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  • 19 Things to Do in the San Juan Islands (by a kayak guide!)

    May 1, 2025

    Looking for the best things to do in the San Juan Islands? Here is a complete guide on what to do in Washington’s San Juan Islands

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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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  • Best Places to Kayak near Seattle (by a Kayak Guide!)

    February 24, 2024

    Looking for the best places to sea kayak near Seattle? Here are all the best places to have an overnight sea kayaking adventure near Seattle!

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  • How to Sea Kayak the Gulf Islands, British Columbia

    February 23, 2024

    Read this article for how to kayak Gulf Islands, BC! Campsites, beaches, sunsest spots, and more!

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

    15 Helpful Hacks for Kayak Camping (by a Kayak Guide!)

    October 15, 2023

    tips for beginner kayak camping including how to pack a kayak, the best kayak camping gear, planning overnight kayak trips, and more!

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  • Sea Kayakers on the Pacific Ocean in the San Juan Islands

    9 Best Kayaking Spots in the San Juan Islands

    August 1, 2022

    The best kayaking in the San Juan Islands to see orcas, camp, and for adventure!

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Wisconsin Northwoods & Lake Superior
inquiries: hello@madelinemarquardt.com
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Lake Superior adventure ideas✨🌊🏕️ Guide Lake Superior adventure ideas✨🌊🏕️Guided pictured rocks kayaking: @picturedrockskayaking Help protect the porcupine mountains from mining: @protect_the_porkies Guided sea kayak camping in the apostle islands: @lostcreekadventures (I still guide part time here!)Guided rock climbing: @climbforged Learn more about thru-hiking the Superior Hiking Trail: @superiorhikingtrailassociation 📍Traditional homelands of the Ojibwe & Odawa Nations
Field trip to the Porcupine Mountains🍁🏔️🥾I’ve spent pretty much every free second the past few weeks bumping around Western Lake Superior, and this spot is still one of my favorites. Last year I hiked this trail in the pouring rain on the same day, this time in full sun. 📍Traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
Cabin weekend up in the borderlands🪵🔥 1- lo Cabin weekend up in the borderlands🪵🔥1- looking out over a lake up the gunflint trail, thrifted Danish wool sweater (I didn’t knit this one but I do have fun projects on the needles!)2- a rainbow in a waterfall on the Border + another thrifted sweater3- @timber.tide.cabins nestled in fall colors 4- looking out over the Susie Islands in Grand Portage, Isle Royale in the distance5- rainbow :)6- cabin morning @timber.tide.cabins 7- sauna @timber.tide.cabins 8- scenic drive 9-11 @timber.tide.cabins 12- high falls 13- cozy night :)📍Traditional and cultural homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
One year on Lake Superior 🌊☔️❄️ Head t One year on Lake Superior 🌊☔️❄️Head to @maddymarq for more Lake Superior adventures :)
send this to your cabin buddy🪵🍁🐺 @timber. send this to your cabin buddy🪵🍁🐺 @timber.tide.cabins As much as I love a funky cabin stay with trendy appliances and big cushy rugs, there’s something super special about a barebones cabin in the woods, simple and true to the spirit of a “cabin” if you know what I mean. The little Timber cabin ( @timber.tide.cabins ) scratches that itch for me so perfectly— a small bedroom with a cozy bed, a table for work and coffee and breakfast, a spot to watch a movie at night and play games, a simple kitchen and bathroom, but also a fire pit and private sauna and old-school pac man on the wall. It reminded me of the place my grandparents had on a lake when I was little— simple and set up for a fun weekend. Old-school and nostalgic. 📍Northern Minnesota is the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe Nation
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