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Mark Wedel

Mark Wedel has been a freelance journalist since 1992, covering a bewildering variety of subjects. He also writes books on his epic bike rides across the country. He's written a book on one ride, "Mule Skinner Blues." For more information, see www.markswedel.com.

Mark Wedel's Latest Articles

The top 10 rides on southwest Michigan trails

Summertime and the riding is easier on some trails than others. Second Wave's Mark Wedel takes to the bikeways for one man's opinion on the pros and cons of trails across the region. 

Pop-up bike lanes
Bicyclists give the pop up bike lane a trial

Bike riders try out a lane just for them and offer their opinions regarding the experience.

Elliot Parkhurst and Johnny Blaze
Odyssey Games creates space for table-top game lovers
Rafters ready to take to the river in race for the fun of it

Unconventional watercraft will get people back on the water and probably douse them in water at the same time.

The Food Aisle at the Festival Site
How the festivals that changed downtown Kalamazoo are changing

Summer festivals spurred lots of changes in downtown Kalamazoo. Now those festivals are going through some big changes themselves. 

Rebekah Kik, Kalamazoo City Planner
Cyclists say: Give us a lane
Brad Bower | Studio Director
Frostburn Studios keeps Heroes of Newerth alive

At Frostburn Studios they really are playing games for research. Most of the time. 

Taste of Kalamazoo, Island Fest change hands
Community Action Agency: Putting the early in early childhood education

For some children regular Head Start is not enough. For them, Community Action Agency offers Early Head Start. 

Steve Jones
Mr. President: A cocktail lounge for the over-30 crowd

After being closed for 14 years Mr. President Restaurant and Lounge is back in business.

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