“Our goal as MLA members is simple: teach people about the longbow and archery, and promote an appreciation of the outdoors. The group, formed in 1983 by a small group of longbow enthusiasts, promotes using the longbow, and takes pleasure in the camaraderie of other traditional archers who enjoy the sport. The meet is hosted by the Michigan Longbow Association. Demonstrations include bow building and flint knapping.// A nondenominational church service will be in the Carlton Center Church Sunday at 8 a.m. //Īrchery vendors will sell custom made items and a trade blanket and barn raffle will be for those looking to barter or pick up archery odds and ends. The event includes archery-related activities for all ages and skill levels, including tomahawk throwing, breaking clays at the ‘Ol Sagamore Turkey Shoot, and a chance to hear archery experts around the campfire.Ī coached children’s range with bows and arrows provided is available for young archers beginning their longbow adventure. 11-13.Īdmission is $6 for those 16 and up, gate fees and activities are free for children 15 and under. Nearby Attractionsįor additional hiking options, head to the South Santiam and Gordon Lakes Trail Area.Archery enthusiasts looking for a weekend of fun and friendly competition are invited to the annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park, Aug. Elk can sometimes be seen in early May in an elk pasture one mile from Longbow. The Menagerie Wilderness is located nearby. The river is fed by runoff from the Cascade Mountains and flows for 66 miles. The campground spans 10 acres on a bend of the South Santiam River. Firewood is sold through Linn County Park staff. There is a covered cooking area and an amphitheater that seats 75 people. Longbow includes six alpine shelters that sleep a total of 48 people. The historic trail was used to transport livestock east across the Cascade Mountains to central Oregon's grasslands. Visitors interested in hiking can explore the Old Santiam Wagon Road. Recreationįishing and wading opportunities abound in the South Santiam River. The historic campground provides a covered cooking area with a fireplace and six sleep shelters that face the beautiful South Santiam River. Longbow Organization Camp was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Longbow group