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QAS 2025 is coming March 1, 2025! 
 
 We are building all the blocks for QAS 2025. As our 30th Anniversary Quiet Adventures Symposium on Saturday March 1, 2025 we aim to make it bigger and better as we also look back at the history of the event. 

QAS 2025 Theme: Bridging the Gap
"Bridging the Gap" is about promoting community and connection between all the various outdoor recreational activities. Be it paddling, biking, camping, or something else entirely, we all use and care for the same outdoor spaces, be it directly or indirectly. By "bridging the gaps" between all of the different recreators enjoying these spaces, we can in turn strengthen our ties to the land and water we use. When we find common ground between our different passions, we are able to promote responsible stewardship and are able to better appreciate the places we hold most dear.  

Proposals are now closed for Speakers and Demonstrations. 
We are still open for Exhibitor reservations and Sponsorships and Advertisements. Late Registration pricing goes into effect on Jan 21, 2025.

Advance Ticketing now available as well. Pay less, enter event quickly, and enjoy.  

The key information for sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors can be found in our bulletin . Additional information is available here. 

For participants, we listened to your comments and are making some changes.  Check out this information on the pricing and be sure to take advantage of our Advance Ticket benefits to reduce your costs.  Children under 12 continue to be free, and students with ID are just $5. 

Lodging options are available at Candlewood Suites, near the event. To book and pay, click on the link below, enter the arrival and departure dates then click on 'View Prices' for group QA2.  The group name and rate will appear to the right.  We have arranged $99 for efficiencies and $129 for one bedroom, plus taxes, etc. If you have any questions, contact Donna at 517-351-8181, Ext. 412 or dschultz@pyramidglobal.com
Quiet Adventures 2025

The Quiet Adventures Society thanks those who submitted nominations for the 2025 Verlen Kruger Award.  The QAS Board will announce a decision soon to shine a light on the heroes of non-motorized outdoor recreation.

Please note: We do not sell or share our contact lists; anyone who offers you our exhibitor list or other contacts is SPAM or worse! 

We have a new official Water Trail in Michigan!  Congratulations to the folks of the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds.  Winter is a great time to get on the river (with the right gear, of course) and enjoy the beauty of ice and snow!


 
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In Fall and Winter, there are many opportunities to help clean up our rivers, participate in community events. 
Get out and hike, bike, camp, climb, paddle.

Dec 3 is Giving Tuesday. Think about donating to your favorite advocates.

Here is just a sample !

Fall cleanups have been exciting events, with good participation,  River and River Trails Cleanup  event on September 21 was based at Potter Park Zoo with Michigan Waterways Stewards and all of the local partners. Check FACEBOOK @Michigan Waterways Stewards for more information and to follow all of the action with MWS and partners throughout the region. Work on invasive species joins the work with magnet fishing, log removal, and more. 

All along the North Country Trail there are hikes and volunteer efforts, welcoming participants to maintain the 4800 miles of hiking trail across 8 states. September is Membership month, with goodies to gain! The local Chief Noonday Chapter would love you to join in the fun and posts suggested hikes on their website. Visit the NCT Association offices at 229 East Main Street, Lowell Michigan. 

Friends of the St Clair River have many activities, so check them out. You can even adopt a Sturgeon! Looking for names now. 

Paddle Antrim  celebrated the Paddle Antrim Festival from Sept 12-14. It was a great success! Well done!  Visit their webpage, sign up for their newsletter to know what is happenning.  

The Lansing Oar and Paddle Club is found on Meetup and at wordpress. Fall and winter meetings have begun, so catch some of the speakers with great adventure ideas and tales to tell, each third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at Jimmy's Pub in East Lansing.  
 
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a great destination to explore around and outside the Great Lakes. Maine has incredible rivers, lakes, and shoreline. Visit their events calendar or check out the Trip Planner for your adventure in the North East.
 
There are many outfitters and guides in Michigan and the region. Among those who were at QAS 2024 are  Heavner Canoe and Kayak Rental, The Power of Water,  Forest the Canoe, Uncommon Adventures  Naturally Superior Adventures and  Cabin Falls Ecolodge on the Temagami with Hap and Andrea Wilson. Check out their website for Canadian, US, and more adventures. Costa Rica in the spring with Uncommon Adventures? 

The League of Michigan Bicyclists is developing their calendar or 2025. Become a member and get that Ride Calendar! 

The folks at the Tri County Bicycle Association TCBA organize fun rides and safety classes.
The DALMAC ride  was a success this year with so many happy and exhausted faces. Check the Dalmac Facebook page to follow the fun. 

Adventure team 906  sponsors many events and also gets kids out and riding, gaining confidence and enjoying Michigan on bikes. 

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