10 Apr
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10 lessons from 10 years adventuring with kids

Posted By: Jen in Articles    

Have you and your kids had an adventure today? This week? This month? This year? No? Well it's easier to put the TV on isn’t it? It’s less hassle to go shopping. The kids are busy and the adults need some down-time. What’s so great about doing things together anyway?
But just pause for just a minute and remember all those promises you made back when the house was a giant...

30 Jan
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An Interview with Richard Louv: Using the Nature Principle and Camps to Reduce Nature-Deficit Disorder – for Children and Adults

Posted By: Jen in Articles, News    

What progress have you seen in the movement to connect children and nature since you wrote Last Child in the Woods in 2005?

Last Child didn’t create the children and nature movement. That was already percolating, and America’s camps have always been part of that. But the book proved to be a useful tool, and I’m grateful for that. For the most part, it’s...

23 Jun
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Petoskey family hikes The Long Trail

Posted By: Jen in GKO, Spotlight, Summer    

  In the fall of 2009,  my husband Todd and I  decided our kids were old enough to be introduced  to the joys of backpacking.  Before having kids we had taken many backpacking trips out West.  After having kids we switched to car camping out West, in the U.P.  and at Sleeping Bear Dunes.  Knowing that our kids were comfortable with rustic accommodations, it was time to...

23 Jun
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DNR First Time Campers Program

Posted By: Jen in Activities, Events, GKO, News, Summer    

Plan a summer getaway now to experience camping in a fun, friendly environment at a Michigan state park or recreation area. For just $20, this "edu-vacation" is a great way to enjoy Michigan's woods and waters - with all the gear, guides and good times included.

Setting up the stove

As a First Time Camper, you will receive:

  • Two Nights of Camping
  • Gear provided by Gander...