Stories

Summer is in full swing, so we sat down with Compass founder Annie Lang to check in on her summer plans, find out her favorite things about the season, snag her recommendations for your visit to the Leelanau Peninsula, and get the low-down on all her must-haves for summertime adventures!  If you ...

Father’s Day is just a couple weeks away, and we all know that dads -- and all types of father figures! -- are just the absolute coolest. From your first steps to your first time riding a bike, sleeping under the stars, or summiting a mountain, dad’s been there for all of life’s adventures, big a...

From online classes to virtual proms, there’s no doubt that the Class of 2021 has had a rough go of things over the last year-plus. As they get ready to step into a whole new level of unknowns this year, let’s be sure to show them some love and give them kudos for all the challenges they’ve overc...

She took you on your first camping trip, shuttled you between summer camps, picked you up and brushed you off when you fell in the dirt, and taught you how to make the perfect s’more… She’s “mom,” and she deserves to be celebrated! There are so many reasons why moms are the absolute best.  This y...

  As the planet warms, pollution fills the air and natural resources are exploited, making eco-friendly decisions both big and small becomes more and more important every day, especially for business owners. At Compass Paper Co., we have and will always continue to work to make responsible choic...

Spring is in the air, which means we’re already dreaming of summer camping adventures, weekends by the lake and backyard bonfires with friends (who’s with us?!). Whether you keep them for yourself or gift them to a friend, we’ve got an awesome new lineup of gifts for outdoor lovers of all kinds,...