About us
What we are:
Michigan Adventurers Club is a 501(c)4 non-profit whose mission is to enhance health and build friendships through our adventures together while exploring nature and discovering interesting places.
Meet with local outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the wonderful state of Michigan! Activities include (though are not limited to) hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, yoga, rock climbing, biking, cross country skiing, skating, and many other adventures.
This group welcomes all. As we have grown, we have gained many members, organizers, friends and memories! If you enjoy the activities listed here, bring your experience and enthusiasm and come join us for an awesome adventure!
What we are not:
A political / opinion / argument platform. Friendly 2 way conversations are great, but not one sided domineering of conversations and/or ranting.
A dating site - do not join and start messaging someone you've never met in person and had conversations with. If they aren't receptive or responsive, leave them alone. Members can mutually build relationships, starting at events.
Members that do either of the above are banned
We look forward to meeting you at our events.
If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to contact the Organizer/Co-Organizers and we will be happy to address them for you. Thanks and hope to see you on an adventure soon!
Upcoming events
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Humpday Workout Hike @ Yellow Trail at Island Lake Rec
Island Lake Rec Area - MTB Trailhead, Kent Lake Beach Road, Green Oak Township, MI, USThis week's Humpday Workout Hike will be at Island Lake Recreation Area on the Yellow Trail. Let's meet at the MTB Parking Lot at 6:15 pm and begin hiking promptly at 6:30 pm. We will hike about 6 miles at a moderately fast pace of about 3 mph (20 mins per mile) for approximately 2 hours.
We can ditch the traction devices for the season, and likely the headlamp as well, but strongly suggest carrying mosquito spray to keep ticks and other bugs away, and a rain poncho/jacket as we never know when a pocket storm can pop out of nowhere
Water to drink while hiking is always a must have!Meeting location:
We'll meet in the MTB parking lot
After entering Island Lake from Kensington Rd, turn right and continue driving down the road, parking lot is on the right sideImportant to know:
This group is about hiking and outdoor events and not a dating site. While mutually agreed to relationships are up to MAC members, unsolicited contacting of someone you've never met is not something we tolerate.
Locations of these midweek hikes are in Michigan State Parks/Recreation Areas or Metro Parks, that require daily or annual passes. Passes can be obtained from park headquarters or toll booths at parkRelease of Liability:
The organizers of the Michigan Adventurers Club are volunteers and not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.
By signing up for and participating in this event, or any other Michigan Adventurers Club event you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with this activity and freely accept all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and fully assume responsibility for your own safety, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this event from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest’s participation in the group activities6 attendees
2026 Ludington State Park Camping / Kayaking / Hiking / Biking Weekend!!
Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI, US** 04/27/26 Update:** We have event hosts that will be planning separate MAC events for our activities:
Charlie and Ali: Hikes - Saturday & Sunday (maybe more?)
Jamie: Bike ride - Friday
Paul S.: Dinner - Friday evening
Ava and Kevin: Potluck - Saturday Evening
Paul B. Kayaking - Saturday** Look for these events to show up in the coming month in MAC Meetup and sign up for them. Specifics for each will be in those event write-ups **
12/18/25 Update: You can reserve your site now: Sites are going so it's important to reserve soon!!!
See Next Steps belowWhat:
Join us in June 2026 for a camping / kayaking / biking / hiking weekend in Ludington! We consider it one of Michigan's most beautiful state parks. Ludington has it all: dunes, beaches, forested hiking, lakes and rivers. Downtown Ludington is bikeable from the park to shop, eat or have a drink.When:
Thursday June 18th to Sunday June 21st.Where:
We'll be staying at the Ludington State Park Campground.Activities:
We'll schedule hiking, biking, kayaking and dinner in the town of Ludington. A specific activity schedule will come closer to the event date.Feel free to join some, all or none of the activities; it's up to you. Jan, the dogs and I will be there for the week and do all of these things.. come up earlier in the week if you want to. Note: we won't have an activity schedule for this earlier time.
Next Steps
Book your site starting 12/18! This is a popular park and good sites will go quickly. Use the link and adjust the reservations settings and get your siteThere are different kinds of sites; some better for RVs and some better for tents / tents only. We'll be staying in Middle Beechwood, but you can camp in any of the 3 campgrounds based on what works best.
>>> If you are planning to share a site * the DNR limits are up to 2 cars and up to 6 people per site. It's best if groups sharing discuss tent sizes to make sure there'll be room *
If you have problems getting into Ludington State Park, There is a backup campground nearby Cartier Park. They start taking reservations in Feb
Questions:
Feel free to post in the comments or contact me directly through Meetup for topics I haven't covered hereDisclaimer and your acknowledgement:
By signing up for and participating in this event, or any other Michigan Adventurers Club event you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with this activity and freely accept all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and fully assume responsibility for your own safety, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this event from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest’s participation in the group activities.91 attendees
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