TOPO Adventures

ALL AGES • EVERYONE

Go exploring around Little Traverse Bay
in a whole new way!

YOUR SCHEDULE • YOUR PACE • YOUR ADVENTURE

When’s the last time you had an adventure?

TOPO Adventures are self-paced excursions where you have fun exploring, making your own discoveries and learning lots about a place. It’s sort of like a scavenger hunt! Everything you need to create your one-of-a-kind experience is in your adventure kit.

Using your adventure kit is easy as 1-2-3:

  1. Use the MAP and COMPASS to navigate the TOPO Adventure route.

  2. Use the expertly crafted FIELD GUIDE – chock full of local lore and fun things to do along the way.
    Pick and choose what works for you and make your own discoveries.

  3. Use the discovery supplies in the ADVENTURE PACK at different stops along the way.

Pick from 4 different locations in the Little Traverse Bay region

Go Explore! Discover More!

TOPO Adventures offer you the chance to slow down, take a closer look and get a new view. There is not one “right way” to explore – your field guide is full of possibilities, so pick and choose what works for you! You can revisit places and use your local field guide and map again and again for a whole new experience.

 
Testimonials

I would highly suggest this fun activity to keep your brain going!

– Anonymous

The excitement of what we would find or do next was the best part. It was fun exploring secret spots in town. I would definitely recommend this to others–so much fun for all ages

– Julie Carson, mother

You get to explore all over town and there are a lot of fun challenges and activities along the way. And it’s all within walking distance.

– Anonymous

I learned something new about Harbor Springs each day and discovered places I never knew existed–so cool.

– Katie Lapham, mother

The adventures were varied and the content was integrated (social studies, English language arts, science, etc. all incorporated in each mission). It was differentiated to meet the needs and interests of all types of learners.

– Katie Lapham, mother & ESL teacher

My girls have a lot of energy. It really kept them on task, and they were always so motivated to find the fish.

– Anonymous

I liked having the kids put the pieces together and seeing them work out the riddle. It really got them thinking!

– Sadie Liddy, kid sitter

Finding dates/times/names made the quest specific and so satisfying when we could find the answer.

– Anonymous

Take 5! was a great way to begin and end each quest!

– Colin’s Mom

Our son can sometimes be prone to ‘No’ when we suggest an outing. Backyard Adventures captured his imagination so much, he was telling us to keep up!

– Colin’s Dad

Seeing the town through the eyes of my children.

– Anonymous

Backyard Adventures gave us the chance to explore the town with three generations and share stories about our experiences.

– Chris Ford

I highly recommend this daily self-paced adventure around our great town! My kids and I got a whole new view of some very special places around Harbor Springs.

–Molly Hoggard

They were able to make it into their own adventure

– Susan Hannah

To me the bluff was just a steep hill. That was a real shocker (to find out Lake Algonquin was here) because I didn’t know at one point this whole entire city of Harbor Springs was underwater!

–Jackson, 3rd grader

It made me feel excited because it was one thing leading up to another. It was like finding treasure!

–Jackson, 3rd grader

Backyard Adventures gave us the chance to explore the town with three generations and share stories about our experiences.

–Chris Ford

“I enjoyed that each quest encouraged us to slow down!”

–Heather Ford

I highly recommend this daily self-paced adventure around our great town! My kids and I got a whole new view of some very special places around Harbor Springs.

–Molly Hoggard

“They were able to create their own adventure.”

–Susan Hannah

 
 
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Why TOPO Adventures?

  • Go outside and get offline

  • Use your sense of wonder

  • Explore places with new eyes and a new point of view

  • Make discoveries on your own

  • Build your local literacy

  • Get inspired to go adventuring in other places

Your Schedule • Your Pace • Your Adventure

Choose Your Adventure

ADVENTURE A: All Around Town - Harbor Springs

ADVENTURE B: Springs of Harbor Springs

ADVENTURE C: Petoskey State Park

ADVENTURE D: LTC Preserve - Offield Family Viewlands

 

Pricing

$45 TOPO Adventure Kit
Includes Local Field Guide with Map and Adventure Pack with Discovery Supplies

$15 Additional Adventure Pack with Discovery Supplies*

$25 Choose A New Adventure*
Choose a new location to explore and get the Local Field Guide with Map

* Available with purchase of TOPO Adventure Kit

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$25.00

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* Available with purchase of TOPO Adventure Kit

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Additional Adventure Pack with Discovery Supplies*
$15.00

* Available with purchase of TOPO Adventure Kit

“The adventures were varied and the content was integrated (social studies, english language arts, science, etc. all incorporated in each mission). It was differentiated to meet the needs and interests of all types of learners.”

— Katie Lapham, Mother and ESL teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

 

+ Where do I go on my TOPO Adventure?

Choose from 4 locations in the Little Traverse Bay region between July-November 2021. Look for new locations for Fall and Winter 2022!

+ Who guides my TOPO Adventure?

You do! TOPO Adventures are self-guided using the Field Guide and Map in your adventure pack. You can go whenever you want and stay as long as you want and come back as many times as you'd like. Your Schedule. Your Pace. Your Adventure.

+ What's in my Adventure Kit?

  1. Your Adventure Pack – a reusable drawstring bag that includes discovery supplies - compass, round canvas, rope, sidewalk chalk, wooden letter, and postcard and mini snack bar.

  2. Your expertly crafted Field Guide and Map