Overview
Take your family on this kid-friendly adventure on the South Shore of Lake Superior between Cornucopia and Bayfield. The Apostle Islands are known for sea caves, sandy beaches, historic lighthouses, and sunken shipwrecks. On this Apostle Islands vacation, you and your family will paddle through sea caves, hike scenic trails, and enjoy wide sandy beaches. Camp with your family among the tall hemlock trees at our cozy and well-outfitted base camp at Little Sand Bay. Our talented and caring staff will have activities to keep kids of all ages engaged and having fun.
Itinerary
Expand All FieldsDay 1: Welcome to Little Sand Bay Base Camp! Get to know your trip mates and explore the area.
Your trip begins at our Little Sand Bay Base Camp. Your family will learn how to set up camp, go over safety issues, and begin to explore this area full of beautiful hemlock and cedar trees. Your guide will provide an orientation to sea kayaking and our 24-foot North canoes. After dinner you'll make s'mores around the campfire.
Day 2: Enjoy a paddle to the famous Fedora shipwreck or the wetlands of Bark Bay Slough.
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or cocoa with breakfast, then set out for another day of adventure. Options include paddling out to explore the skeleton of the famous Fedora shipwreck near Buffalo Bay or paddling through the wetlands of Bark Bay Slough. Wilderness Inquiry staff will lead structured activities for the children throughout the day and evening.
Day 3: Paddle to the Mawikwe Bay sea caves or hike to a nearby waterfall.
After breakfast, we might paddle or hike to the Mawikwe Bay sea caves. As you eat your lunch on a sandy beach, feel the joy of this magical place. After lunch go on a beautiful hike to a nearby waterfall. Spend the evening back at Base Camp around the fire playing games and listening to stories.
Day 4: Enjoy one final adventure before saying farewell to your trip mates.
Pack up camp and have breakfast before one final adventure. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you bid adieu to new friends.
Dates & Fees
Wilderness Inquiry leads trips to Apostle Islands but currently has no dates scheduled for this itinerary. If you have a group of people interested, we can set up a customized adventure just for you! Please contact us or request a trip quote below if you are interested in a group trip to this destination.
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ACCOMMODATIONS: At night you and your family will sleep in a comfortable 4 person tent at our Little Sand Bay Base Camp. Each tent is mounted on a platform. Our Little Sand Bay Base Camp has very nice indoor bathrooms and shower facilities with hot water.
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