Publications and News Coverage:
2025
Betsie Current: “Northern Michigan Chaos Theory: An essay advocating for appreciative adaptation,” March 7
Glen Arbor Sun: Northern Michigan chaos theory, January 26
2024
Glen Arbor Sun: “Bear crazy: DNR study seeks answers to human-bear conflict,” December 12
Glen Arbor Sun: “‘Packed’ beaches? A curmudgeon comes around,” September 5, page 8
The Betsie Current: “Opening day: the cabin kind,” July 10, 2024
Glen Arbor Sun: “Raptor Sanctuary goes extra mile to save injured birds of prey,” June 27, page 7
Glen Arbor Sun: “Opening day: the cabin kind,” May 30, page 7
2023
Northern Express: “Traverse City’s Vibe Isn’t Lost; It’s Just Changing,” July 30
Glen Arbor Sun: “Meeting an old friend for the first time,” July 27, p. 12
Glen Arbor Sun: “Come on, people now…,” June 29, p. 15
Good Day Northern Michigan, 9&10 News, “Author Shares His Love for Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Need to Protect It,” May 30
Glen Arbor Sun: “When the one that got away isn’t a fish,” May 25
2022
Ludington Daily News: “Author seeks balance between protecting natural areas, promoting tourism,” December 12
Leelanau Enterprise: “Author finds his place ‘Up North,’ August 25
Glen Arbor Sun: “Cottage book shop: a perfect gig for this English major,” August 25, page 4
Great Lakes Echo: “Protecting your place: one man’s tribute to Northern Michigan,” August 2
Glen Arbor Sun: “You know you’re a Michigander when…” July 28, pages 8 and 9
Glen Arbor Sun: “Summer season Up North: a perfect teaching moment,” July 14, page 7
For Love of Water: “You’re Never Too Old to Become a Water Warrior,” June 22
2021
Traverse City Record-Eagle: “Former school CEO turns to nature writing as salve to pandemic stress,” October 14
For Love of Water: “Exploring the Soul of Place: New Book Conveys Stories of Northwest Michigan,” July 13
Traverse Magazine: “Northern Michigan Boating to Pyramid Point in Sleeping Bear Dunes,”August
Traverse Magazine: “Searching for Jim Harrison,” February
Reviews:
Michigan in Books, November 1, 2021, Post #72