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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. We thank all of you who responded to our survey after the last event, as the comments and ideas were constructive and inspiring.  

Proposals are now welcome for Speakers and Demonstrations.  We are also open for Exhibitor reservations and Sponsorships and Advertisements.  

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. (Advance ticket purchase available soon.)  Children under 12 continue to be free, and students with ID are just $5. 

The Quiet Adventures Society is accepting nominations for the 2025 Verlen Kruger Award until December 31, 2024. If you know someone who has made significant contributions to conservation and paddle sports in Michigan, take a minute to submit nomination form. It is so easy to overlook the hard work being done by many who love to paddle and protect Michigan's lakes and rivers. Help QAS 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.  Fall is a great time to get on the river and enjoy the fall colors!


 
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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.The NOv 10 event with Delta Sigma Phi was also a success. Check FACEBOOK @Michigan Waterways Stewards for more information and to follow all of the action with MWS and partners. 

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. Join Monarch Mondays and Tuesday Treks along the Boardwalk. You can even adopt a Sturgeon! 

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 and remember them on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3.  

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.
 Check out their online auction for some great things. Auction is open until Dec 1, so just a few days left to get in your bid. 
 
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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