Speakers and Demonstrations

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Speaker Presentations and Demonstrations schedules!

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Speaker Schedule for QAS 2025  We have a great lineup this year. Check it out! 
We have one change so far: Sean Rowley, of Paddling Adventures Radio, will be speaking at 1:00 in the Betsie River Room: "Paddle like the Moose are Watching!" 
Sean discusses the benefits of getting outside and paddling in nature. He explains why you should engage in this activity, what you can observe during your time outdoors, and the personal rewards of being in nature. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of taking an active role in protecting the local waterways where you paddle.

Wonderful Demonstration Schedule too!  Wondering about cook stoves? Working on your kayak roll? Packing for a tour? Want to tie your own flies for fly fishing? So much more. 

Our theme this year is Bridging the Gap.  We wish to embrace all the nonmotorized outdoor activities in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.  We encourage submissions from paddlers, bikers, hikers, backpackers, fishing people and more! As always, safety is a priority as well as the range of actvities and participants in all these activities.  

The QAS 2025 Program Brochure is now available, as well as other information on the Quiet Adventures.org website. Check it out!  

For a very limited number of speakers, we arrange your lodging at Candlewoood Suites and we have already contacted you about it. 

For those wanting to arrange their own lodging, we have arranged a block of rooms at the local Candlewoood Suites: $99 for an efficiency and $129 for a one bedroom, plus taxes, etc.  To book and pay for these rooms: Click on the link below, enter the arrival and departure dates then click on 'View Prices'.  The group name and rate will appear to the right.  Please contact Donna Schultz at Candlewood in East Lansing if you have any questions.  517-351-8181, Ext. 412 or dschultz@pyramidglobal.com .  The Booking link is  Quiet Adventures 2025 . You are responsible for payment, if not previously arranged by us.  

Let us know if you need further information.