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Why You Should Hike The North Country Trail
The North Country Trail (NCT) is one of the top destination trails in the United States. Similar in prestige to the Appalachian or Continental Divide, the North Country Trail is one of those bucket list hikes. It is the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States spanning 4,800 miles and covers 8 states from North…
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Boat Maintenance Tips for Summer Adventures
Michigan is known for water! We touch 4 of the 5 Great Lakes and have hundreds of inland lakes and rivers! Boating is a huge pastime during the summers here whether it is for recreation or fishing. Boat maintenance during the Michigan summer is crucial to ensure it remains in top condition for your adventures.…
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Our Favorite West Michigan Rivers for Paddlesports!
There’s something wonderful about being out on the water! Paddling down rivers, admiring the scenery, and navigating the twists and turns makes for an amazing adventure! Luckily, West Michigan has dozens of rivers of all varieties for everyone to enjoy! Whether it’s for your first time kayaking or canoeing, or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll…
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We Offer Equipment Rentals!
Looking to explore the wild beauty of West Michigan without hauling all your own gear? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re chasing the thrill of singletrack trails or craving a peaceful paddle along a winding river, our top-quality equipment rentals will get you out there with ease. We’re proud to offer a fleet of adventure-ready…
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Join Our Free Group Events!
We love sharing the amazing Dragon Trail with everyone, so we’ve created free group events once a month! Come explore with people who share your passion for outdoors, whether that is biking, trail running, or hiking! The Dragon Trail is 43 miles of singletrack that loops around Hardy Dam pond with 11 sections of trail…
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Outdoor Shower Build!
New upgrades at Base Camp! How many times have you been out on an adventure come back to the parking lot and wanted to get out of your sweaty clothes before relaxing? Maybe you’re going to relax around the fire and share stories. Maybe you have to get in your car and head back home…
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The Dusty Dutchman Comes to The Dragon
We are very excited that we had the opportunity to host YouTube sensation, The Dusty Dutchman, and his crew! JT is one of the most popular mountain bike/YouTubers in the Midwest! So when he is interested in coming and checking out your place you can’t help but to be excited! We built our cabin and…
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Bike Shop In our Airbnb
We built a workshop in our Airbnb cabin so guests could store their bikes and work on them as needed! It’s conveniently located in the basement of the cabin so you can easily tune up before or after hitting the Dragon Trail! We have 23 acres of Adventures at our cabin and are only a…
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Michigan Fall Color Tour – Peak Season (Drone Video)
Michigan is known for amazing fall colors each year! It is hard to guess exactly which week will be the peak, but even missing it by a bit you will still get an amazing light show! I highly recommend you walk different parks and trails and at different times are the day to see all it has…
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Prepping for 2023: Fill the Woodshed
As the weather cools and the snow starts coming, we are looking toward our first full season in 2023 by preparing and doing projects around Base Camp so that everything is up and running full speed. We love campfires, and they are going to be a centerpiece in our community picnic area, so we’ll need…
