Get Fit in the Mitt! The LSJ reports that Senate Republicans have proposed the Michigan Outdoor Fitness Award, an award program designed to encourage Michigan residents, particularly women and young people, to take up hiking, canoeing, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. "We need to get kids off the couch and off the computer to experience the outdoors," said Patricia Birkholz, R-Saugatuck. The idea is receiving support from Democrats and outdoor sporting groups, including the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Read Bill urges getting fit outdoors in the Lansing State Journal Related Areas Southwest Michigan Community Community > Government Five Things You Need to Know about Michigan Dig Michigan! Sports & Recreation Recreation & Sports > Fitness Recreation & Sports > Hiking & Biking Recreation & Sports > Hunting & Fishing Recreation & Sports > Parks Recreation & Sports > Sports More Links Latest Michigan news & stories from Absolute Michigan!   Main Michigan News Page Posted/updated May 2, 2006 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan) Go Back One Page

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