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  • Balancing Rock on Stockton Island as seen from a kayak

    How to Kayak the Apostle Islands Sea Caves (by a kayak guide!)

    January 5, 2025

    Want to paddle through sea caves on Lake Superior? Let me help you find your way to and through the Apostle Islands Sea Caves.

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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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  • A Kayaker in front of the Rock Harbor Light on Isle Royale; Hidden Gems of the Northern Great Lakes

    Top Seven Great Lakes Hidden Gems

    April 14, 2021

    Looking for Great Lakes Hidden Gems? Come explore waterfalls, sea caves and Lake Superior Islands. These seven incredible spots belong on your bucket list.

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morning coffee somewhere special 🫶🏻☕️ 1 morning coffee somewhere special 🫶🏻☕️ 1- Lummi Island 2- Bean & Bear Overlook 3- Copeland Islands 4- Stockton Island, guiding overnight trips with @lostcreekadventures 5- @elycabincollective [hosted] 6- Canyonlands 7- the Porkies 8- Jones Island 9- BWCAW 10- Desolation Sound 11- Wyalusing State Park 12- @escapeinaframe [hosted] 13- Frankfort
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Backpacking the Porkies🥾🏕️🏔️ Porcupi Backpacking the Porkies🥾🏕️🏔️ Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is a great spot for beginner friendly wilderness backpacking (think no cell service, but options for easier routes). Currently an area just outside the Porkies is the site of a proposed mine that could put the environment and Lake Superior’s waters at risk. Learn more and stay up to date on developments @protect_the_porkies 📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
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