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St. Croix Family Canoe
Voyageur Canoes on the MN/WI Border
Share a fun-filled camping experience with your family along the beautiful and historic St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Paddle 24-foot Voyageur canoes down an easy-flowing river, viewing ancient petroglyphs on the cliffs along the way. Relax and enjoy games and activities on the banks of the St. Croix, covered with pine, balsam, and birch that offer respite from the warm sun. The St. Croix is known for kid-friendly camping. This is a great trip for family adventure vacations and for those who want a scenic and easygoing getaway.
 
Trip at a Glance:
  • 3 days, 2 nights
  • Children 16 and under go for 1/2 price
  • 3 to 5 Wilderness Inquiry Staff
  • All trail meals and snacks included
  • Eureka Outfitter Tents, group camping & cooking gear
  • Lotus PFD, 24-foot cedar strip Voyageur canoe, paddle
  • Toys, games, children's activities
  • Adaptive gear as needed
 
Trip Dates and Fees:
  • 06/17/2011 to 06/19/2011
  • 07/02/2011 to 07/04/2011
  • 07/29/2011 to 07/31/2011
  • 08/12/2011 to 08/14/2011
  • 08/19/2011 to 08/21/2011
  • 08/27/2011 to 08/29/2011

         Trip Fee: $265
 
Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org
 
 
St. Croix Family Canoe
 
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Meet at William O'Brien State Park in the morning and travel together with your group to the put-in at Interstate State Park. Unload gear, repack into Duluth packs, participate in a canoe orientation, have lunch, then get out on the water. Explore the pristine backwater areas that comprise the floodplain of the St. Croix. On the way to your first night's camp near Eagle's Nest see ancient petroglyphs on the sheer rock wall.

DAY 2: Travel downstream past sandstone cliffs. Be on the lookout for bald eagles that grace the trees and sky. Great Blue Herons wade silently near the shoreline and peregrine falcons watch your progress down the river. Take a break from paddling to stop for lunch and go for a swim. You may also choose to take a hike up to an old settlers cave. Spend the night on Big Island just past the historic Turntable railroad bridge.

DAY 3: Enjoy a relaxing morning then paddle a short distance to the take-out point at William O'Brien State park. Look for wintergreen and wildflowers. Eat one last lunch together before packing for the trip home. The trip officially ends in the early afternoon. Those who use WI's van transportation will return to Minneapolis in the late afternoon.
More Info & Registration: http://www.wildernessinquiry.org/stcroixfamily
Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org