Hike Northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula Gems

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Hike the Northwoods region and canoe Silver Lake alongside naturalists, discovering diverse wildlife, unique geology and learning about forestry at an ecological study site.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Get a first-hand look into forestry at Wisconsin's first red pine plantation study site
    • Search for loons and Bald Eagles during a canoeing excursion with a naturalist
    • Venture into the Northwoods bog habitat, and encounter dramatic geology during hikes in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

What's this trip about?

    Hike the Northwoods region and canoe Silver Lake alongside naturalists, discovering diverse wildlife, unique geology and learning about forestry at an ecological study site.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityWisconsin
End CityWisconsin

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • 6 nights of accommodations
    • 2 expert-led lectures
    • 11 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Travel Map

Day 1

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge at Trees For Tomorrow

Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Activity note: Check-in from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Afternoon: Program Registration: 3:00-4:30 p.m. After you have your room assignment, jo...

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge at Trees For Tomorrow

Anvil Trail Hike, Canoe Instruction & Paddle

Activity note: Hiking 2-5 miles, approximately 2-3 hours in the morning; interpretive stops. Canoeing 2 hours in the aft...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge at Trees For Tomorrow

Hike, Bond Falls Waterfall Viewing, Bog Investigation

Activity note: We will spend the day in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, beginning with a hike through Sylvania Wilderne...

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge at Trees For Tomorrow

Hidden Lakes Trail, Luna Lake & White Deer Lake Loop

Activity note: We will return to the Nicolet National Forest and explore a few additional trails. White Deer and...

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Lodge at Trees For Tomorrow

Hike in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Activity note: In the morning we will walk the 1-mile Union Mine Trail. We'll have a chance to learn about the copper mining hi...

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge at Trees For Tomorrow

Star & Fallison Lake Trails, Meet a TFT Education Raptor

Activity note: We will spend a good amount of time at the 2.5-mile Star Lake trail examining forest manageme...

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Program Concludes

Activity note: Thank you for visiting! Safe travels back home and on whichever trails you hike!

Breakfast: Breakfast at 7:00 AM

Morning: Departure by 9:00 AM. Please leave your room key and name tag in your room. Safe Travels!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $719
Price per day$103
Single supplement (single occupancy)$719
Last Updated: 11/14/2018

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Logistics

Accommodation

Lodge at Trees For Tomorrow - 6 nights  Eagle River

Trees for Tomorrow hosts Road Scholars in rustic but welcoming dormitories, each with central bathroom facilities and an inviting lounge with a stone fireplace. Comfortable rooms accommodate people in bunk beds, and contain a dresser, coat rack and small desk. Guests sit down to hearty home-cooked meals in the historic dining hall that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. The kitchen staff prides itself on sourcing local, sustainably grown food whenever possible. Recreational facilities include volleyball and basketball courts, nature trail and fishing pier. Good to know: Guests may be able to upgrade to a private room. Free Wi-Fi. Shared bathrooms (gender specific). Rooms not air-conditioned. Housekeeping once a week.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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