Celebrate Camp Meenahga at Peninsula State Park

Peninsula State Park volunteer Nina Whipple poses at the Camp Meenahga Lookout site. Whipple portrayed Alice Hotz at several programs this summer. Alice Hotz attended Camp Meenahga and is buried in Peninsula State Park. Submitted.

Emily Irwin (Ephraim Historical Foundation) and Laury Day (grandson of Camp Meenahga founder Alice Orr Clark) pose in front of an exhibit panel featuring Peninsula State Park’s two historic camps, Meenahga (1916-1948) and Camp Peninsular (Civilian Conservation Corps, 1935-1937). The exhibit features rare photographs and memorabilia and is open to the public through fall. Submitted.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Camp Meenahga (1916-1948). To celebrate this historic camp, visit Eagle Terrace at Peninsula State Park on Aug. 2-3, 10 am – 1 pm. Look for the white and blue tent. At this event, learn about the camp, see Meenahga’s 1932 Woody Station Wagon, greet camp founder Mrs. Clark, earn a pine tree award, enjoy light refreshments, and create Meenahga art. The event will be cancelled if weather is severe.