"Mud Lake" is a collection of short adventure stories about children living in Haslett, Michigan, during the 1960s and 70s, when kids were allowed to freely explore the natural world without adult instruction or supervision. These stories by author Sam Lovall underscore the importance of natural areas as places for young people to experience mental and physical challenges in authentic settings with real plants, wildlife, and people. Listen to Sam describe the importance of kids experiencing the outdoors with podcast host Chelsea Henderson!