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  • Best Kayaks for Beginners (by a kayak guide!)

    June 16, 2024

    Looking for the best kayaks for a beginner kayaker? Here’s the ultimate guide to buying your first kayak:

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  • image of wilderness systems pungo at sunset in Big Island Lakes Wilderness

    Ultimate Kayaking Packing List (by a Kayak Guide!)

    April 2, 2024

    Planning a kayaking trip? For what to pack for kayaking, how to pack, and more, read this article!

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  • Winter Kayaking: Best Gear & How to Layer

    November 1, 2023

    For the best gear and how to layer for winter kayaking, read this article!

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  • image of wilderness systems pungo at sunset in Big Island Lakes Wilderness

    Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Review

    May 4, 2022

    Sponsored by Wilderness Systems This summer, I’ll be sea kayaking from Washington to Alaska 1300 miles along the Inside Passage, and my weapon of choice is a Wilderness Systems Tempest 165. The first sea kayak I…

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

    30 Inspiring Great Lakes Kayaking Photos

    April 17, 2022

    come explore and sea kayak some the 30 most beautiful kayaking locations on the great lakes!

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  • image of a Yellow Sea kayak at the Pictured Rocks Cliffs on Lake Superior

    Seven Secrets for Stunning Kayak Photos

    September 23, 2021

    Want to learn how to take great kayak photos? From paddling technique, to locations, to composing the perfect paddling photos, here is a complete guide on how to take great photos from a canoe or…

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  • A windsurfer on Lake Superior by Artists Point Grand Marais MN

    8 Tips for Fall Kayaking: What to Wear & How to Layer

    September 5, 2021

    Looking for the best clothes for fall kayaking? Wondering what to wear kayaking in the shoulder season? Check out what to wear fall kayaking

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  • A loon on a small quiet lake near Traverse City, Michigan

    7 Beautiful Places to Kayak in Traverse City, MI

    September 1, 2021

    Looking for the best kayaking near Traverse City? Read this article for the best places to kayak near Traverse City, Michigan

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  • Kayaking Sand Island Sea Caves in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

    Five Best Places to Kayak on Lake Superior

    July 11, 2021

    Looking for the best kayaking spots on Lake Superior? Read this article to find Lake Superior sea caves, sea arches, and the best spots to kayak!

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  • A yellow kayak on Lake Superior by the red and orange Pictured Rocks Cliffs

    8 Best Hiking Trails & Adventures in the Pictured Rocks

    February 19, 2021

    Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has sandstone cliffs, great swimming spots, sea kayaking and more! Here are some of the best hiking trails in the Pictured Rocks:

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Wisconsin Northwoods & Lake Superior
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Last week of the year on Lake Superior❄️🌊🥾 1- me Last week of the year on Lake Superior❄️🌊🥾1- me ft @wintergreenely vintage jacket + a pair of mittens I made that I was going to include in an upcoming project but got attached to2- snowy trails 3- ice in a sea cave 4- so much snow!!5- apostle islands mainland caves6- only fell once (also fell on my hike so I actually think I’m the problem not the skis)7- windy!!8- massive icicles 9- whatever this vibe is 10- I’m obsessed with this sweater it smells like sheep and sweat 11- lunch12- the crack13- snowy woods14- mittens for said project 👀15- idk why this always happens to me but it may be because I’m actually extremely disorganized no matter what I do16- ice balls17- idk I just like this one 📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
Ice caves & snowy pines❄️🌊🌲 Quick walk out above Ice caves & snowy pines❄️🌊🌲Quick walk out above the Apostle Islands sea caves to check out some of the ice formations below 👀👀 a lot of people have heard about the ice caves, which haven’t opened for foot traffic on the surface of Lake Superior for nearly 10 years, but don’t realize the hiking trail above the caves is actually open year-round :) This is one of my favorite winter hikes, snowshoes generally not needed, $5 fee to park, and be sure to use really good judgement near the edges of cliffs :)📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
Lake Superior at 40 below 🥶✨🌅 Come say hi at @mad Lake Superior at 40 below 🥶✨🌅Come say hi at @maddymarq for more from Lake Superior :)📍Lake Superior is the traditional homeland and waters of the Anishinaabe Nation
Winter wonderland on a budget❄️🧤🥾 One of my favor Winter wonderland on a budget❄️🧤🥾One of my favorite things about Lake Superior travel is that depending on where you visit (north shore trends more expensive!) it can be relatively budget-friendly especially in the winter. A lot of ski hills have weekday specials, Nordic ski rentals and passes are often less that $50 a day, you can book a group sauna session at a discount, hiking is free other than park passes and lodging is discounted compared to the summer. Head over to my page ( @maddymarq ) for winter Lake Superior travel ideas :)📍Lake Superior is the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe Nation
Send this to your Michigan friend🧤✨❄️ Come say hi Send this to your Michigan friend🧤✨❄️Come say hi @maddymarq for more Great Lakes adventures :)
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