On a Quest for Learning at Ludington State Park

We had a rough start to our famous Ludington State Park trip this year.  It was pouring rain when we started out on the charter buses.  Did that deter us?  Of course not, this is fourth grade at Quincy!  We are up to the challenge, and plus the weather was supposed to clear up.  It was another great trip, and we had an amazing opportunity this year.  We got to see a real live hognosed snake, which is very rare to find out in the wild.  In fact, our ranger Allen said that he has been leading tours in the dunes for 19 years, and this was only the second time he had seen one with a school group!  The kids always get excited to search for Petoskey Stones in a special area where at least 1 or 2 students find one every year.  It was a great day for all, and my favorite part is always the lighthouse climb, and looking out over the vast Lake Michigan and all the beauty of the unique freshwater Great Lakes Dunes.  A few people always over come their fear of heights and walk out on the little lighthouse railing.  Adventures in education!