Author Archives: Bob Lovik

EcoTrek Fitness uses nature as your gym

May 12, 2011 – 7:45 am

Absolute Michigan got a taste of a new wave in outdoor fitness with EcoTrek Fitness last week. EcoTrek Fitness is a West Michigan company that just launched a program in Traverse City. Sarah Carden & I were lucky enough to get a sneak preview last week from EcoTrek founder Cari Draft and Traverse City series [...]

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Spring Can’t Come Soon Enough: Great Hikes Just Around Corner

February 28, 2011 – 10:32 am

By Bob Lovik, photos by Mark Lindsay I really enjoy the first two months of winter. The dropping temperatures are refreshing. There’s the anticipation of the holidays and the over-indulgences that come with them. And I love the snow. The first, fat flakes of pretty white snow. What’s not to love? High Rollaways winter hike [...]

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A Passion for Pints at HopCat in Grand Rapids

February 9, 2011 – 8:30 am

HopCat by pentax hammer (gary syrba) In recent years, Grand Rapids has become a beer mecca. One of those leading that charge is HopCat, recently named as one of the best places on Planet Earth to belly up and grab a pint! BeerAdvocate named them the third best beer bar in the world for the [...]

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Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival ~ February 10-13, 2011

January 31, 2011 – 10:49 am

TCCF by Dan Sultana The 2nd annual Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival is bringing some of America’s top comedic talent to Northern Michigan February 10-13, and tickets are now on sale to what are sure to be sold out performances. Bob Saget, this year’s opening night performer, will kick things off on Thursday, February 10 [...]

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