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  • Balancing Rock on Stockton Island as seen from a kayak

    30 Things To Do In The Apostle Islands (by a Kayak Guide!)

    March 4, 2025

    Looking for the best things to do in the Apostle Islands and Bayfield? Here is the best hiking, kayaking, camping and more in the Apostle Islands!

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  • kayaker explores the sea caves of sand island in the apostle islands national lakeshore, a four hour drive from Minneapolis

    29 Best Things to do in Bayfield, WI

    January 5, 2025

    looking for the best things to do in Bayfield, Wisconsin? read this article for all the best activities in Bayfield!

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  • Potato River Falls near Ashland Wisconsin Northwoods Hiking Trails

    Ultimate Northern Wisconsin Waterfall Road Trip 

    March 15, 2024

    Looking to see the best waterfalls in Northern Wisconsin? Here are the Northwood’s best waterfalls and how to see them all in a three-day road trip!

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  • Best Things to do in Bayfield, WI in the Winter

    January 28, 2024

    looking for the best things to do in Bayfield, Wisconsin in the winter! Here is the best winter hiking, ice caves, saunas, where to eat and stay and more

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  • Detail of Lost Creek Falls on the Lost Creek Falls Hiking Trail near Bayfield WI

    6 Easy Day Hikes in Bayfield, WI

    August 31, 2021

    Looking for hiking trails near Bayfield, Wisconsin? From waterfalls to sea caves, here are six easy day hikes in Bayfield, Wisconsin:

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Northwoods & Lake Superior
inquiries: hello@madelinemarquardt.com
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Michigan summer🍒🌊🛶 1- kayaking under the northern Michigan summer🍒🌊🛶1- kayaking under the northern lights 2- campsite in the Porkies3- @takkasaunas 4- birdwatching with @n_o_c_s 5- kayaking the pictured rocks6- @retreatnorthmichigan (hosted)7- backpacking the porkies8- a waterfall in the up9- crystal river 10- sleeping bear11- off the coast in the Keweenaw 12- canoeing :)13- superior
Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️ You’ll need: Lettuc Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️You’ll need:LettuceRed onionCucumber Bell pepper or tomato Lemon (all my veggies came straight from the fridge at home!)TofuNaan bread or pitaOlive oilFeta Tzatziki sauceSchwarma sauce/seasoning (I subbed enchilada sauce + turmeric in a pinch)Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips🏕️♥️
What’s your setup like?🚗🏕️ Come say hi at @maddym What’s your setup like?🚗🏕️Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips from your friendly neighborhood outdoor guide!
Spring on Lake Superior🌷🧊 We’ve still got ice up Spring on Lake Superior🌷🧊We’ve still got ice up in Northern Wisconsin! Andy and I did a quick little paddle out to some of our favorite caves to check out the situation👀 (note that everyone is wearing dry suits, is a local guide, and has specialized training for trips on Lake Superior including cold water self rescue practice! This isn’t a trip I would recommend anyone do, but summer is just around the corner and guiding season is almost back!)Ft the @stellarkayaks nomad LV I’m test paddling for @paddlingmagazine & my very stylish @aquabound Tetra paddle
Michigan waters >>> @retreatnorthmichigan tiny ca Michigan waters >>>@retreatnorthmichigan tiny cabins pictured (hosted!)Come say hi at @maddymarq for more Midwest adventure ideas!
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