free fun things to do in Lansing Michigan?

Kitty91

I'm 21. My mom's trying to get me out of the house but I can't think of any place to go that doesn't cost money. any ideas???

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Carl G. Fenner Nature Center

May 27â29
Cristo Rey Fiesta 2011

June 4
Be A Tourist In Your Own Town
Lansing and East Lansing ⢠(517) 487â6800 ⢠www.lansing.org/batyot
Explore a world of possibilities in Greater Lansing from 10 a.m.â5 p.m. Purchase a âpassportâ for $1 to get free admission to over 50 attractions. Enjoy interactive activities and giveaways for the kids! Special CATA Be A Tourist bus routes provide transportation to most of the attractions for just 50 cents. Collect 10 stamps in the âpassportâ to be eligible to win great prizes! Visit www.lansing.org/batyot or phone (517) 487â6800 for details.

The Board of Water & Light Chili Cook-Off June 4

une 10â12
Gizzard Fest
Potterville ⢠(517) 645â2313 ⢠www.gizzardfest.com
GIZZARD FESTâwith a name like that you can count on it definitely being FUN! This 12th annual festival is world renowned and includes a classic car show, 3-on-3 basketball, arts and crafts, carnival and lots more.

June 16â18
Yankee Doodle Days
Grand Ledge ⢠(517) 627â2383
This is the 28th annual celebration in downtown Grand Ledge, featuring fun for the entire family with a parade, fireworks and entertainment tent with live music.

June 17â19
12th Annual Riverbank Traditional Indian Pow Wow
Lansing ⢠(517) 393â7236 ⢠www.riverbankpowwow.com
Experience the Woodland Indian culture of Michigan at Louis Adado Riverfront Park with programs that highlight dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, food and more.

June 17â18
Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
East Lansing ⢠(517) 319â6927 ⢠www.eljazzfest.com
The Summer Solstice Jazz Festival will hit the streets of downtown East Lansing with two extraordinary evenings of live jazz. This free event features a high-caliber ensemble of local and national jazz performers.

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How do you keep the inside of a tent clean when it's snowing?

Jim

When it comes time to set up camp and you've been hiking through the snow all day you're going to be covered in snow. How do you keep the inside of your tent (1-2 person tent) from becoming a sloppy mess when you crawl inside and change into your sleeping clothes?

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I have camped in subzero conditions many times over the decades in the lower 48 and here in Alaska.
First you need pac-boots with a removable insert, many are made with wool felt and the more modern ones use high tech fabrics. This is very important because with the insert you can walk into the vestibule, take off the boots, remove insert and place it in the bottom of your sleeping bag to dry and warm, leaving the boot at the entrance. I keep an extra pair of pac-boot inserts, in case one doesnât dry by the next day.
A pair of military âMickey bootsâ can be worn in the tent while you get things set for the night.
To further lower snow in tent I place a tarp on the ground larger than the tent foot print, extending past the vestibule by 6 feet. I set my tent up and place another tarp over it extending out over everything, leaving the ends open for air flow. This creates an extra vestibule for a âmud/snowâ room where you can brush off your boots and clothing with a hand broom and sweep it outside. This area will stay cold and so the snow wonât melt into a mess. In the tents vestibule I have a heat source to cook or warm up with but not to keep the tent warm all night. If set up right the cold air will flow into the vestibules into the tent and out the back of a tent window. This reduces condensation on the inner walls of moisture and provides fresh air to breathe while providing a place to cook or dry out clothing. I use a propane cook stove for this and so you have to have a flow of air or you can die from lack of oxygen.

How do I camp with no tent?

Colter B

How can I camp using only what I can carry on my back. I have a big wool blanket, a military-grade casualty blanket, a sleeping pad and a ground cloth. Are there any light weight, one man tents that are inexpensive I could use? I am very limited on space dedicated to sleeping arrangements, space and weight are a big issue. I just want something simple, not too big or fancy, that will keep me dry at night. Any ideas? Oh ya, a sleeping bag is too large, this wool blanket I have is warm, big and still light weight and small. I don't have to worry about freezing to death in my area, it doesn't get cold.... we might hit 30F twice in a year. If i get into trouble with the cold, I can just use the casualty blanket. My basic goal is a very small compact tent and directions on hoe to use a pad, ground cloth and blanket in a functional manner.

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An 8x10 tarp and some para-cord will work even in foul weather. I use one alot. Keeps the early morning dew off at the least. Can just go lean-to using a third of it as a ground cloth, or hang it as an awning and get dirty, or make a tube of it when things get real nasty.
You'll want some kind of ground cloth to protect your pad and protect you from ground moisture so you're carrying it anyway.
Go cheap and disposable with visqueen/plastic sheeting, or go top end with light weight silicone impregnated nylon. Keeps your gear dry also if you pack it right. I haven't carried a tent pole in over 5 years.

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