The festival will include over 11 skill-building workshops ranging from wilderness first aid to foraging, knot-tying, and backpack packing. Attendees can also enjoy a reggae performance by Umojah Nation and presentations from speakers like Heather Ullinger, who will offer updates on the Gorge Dam removal, and Ian Koenig, known for setting the Fastest Known Time on the Buckeye Trail in 2024.

Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, Bavarian Blast, officially opened at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth on March 21, 2025, following a multi-million-dollar renovation that transformed the property into a premier family destination. Spanning 170,000 square feet, the massive indoor complex includes 16 new waterslides, a wave pool, a "not-so-lazy" river, and the state’s first adult-only swim-up bar.

Families then check in at the Drury Hotel, where amenities like complimentary breakfast, dinner, and an indoor/outdoor pool make it a conven