June 12, 2021

Woosah X Public Thread

Woosah X Public Thread When we set out to make pencil pouches who to work with was a no brainer. Public Thread is not only a local business making waves in our community, they're also making waves on a global scale. They take what would be textile scraps headed to...

April 10, 2020

Introducing: Sonder

Residing just a few blocks from our shop is local artist, art educator and now author, Megan Altieri. We're pretty lucky to call Megan one of our closest pals, and if I had to sum her up in one word, I think I would choose "complex". She's inherently curious about the...

March 11, 2020

Catching up with The Skinny Limbs

Based in Grand Rapids MI is one of our favorite bands, The Skinny Limbs. This probably comes as no surprise to those who frequent our seasonal parties usually graced by a Skinny Limbs set. We chatted a bit with them to learn more about their music, life, and inspiration.

February 10, 2020

Finding Your Breath in a Blue Blizzard

Despite the honor it is to call the great state of Michigan your home, you admit anticipating winter with a degree of dread. Not you? Never? Touché. But the sun just slipped over the horizon at four in-the-afternoon, the weather report reads “feels like -20” and you still have to excavate...

December 06, 2019

The Best Winter Yurts in Michigan

Tucked away in state park forests, scattered along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, and nestled at the base of some of the state’s best ski hills – escape to our favorite Michigan yurts. 

November 27, 2019

Shop For Good

Help us in “Spreading the Woosah” this year on Black Friday – 20% of the proceeds from our Climate Collection on November 29th will go to the Natural Resources Defense Council, an organization committed to environmental activism. (Plus, we’re launching our Second Annual Token Hunt to encourage some more outdoor...

November 25, 2019

Spreading the Woosah 04: Coastin' West

Words and photos by Kellen Mohr   Car freshly provisioned, we set sail from LA and headed north.  With a quick stop to pick up our friend Ajay in Berkeley, we were soon prowling backroads in search of a spot to while away the night.  Luckily, our sleuthing skills led...

November 25, 2019

The Local’s Guide to Biking Grand Rapids

There’s really nothing like biking – specifically in Grand Rapids – that gives you a sense of empowerment and peace. To uncover the best gems of the GR biking scene, we picked the brains of some of our best, local biking pals.  

November 18, 2019

The Best Michigan Outdoor Festivals in 2020

If you’re looking to ice climb in the Upper Peninsula at the Michigan Ice Fest, surf Lake Michigan waves at the Great Lakes Surf Festival, or drink some Michigan brews from around The Mitten, here are our picks for the best nature-inspired events in Michigan in 2020.