Community ecologist Reuben Keller has made a career out of studying aquatic invasive species in freshwater systems like the Great Lakes, and measuring their ecological and economic costs. Now a lecturer with the University of Chicago’s Environmental Studies program, Dr. Keller outlined the threat posed by invaders like Asian carp in a presentation to attendees of an Alliance for the Great Lakes webcast in mid-November.
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which celebrated its 40th birthday in late October, can almost count the days until work will begin on one of the Park’s biggest achievements — the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. The project is a 27-mile, multi-use trail that promotes access and safety for bikers, hikers, rollerbladers and wheelchairs
By Nic Halverson Sun contributor In light of the ongoing debate about whether or not to pave the Sleeping Bear Heritage multi-use bike trail that will soon run through the National Park, we solicited this perspective from an avid rider on Missouri’s “Katy Trail”. If I learned anything the first week I moved to rural […]
From staff reports The Glen Arbor Sun is catching its breath this week as the summer season turns toward autumn (we’ll publish our fall color edition on Sept. 16). Nevertheless, there’s still plenty of news happening in these northern woods. Here’s a rundown of stories that have caught our eyes: • Glen Arbor resident and […]
By F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor For over 50 years, the tall-case clock has kept time at the old Dillon cottage on Little Glen Lake, its pendulum quietly tracing the passage of the days. But this was no ordinary heirloom passed down by a proud ancestor. The handmade wooden piece, crafted in the popular Victorian-era […]
By Rob Karner Sun contributor We live in a world where discoveries of what can harm us are everywhere. We discovered that lead in our paints and gasoline is harmful, so now we have lead-free paint and lead-free gasoline. We learned that some of us are intolerant to ingredients in our foods, forcing us to […]
From staff reports Sun contributor When most people think of Glen Lake, they think of pristine, beautiful, colorful water nestled in the hills adjacent to Sleeping Bear Bay and the unique setting that inspires us all. So, are they right in thinking this? Is Glen Lake really the unspoiled gem of the Midwest? If it […]
By Michael Buhler Sun ad-hoc energy editor Two years ago I installed a photovoltaic (PV) solar array on my garage roof, all in an effort to cut my utility usage, and in a small way do my part toward America’s energy independence. The original article is available online here. To recap, 12 panels with a […]
By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Over the years, Bob Sutherland has taken his mother on countless walks along the quiet, rustic trail near the base of Alligator Hill, between Glen Arbor and Glen Haven. The president of Cherry Republic underwent a change of heart before he realized that this path should be turned into a […]
From staff reports Rehabilitation of the historic village of Glen Haven in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues this month with repairs to the foundation of the Cannery Boat Museum, and restoration of native dune grasses in the area. The project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Over the next several […]