Ken Morris: Your seasonal activities are great for the state

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There’s no shortage of outdoor activities for Michiganders. If you want an idea of what someone’s plans are, just look at traffic on I-75 around West Branch. Or Highway 2 just north of the majestic Mackinac Bridge. Not only are there a lot of cars and trucks hauling gear, but there are also a variety of campers and trailers trailing into the distance.

During summer, it’s boats, bikes, kayaks and All-Terrain Vehicles. In autumn, its buses full of leaf-peeping tourists and trucks hauling their hunting gear. In winter, it’s skis and snowboards on the roofs and snowmobiles being dragged along. In other words, a lot of Michiganders embrace the opportunity to get outdoors and participate in any number of activities. And many are extremely passionate