Wilderness State Park Winter Retreat
Friday, December 4, 2026
All day
Off Campus
Students
Come join us as we head north to explore scenic trails, breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline views, and the peaceful wilderness surrounding the park. One of the highlights of the trip is experiencing Wilderness State Park's designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Far from city lights, the park offers incredible opportunities for stargazing, with clear views of the Milky Way, constellations, and, if conditions are right, even the northern lights.
This trip will strive to strike a balance between providing relaxing study-time with moments of active exploration around the park. We will be staying in a rustic bunkhouse with electricity and propane heated fireplace.
Dates: Dec 4th-6th
Cost: $85 per person
Includes: Transportation, lodging, continental breakfasts while in camp, skis/ snowshoes provided (pending weather), personal "camping" items available upon request.
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD
Registration: Coming soon
Location Information
Wilderness State Park
903 Wilderness Park Dr, Carp Lake, MI 49718
Contact Information
Outdoor Adventures
Tags
camping dsa hiking outdooradventures recwell
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This event was added to the calendar by Hope Ashura (ashurah@mail.gvsu.edu) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 and was last updated on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.
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