Bob Hendrickson, IOHT

ishpeming — The Muddy Trail Scavenger Hunt is taking place this afternoon from 1-4 p.m. at Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming.

The event is focused on being a “Fun”rasier more than a fundraiser. Registration is still open today until 3 p.m. on Eventbrite and is $5 per person or $10 a family. To register go to https://ginccmuddytrail.eventbrite.com.

This will be a family-orientated adventure where individuals or families search for clues to complete the course. We’ll be offering two courses: Little Adventure Course for little kids and Big Adventure Course for those looking for a good hike.

When participants check in, they will be given their first clue. To space people out on the course the clues will be handed out in a rotating manner so no two groups are heading out in the same direction at the same time. All clues will be within the main section of the park from the Al Quaal Lodge down to the Teal Lake Lodge.

Upon reaching their first check point plastic eggs, with the next clue in them, will be placed around the landmark indicated. From there participants will be instructed to the next checkpoint and so on until all checkpoints are found. Upon completing the course participants will be given the choice of a final plastic egg which will hold a prize number.

 Turn in the number and win one of many prizes on site. Prizes have been donated by GINCC business and board members.

We’ll be following COVID mitigation protocols. All participants will need to do a quick wellness check onsite before starting the adventure, follow physical distancing guidelines and the use of face coverings will be required. To respect the safety of volunteers and fellow participants we ask that people not attend who are having symptoms of COVID or are not feeling well.

Our events are sponsored by the GINCC Rock Stars: Northern Michigan University, TruNorth Federal Credit Union, Bell Auxiliary, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Cleveland-Cliffs and Eagle Mine.

To learn more give us a call 906-486-1111. Our hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is located at 910 U.S. Hwy 41 West in front Jubilee Foods & Fuel.

Editor’s note: Bob Hendrickson is the executive director of the GINCC. He currently resides in Negaunee with his wife, Laura, and daughter, Sierra. He enjoys mountain biking, skiing, fishing and hunting along with family time.