Category: Recreation

FRESH EYEZ: Summer/Fall 2020 Cycling and Hiking Shots

by Eric Cox, posted in bikepacking, Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, Commuting, cycling, Cycling Day Trips, Cycling Technology, Cycling Tips, family fun, Gravel Bikes, Gravel Riding, Lifestyle, Little Traverse Conservancy, Little Traverse Wheelway, North Western State Trail, Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan Nature Preserves, Northern Michigan Outdoors, Oden State Fish Hatchery & Visitors Center, Photography, Recreation, Top of Michigan Trails Council, Training, Uncategorized, Wildlife

Latitude 45 Staff Bikepacking Trip 2020

by Eric Cox, posted in bikepacking, Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, Commuting, COVID19 PANDEMIC, cycling, Cycling Day Trips, Cycling Technology, Cycling Tips, family fun, Gear Reviews, Gravel Bikes, Gravel Riding, Hiking, Lifestyle, Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan Nature Preserves, Northern Michigan Outdoors, Photography, Recreation, Training, Uncategorized, Wildlife

Latitude 45's fifth annual staff bikepacking expedition took place Sunday, Sept. 13, and Monday, Sept. 14 and featured a 150-mile route that included circumnavigation of Bois Blanc Island (Boblo). Inclement weather altered the trip itinerary, pushing departure back a day to Sunday. This year, only four staffers opted for the adventure, with each departing from … Continue reading Latitude 45 Staff Bikepacking Trip 2020

FRESH EYEZ: Spring/Early Summer Cycling Shots

by Eric Cox, posted in Commuting, COVID19 PANDEMIC, cycling, Cycling Technology, Cycling Tips, family fun, Hiking, Lifestyle, Little Traverse Conservancy, Little Traverse Wheelway, North Western State Trail, Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan Nature Preserves, Northern Michigan Outdoors, Photography, Recreation, Top of Michigan Trails Council, Uncategorized, Wildlife

All photos by Eric M. Cox 2020 All Rights Reserved

Ohio Native Brent Bolin Named New Trails Council Executive Director

by Eric Cox, posted in Commuting, cycling, Cycling Day Trips, Cycling Technology, Cycling Tips, family fun, Hiking, Lifestyle, Little Traverse Conservancy, Little Traverse Wheelway, North Western State Trail, Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan Nature Preserves, Northern Michigan Outdoors, Recreation, Top of Michigan Trails Council, Uncategorized, Wildlife

   Sometimes seemingly small things can have a big impact on one’s life.    New Top of Michigan Trails Council Executive Director Brent Bolin grew up playing in the creeks around his childhood home in Cleveland, Ohio. As a high schooler there, his appreciation for the water nurtured a keen interest in environmental issues.    … Continue reading Ohio Native Brent Bolin Named New Trails Council Executive Director

Precious Cargo

by Joe Graham, posted in cycling, Cycling Tips, family fun, Lifestyle, Recreation

If small children and cycling are a part of your life it's natural to want to combine the two. With the proper gear, and planning you can have amazing adventures with your little one. After two years of cycling with my daughter I want to share some of my thoughts and tips. Hopefully they can … Continue reading Precious Cargo

Great (Local) Destinations: Oden State Fish Hatchery a Fun, Educational Place

by Eric Cox, posted in Commuting, COVID19 PANDEMIC, cycling, Cycling Day Trips, Cycling Tips, Hiking, Lifestyle, Little Traverse Wheelway, North Western State Trail, Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan Nature Preserves, Northern Michigan Outdoors, Oden State Fish Hatchery & Visitors Center, Photography, Recreation, Uncategorized, Wildlife

About nine miles northeast of Petoskey is a great bicycling destination for the whole family. A day trip to Oden State Fish Hatchery, 3377 U.S. 31, can be fun and educational for everyone. Though the hatchery’s official visitors center and replica fish transportation rail car are currently closed due to the pandemic, the grounds, ponds … Continue reading Great (Local) Destinations: Oden State Fish Hatchery a Fun, Educational Place

FRESH EYEZ: Northern Michigan Nature Preserves Offer Cabin Fever Relief

by Eric Cox, posted in Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve, COVID19 PANDEMIC, Hiking, Lifestyle, Little Traverse Conservancy, Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan Nature Preserves, Northern Michigan Outdoors, Oden Island Nature Preserve, Photography, Recreation, Training, Uncategorized

"With social distancing in mind, we first aimed for the Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve east of Indian River in Cheboygan County."

The Little 500 Bicycle Race: ‘The World’s Greatest College Weekend’

by Eric Cox, posted in Bike Racing, Commuting, cycling, Cycling Technology, Cycling Tips, Lifestyle, Photography, Recreation, Training, Uncategorized

  Though it’s obviously not connected to anything Michigan, Indiana University’s celebrated Little 500 bicycle race is nevertheless an interesting story, especially for cycling enthusiasts.   The event would’ve seen its 69th installment this weekend, had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s race – for the first time in its history - … Continue reading The Little 500 Bicycle Race: ‘The World’s Greatest College Weekend’

FRESH EYEZ: Fall 2019 Cycling Shots

by Eric Cox, posted in Commuting, Lifestyle, Northern Michigan, Photography, Recreation, Uncategorized

   I wasn't prepared for the staggering beauty of a Northern Michigan autumn. An Indiana native, I was used to eruptions of brilliant color and long-lasting leaves. But, Indiana isn't thick with Birch trees, and Hoosiers often don't get to see their electric yellow leaves which pop out like reflective road signs amid the other … Continue reading FRESH EYEZ: Fall 2019 Cycling Shots