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 Comfort Inn to bring you a great deal!

â–² Group Name: Outdoor Summit
â–² Make reservations by September 4th.
â–² Discounts available for Monday-Thursday

Best Western Plus:
Single Queen: $159/night
Double Queen: $179/night
ALL BOOKED!

Comfort Inn
Single King: $169/night
Double Queen: $189/night
Book here

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 workforce training, economic development, public health and wellness, and diversity and inclusion.

Of course! We’ll have common dietary options available during lunch and snacks during the NA happy hour.

Yes, there’s parking on-site!

Yes! The venue, including restrooms, is fully ADA-accessible.

Networking is half the fun. Make friends and swap stories before the welcoming session, during lunch, 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 offer 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!

Conservation + Stewardship

Heart of the Lakes
Six Rivers Land Conservancy
Grand Traverse Conservation District
Leelanau Conservancy
The Conservation Alliance
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa + Chippewa Indians
Conservation Resource Alliance
Superior Watershed Partnership + Land Conservancy
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
Huron Pines
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Land Trust Alliance
Benzie Conservation District
The Conservation Fund
Little Forks Conservancy
Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Chikaming Open Lands
Little Traverse Conservancy
Chippewa Watershed Conservancy
Blandford Nature Center

PARKS, TRAILS + RECREATION

mParks
TART Trails
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
AllTrails
Washtenaw County Parks + Recreation Commission
Kona Hills Campground
Ottawa County Parks + Recreation Commission
Michigan Trails + Greenways Alliance
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Copper Harbor Trails
Detroit Outdoors
Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority
Friends of Rouge Park
Friends of the Rouge

MICHIGAN OUTDOOR BUSINESSES

Giant Mouse Knives
Aldea Coffee
DEAF Athletic
Kimberlite Tech
Squarefoot.Earth
Studio 13
Little Forks Outfitters
Migration Surf
Bearcub Outfitters
Woods & Waters

NONPROFITS + USER GROUPS

Make Food Not Waste
Shades of the Outdoors
Michigan Backcountry Alliance
Great Lakes Great Responsibility
SOS Outreach
Old Mission Culture Co.
SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers
Michigan Environmental Council

State + Local Governments

Michigan DNR
Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
Natural Resources Commission
City of Marquette
Canton Township

Economic Development + Tourism

Crystal River Outfitters
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Unsalted Boat Rentals
Experience Jackson
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Southern Michigan Outdoors
Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
Traverse Connect
Grove Community Incubator
Michigan Eco Travel
Visit Keweenaw
Downtown Grand Rapids
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities

Professional Services

Points North Podcast
Public Sector Consultants
Parallel Solutions
Truscott Rossman
TrailSense
Anemoia Productions
Rusted Rooster
Mission Coast Ventures
INFORM Studio
A:LAB
SwellMinded
Beckett & Raeder
Fresh Coast Accounting

Health + Education

Northern Michigan University
U.P. Wild
Mid Michigan College
University of Michigan
Michigan State University Extension

Foundations + Philanthropy

Erb Family Foundation
Edward Lowe Foundation