Come on up to the Northwoods in the summertime and have a fun weekend adventure on the water with a group of like-minded women on our Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend.

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore consisting of 21 islands and about 70,000 acres of shoreline. It is known for its collection of historic lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, a few old-growth remnant forests, and cultural history. For us, it is the perfect playground for adventure and exploration.

On our Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend our team will introduce participants to sea kayaking on beautiful Lake Superior. We will spend a lot of time on the water exploring both mainland shoreline and have a full day adventure out to Sand Island. Topside, we will walk on forest trails, visit a nearby orchard, and finish the adventure with a boat cruise of the Apostle Islands.

Who should sign up on the Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend?
The trip is open to women ages 18 and older. Anyone in good health, and who is moderately active can enjoy the activities listed on the itinerary.   No previous kayaking experience is necessary. Participants must be able to swim, and be ok with paddling across open water.

Considerations: Open water paddle in tandem sea kayaks, up to 6 hours per day with adequate rest breaks.

Deposit due June 1st

Limited to 12 participants.

Click below for the itinerary.

The order of activities is subject to change based on weather and water conditions. The activities, lodging, guides, and schedule may change without notice as practical considerations arise during program development or onsite. 

What others are saying...

"I just got home from Apostle Island kayak with Tim. What an awesome experience. As you know,  Tim is the most amazing guide!! I can't say enough about him.  The trip exceeded my expectations from the get go. Amazing accommodations.  Great group of women. But Tim was exceptional.  He kept our safety a priority, great personality,  obviously super fit and knowledgeable. I never doubted him for a minute. I will definitely look for him to be my guide in the future.  Let me know where to share my opinions!! Absolutely wonderful! I was also provided all the info I needed to prepare for the trip. THANK YOU!” Elaine S

The Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend Includes:

• 1 half day sea kayaking instruction and paddle. 

• 1 full day paddle with open water crossing to Sand Island

• 1 half day paddle at Bark Bay

• Visit to a Wisconsin orchard or berry farm – 2.5 hour boat cruise of the Apostle Islands. 

On our Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend participants all have single rooms in 2 bedroom cottages with one bathroom.  All cottages are fully furnished and heated. 

Example of 2 Bedroom (Double Cottages) 

Meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 are included. 

Breakfast: Each cabin will be supplied with breakfast supplies (eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, instant oatmeal, coffee, and snacks). Lunches: 2 (boxed lunches in the field) Dinners: 3 dinners are included from local restaurants. 2 take out dinners, and 1 dine in. 

Package Price: $1975

Deposit $500 by 3/15/2024

Prices are subject to change at any time and can only be locked in after deposits are made.

Service Fees & Payment Methods

Green Edventures does not charge a service fee. We use a third party merchant service called 

WeTravel and they use the credit card processor Stripe. 

Credit Card

WeTravel will add a service fee to the total amount of your trip if you pay with a credit card. Credit Cards fees: 2.9% (Amex: 3.9%). This is a bank fee not Green Edventures. 

ACH / Checking Account 

If you set up your payment method to be withdrawn from your checking account there are no fees. 

You can change your payment method at any time in your WeTravel Account. 

Submit your deposit by JUNE 1st to reserve your spot and lock in your package price. 

We are holding a few cabins until June 1st. Any booking after June 1st will be based on cabin availability and the price of that cabin at booking. 

Questions?

Contact

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

Peggy Farrell

1-715-346-4681

pfarrell@uwsp.edu

Green Edventures Tours

1-888-622-4911 x 2

contact@greenedventures.com

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Arrive at Woodside Cottages by 12pm. Meet for an orientation, and then head to the lake for Sea Kayaking instruction. Learn paddling, maneuvering, wet exit, and practice your skills on a calm bay. 

Return to Woodside Cottages at 5pm and check into cottages. 

Dinner is take out from a local restaurant. 

Meals: D

Today is a full day on the water. We will kayak from Sand Bay to Sand Island. Experience crossing big water as you traverse Lake Superior's mainland shoreline to Sand Island. Explore sea caves along the island, and take a hike to a light house after a picnic lunch.

Sand Island is one of the 22 Apostle Islands and is one of the most diverse naturally and culturally; fantastic sea caves, a historic lighthouse, hiking trails, beaches, apple orchards, even model T Fords! Since time won't allow us to explore everything Sand Island has to offer we will base our itinerary on safety and group interests. 

Dinner will be takeout from a local restaurant. 

Meals: BLD

After breakfast, we will head west to the town of Cornucopia for our kayaking experience on Bark Bay. To access Big Bay, we meander on a slough through a wetland until we enter the big water. We will spend the morning and early afternoon exploring the scenic shoreline in our kayaks with lunch on a secluded beach.

Late afternoon we will visit a local orchard or berry farm to sample some of the fruits that are in season. 

Dinner out at a restaurant.

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Participants will have breakfast in their cabins, then check out before our final 2.5 hour activity. 

Before you say goodbye to Lake Superior, we take one final look at the beautiful Apostle Islands via boat tour. The tour takes you on a narrated, informative 55-mile scenic cruise. You’ll pass extraordinary natural scenery, beautiful historic Raspberry and Devils Island Lighthouses, standing rocks, extensive sea caves, and wildlife. Learn the rich history of centuries of human interaction with Wisconsin’s “Crown Jewels” on majestic Lake Superior.

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I enjoy teaching people how to paddle. This trip will immerse you into the natural beauty of the water, the geology and unique features of paddling the largest of the Great Lakes. Fun, adventure and memories are the rewards of paddling with me as your guide. 

Tim Pflieger is the owner of Door County Adventure Center and the principal guide for this adventure. Tim is a Level 4 ACA Coastal Sea Kayaking Instructor, environmental educator, and adventurer.