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Friday, March 25, 2011

Spring Is Here - Kinda

The calendar says it's spring, but as we all know, here in Michigan spring isn't here until the snow has melted from under the pines in the Upper Peninsula.

Anyway, right now is a great time to start planning trips to those wonderful trails we have in this beautiful state. It's also time to check on your gear. When I say gear, I mean camping, walking, biking, hiking... whatever your pleasure may be. It's perfect for dealing with that spring-fever even if you can't go right away.

You'll need to restock any emergency supplies like aspirin, aloe, bug spray, epi-pens, etc. etc. Check to make sure things that require batteries weren't stored with batteries in them and have since corroded. You may have to buy new items if this is the case. Rubber deteriorates. Bugs eat holes through things. Stuff even comes up missing. It won't hurt to get one of those pay-as-you-go cellphones for a backup.

Since the economy is what it is, some of the things you may need to purchase might cost you a pretty penny when all added up. All work and no play isn't the way to live, so work on that supply list as soon as you can. This way all summer long you have nothing better to do but enjoy!

NOTE: The download for the county index is currently unavailable. I will replace it ASAP.