place to hike in southeastern Michigan can be a challenge, but at the Waterloo Recreation Area west of Ann Arbor, there are trails just waiting to be explored. |
| GPS Systems Light bulbs have been replaced by LEDs, I carry a programmable weather radio in my pack and I use my computer and the Internet constantly in planning trips and now I am stepping into the 21st century and going to buy a GPS - A look at what is available and what you need to consider when purchasing a unit. |
| The Ten Essentials There are some items that you should never hit the trail without. On a recent trip I was able to show my son just how important these items can be. |
| Finding your way In the past, finding topographic maps of the state involved contacting the U.S. Geological Survey or heading to a retail store that carried a selection. Not any more. With a few clicks of the mouse you can download and print maps covering the entire state. |
| Be ready to hit the trail A little bored and itching to do something, anything that has to do with hitting the trail? Well then pull out your backpacking and camping gear and give it a good once over. Check this out for some ideas on just what you need to do, and how to do it. |
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| I’ve seen it more than once, a seemingly prepared backpacker who is totally surprised when bad weather hits. Sometimes weather changes can come fast, but for the most part, a good long range forecast can give you a heads up of what to expect for the next few days. So never head out to the backcountry without first taking a look at what the weather may be like. For a look at weather conditions, both current and out to seven days in advance, check out the National Weather Service Websites for upper Michigan and the upper peninsula. |