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    Midwest Spring Break Ideas (by an outdoor guide!)

    January 3, 2026

    Looking for midwest spring break ideas? Read this article for the best spring break destination for Midwest Adventurers!

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  • Road Trip Packing List (for beginners, by an Outdoor Guide!)

    April 18, 2025

    Looking for an actually helpful road trip packing list? Read this article for what to pack for a road trip + how to plan meals!

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    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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  • The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Adventure Guide Jobs

    January 4, 2024

    looking for how to get a job as an outdoor adventure guide? Read this article to learn how to become an outdoor adventure guide!

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Wisconsin Northwoods & Lake Superior
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A winter hike, a cozy cabin 🌊🥾❄️ Spent some time A winter hike, a cozy cabin 🌊🥾❄️ Spent some time up north with @explorenborgen playing in the snow and enjoying some cozy cabin time at @lutsen_seavillas [hosted].Sound of crashing waves, some trail beer-cheese fondue, fog and frost, heavy wool sweaters, a wood-burning stove, pancakes — doesn’t get much better than this :)Photos 4, 5 & 9 📸- @explorenborgen
A moment of peace ♥️🌊 A few magic moments from @l A moment of peace ♥️🌊A few magic moments from @lutsen_seavillas [hosted] on Lake Superior. Nothing hits quite like a coffee & a mycology field guide with a view :)
Dusty winter pinks in Minnesota✨❄️ 1- sunrise in Dusty winter pinks in Minnesota✨❄️1- sunrise in Lake Superior2- lake superiors coral reef :)3- sea smoke and crescent moon 4- frosty haired selfie5- backcountry ski trip6- @saunacamps 7- icy breakwater 8- more ice9- predawn glow10- ice lit by sunset11- crashing waves 12- a sturdy little tree13- ice & sea smoke and framing that makes this look a lot more dramatic than it was
Lake Superior in the winter ❄️🌅🌊 This is just som Lake Superior in the winter ❄️🌅🌊This is just some general advice for trip planning, not a comprehensive guide! Overall, I think the key things to remember are to keep flexible plans, and remember that people live up here year round— visiting in the winter might be more possible than you realize :) What would you add?Come say hi at @maddymarq for more Lake Superior travel ideas :)
I’ll skip Florida, thanks 🐠🪸❄️ 📍Lake Superior, Mi I’ll skip Florida, thanks 🐠🪸❄️📍Lake Superior, Minnesota
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