Glen Young

I don’t know that I’ve heard my own children claim this, but I know many folks think Mom is easier to buy a gift for than Dad. In fact, I’ve always thought I was easy to buy for, providing folks knew what I wanted. A new pair of flip-flops, a fishing shirt, or some great music are alw...
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Trying to define the perfect U.P. weekend is like any other such endeavor: both engaging and elusive.  Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers something for every interest and every taste, so the good news is that while fixing on one perfect interpretation is impossible; finding a wide variety of act...
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Okay, so maybe the U.S. Women’s National soccer team spoiled American fans with their World Cup victory in 2016.  The women were dominant in their run through tournament, and many of the players are recognizable off the pitch as well, due to the growing popularity of the sport in this country. ...
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“Summertime and the livin’ is easy,” goes the classic song. Speaking of summer time and music, the best way to enjoy both is at a music festival, and northern Michigan is a great place to find whatever soundtrack suits your tastes. A great place to start is Bliss, where the 38th annual Bli...
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Truth be told, I am something of a grilling god. And by god, I mean those friends and that family that show up regularly for dinner appreciate that I know how to find the main dish for a summer dinner under the dome of my grill. So like plenty of other grilling gods, I suspect, I get a bit jittery...
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We all know the adage: it’s just like riding a bike. While this is always intends to illustrate how easy or familiar some other task might be, if you are a bicyclist looking for a challenge this riding season, a couple events feature strong helpings of northern Michigan scenery. If you’re lo...
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Spring is certain arrive, and when it does a great way to get away from the daily grind is to venture to one of the many Little Traverse Conservancy Nature Preserves that dot the northern Michigan landscape. From the 175-acre Vermillion Point preserve on the south shore of Lake Superior in Chippe...
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Friends and acquaintances are forever asking for an insider’s view of Mackinac Island.   I have summered there for almost 35 years, but I still learn something new each time I visit.  Here are few things I’ve learned over the years: 1. Check the ferry schedule and be flexible.  There’s ...
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Because I read books, because I teach books, and because I write regularly about books, folks are forever asking me “What’s your favorite book?” I also have two dogs, have long been a dog lover and dog owner, and likely will be a dog guy for as long as possible, but no one ever asks me whic...
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  My own hockey season might have recently concluded, but there is still time to enjoy what some refer to as the greatest sport on ice. Whether you enjoy collegiate or professional versions, or something in-between, there is still enough hockey in the current schedule to make you think wint...
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