Your Experience

FAQs

Hang out with friends from all corners of the outdoor economy. Professionals from parks, trails, open space organizations, local, statewide, and national businesses, governmental entities and media consultants, and educational and medical representatives —if you love the outdoors, this event is for you!

Hear from influencers in the industry and stay informed about current outdoor issues through educational tracks and panel discussions. Network with business and organizational leaders working to support the outdoors.

To summarize: Greet familiar faces, tackle emerging issues, create new partnerships, and play outside together!

Camp on-site at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort – book here.

We’ve also teamed up with Best Western Plus and Cambria Hotels & Suites to bring you a great deal!

▲ Group Name: Land of Outsiders
▲ Make reservations by August 28th.
▲ Discounts available for Monday-Thursday

Best Western Plus
A block of standard rooms is available at a discounted rate of $165 (Single King/Queen) or $180 (Double Queen Room) per night.

Call 231.778.7000 or book with this link to receive the discount.

Cambria Hotels & Suites
A block of standard rooms is available at a discounted rate of $195 (King Suite) or $215 (Double Queen Suite) per night.

Call 231.778.9000 or book with this link to receive the discount.

Through programming, networking, and outdoor activities, this event focuses on how we strengthen our communities and the outdoor economy and improve health and quality of life for all Michiganders. Session focus areas include conservation and stewardship, education and workforece training, economic development, public health and wellness, and diversity and inclusion.

Of course! We’ll have common dietary options available before the welcoming session and snacks prior to the NA happy hour.

Yes, there’s parking on-site!

Yes! The venue, including restrooms, are all ADA accessible.

Networking is half the fun. Make friends and swap stories before the welcoming session, in between sessions, and at the NA happy hour.

Think outdoor casual. Expect to see a lot of flannels and vests. Bottom line, dress for comfort and for the unpredictable Michigan weather.

The day before (09/30) we’ll be offering field experiences. In the evening, the Summit will kick-off in conjunction with The Boardman Review’s Fall Release Party.

Who’s Going to be there?

A growing list of friends!

NGOs
Heart of the Lakes
Six Rivers Land Conservancy
mParks
TART Trails
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
Grand Traverse Conservation District
Leelanau Conservancy
Make Food Not Waste
Detroit Parks Coalition
Amplify GR
Huron Pines
Land Trust Alliance
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Experience Jackson
Benzie Conservation District
Grand Traverse Conservation District
National Parks Service
Innovate Marquette
Walloon Lake Association + Conservancy
Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy
Groundwork Center

COMMUNITY GROUPS + MEDIA
Grove Community Incubator
Points North Podcast
Outdoor Book Club
New Leonard Media

BUSINESS + RETAILERS
Gazelle Sports
G5 Outdoors
Valor Skincare
Giant Mouse Knives
AllTrails

EDUCATION + HEALTH
Bus for Outdoor Access + Teaching
Northern Michigan University
MSU Extension
Kalamazoo College

GOVERNMENT + LEGAL
Grand Traverse County
True North Legal Group
WM Shoreline Regional Development Commission
Ottawa County Parks
Southern Michigan Outdoors
Michigan DNR

CONSULTANTS + FREELANCERS + CONTRACTORS
Outsize Consulting
Fresh Systems
Parallel Solutions
Progressive Companies
All Ethos
TrailSense