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Experience the Apostle Islands, the Crown Jewels of Northern Wisconsin with a group of adventure-minded BOW women. Feel the thrill of crossing big water, and enjoy gliding through sandstone arches, and in and out of sea caves.

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.

Who should sign up?

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.

This trip is in partnership with Becoming an Outdoors Woman. 

Deposit due June 1st

Limited to 10 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. 

 This Apostle Island Adventure 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.

Participants will stay at Woodside Cottages. Each cottage has  2-bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. Each bedroom has a queen size bed for one participant. The cottage are heated and fully furnished with kitchenettes. There are only 2 participants per cottage.

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Meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 is 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. 

Submit your deposit by JUNE 13th to reserve your spot and lock in your package price. 

We are holding a few cabins until June 13th. Any booking after June 13th will be based on cabin availability and the price of that cabin at booking. 

Questions?

Contact

Green Edventures Tours

1-888-622-4911 x 2

contact@greenedventures.com

Becoming an Outdoors Woman

Peggy Farrell

1-715-346-4681

pfarrell@uwsp.edu

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. 

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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. 

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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 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 Island via boat our. 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 great lake. 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.