10039903_MCM_OCT2021

MYFUN

The SwampGuy

BY CHERYL DENNISON

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JOHNNY PANTHER QUESTS ADVENTURE TRIPS

hen Wil Hufton III of Davison was three years old,

time there with a neighbor and then later on with his stepfather, Don. Inspired by the beauty of the natural habitat, Hufton started a business offering scenic boat tours so he could share his love of nature and the ecosystem with others.

Johnny Panther Quests is now in its

“Dam Tour” of the dams on the Au Sable River, west of Oscoda. “My mission is to get people away from people,” says Hufton with a grin. “And, my goal is to help people eliminate stress, get out of the mainstream and go on a quest!”

27th year of providing eco tours throughout the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and State Game Area. Johnny

he started exploring the shores and swamps with his dad at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw. He also spent

Panther Quests also offers tours in Flint, Frankenmuth and a

t

18