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Join us on an Apostle Islands sea kayak tour on the South Shore of Lake Superior. Experience a series of sea kayaking and hiking day trips from our Little Sand Bay Base Camp, including beautiful Sand Island, the Mawikwe Sea Caves, Bark Bay Slough, or the shipwrecks of Red Cliff Bay. So many day trip options await you on this popular Apostles islands offering just north of Bayfield, Wisconsin. Experience breathtaking sunsets over Lake Superior and listen to waves crash along the shore. These Apostle Islands kayak trips are great for beginning sea kayakers and seasoned paddlers alike. TERRAIN/ROUTE CHOICES: Most of your time is spent along the beaches and shorelines of the Apostle Islands, exploring the shipwrecks and the sea caves. The terrain and landscape of the Apostle Islands is made up of red sandstone, covered with a mixed forest of birch, pine, oak, and maple. Except for a few cliffs, the terrain is gentle and rolling. We have several routes to choose from, each revealing a different dimension of this archipelago. Wind and weather largely determine the route, and storms may delay paddling. TYPE OF TRAVEL/DISTANCE: You will travel in 21-foot Grand San Juan sea kayaks, which hold 2 or 3 people plus all necessary gear. No previous sea kayaking experience is needed to complete this trip. An average day's travel consists of 2-6 paddling hours, depending on weather conditions. Travel distances vary from 4-6 miles each day. WEATHER: Temperatures in the summer months range from 45 F to 85 F. Rainfall can vary. Weather in the area is strongly influenced by Lake Superior and can change suddenly. YOUR GROUP: The group size typically ranges from 10 to 18 participants, plus 2 or more Wilderness Inquiry guides. Each group consists of people of various ages, backgrounds and abilities, including people with disabilities. Our trips are cooperative in nature. ACCOMMODATIONS: You will enjoy your stay at our Little Sand Bay Basecamp. At night you will sleep in a comfortable platform tents. Typically, there are 2-3 people per 4-person tent (other arrangements can be made). Our Little Sand Bay base camp has very nice bathroom and shower facilities. MEALS: We’ll enjoy preparing our meals together in our rustic base camp kitchens using fresh, healthy ingredients for bountiful dishes. Rise to the smell of freshly brewed coffee to enjoy with your breakfast of bacon, eggs, oatmeal, or granola. We’ll pack picnic lunches with hearty snacks before heading off to explore. In the evening, we’ll prepare our dinner together over stoves and campfires, and then finish with s’mores or a glass of wine. If you have special dietary restrictions, be sure to list them on your registration. EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING: We will provide all necessary sea kayaking and camping equipment. All you need to provide is your personal gear, such as clothing and a sleeping bag. A detailed equipment list will be sent to you upon confirmation of your participation. READ MORE...http://www.wildernessinquiry.org