2015 Apostle Islands Getaway

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1 2015 Apostle Islands Getaway In Northern Wisconsin Two dates for your 5-day trip: Sat-Wed, Aug or Wed-Sun, Aug * Kayak through sea caves * Sail Lake Superior * Hike Superior s shoreline trails * Stroll deserted island beaches * Spot soaring eagles * Enjoy great lake views from your balcony * Stargaze from a beach campfire * Photograph lighthouses * Pick fresh berries and apples * Bike & moped island backroads Trailbound Trips: Explore. Dream. Discover.

2 Relax on your balcony, with this great view Explore quaint Bayfield, which hugs Superior s coastline The Apostle Islands offer an island retreat right in the Midwest This archipelago of 22 islands -- nestled in Lake Superior off Wisconsin s northern coast -- has it all! Day 1: Sat, Aug. 8 & Wed, Aug. 12 Welcome to Paradise! Travel to Bayfield, WI, nestled on Lake Superior s shores where Apostle Islands dot the horizon. Settle into your spacious suite at Bay Front Inn, featuring a deck with unsurpassed lake views, mini-frig, microwave, coffeemaker, flat-screen TV, phone, a/c, and walking access to the lakefront, shops, and restaurants. Relax with private, deck dining at Ethel s, one of Bayfield s most popular restaurants. Stroll Lake Superior s #1-rated beach Day 2: Sun, Aug. 9 & Thu, Aug. 13 Apostle Island Exploration You ll love our private, 7-hour Apostle Island adventure on board two 21-foot boats with 6 women on each piloted by experienced captains who also serve as our guides. This sweeping island tour includes: o Paddling along and through sea caves Paddle through Superior s sea caves carved into billion-year-old sandstone. o Photographing island lighthouses and a century-old underwater shipwreck. o Docking at a deserted island to stroll the singing sand of Julian Bay, voted Superior s most beautiful beach by Lake Superior Magazine readers. o Spotting eagles and scanning island shores for black bears. o Visiting a historic fish camp and hearing century-old fisherman stories. o Swimming off the boat or along the shores of Lake Superior. Enjoy dining at Good Thyme, delicious food in a grand, refurbished farmhouse.

3 Listen to waves lap the shore as you leave footprints on secluded beaches Feel wind playing with your hair and water tickling your feet as you sail Day 3: Mon, Aug. 10 & Fri, Aug. 14 Madeline Island Interlude Ferry 20 minutes to Madeline Island, ranked by Smarter Travel as one of the world s 10 most secret islands. Hike the shoreline s rock outcrops and verdant northwood forests at Big Bay State Park. Enjoy free time on Madeline Island. Shop in a little harbor town, enjoy a walking tour, and learn the area s fascinating history. Or relax at Big Bay Town Park...barefoot-it on the beach, bask in the sun, and canoe the lagoon. After catching the ferry back to Bayfield, we ll dine at Pier Plaza, on the lakefront. Day 4: Tue, Aug. 11 & Wed, Aug. 15 Wind and wheels Choose between 2 great morning options: Sail Superior: Sail among the Apostle Islands, ranked by Sail magazine as one of the country s 10 best sailing spots. Choose from 2 adventures with Dreamcatcher Sailing (run by John & Mary Theil, who also led our 2012 dogsled adventure). Learn sailing basics on a 2¼-hour, hands-on adventure, or opt for a 4-hour sail along the mainland s bluffs and sea caves. 2-Wheel-It on Madeline Island: Moped or bike Madeline Island s quiet roads, savor a casual, harborside lunch at the Beach Club, stop by legendary Tom s Burned Down Café for a laugh and drink, and satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream from Grampa Tony s. Savor a mix of adventure and tranquility Kayak through gorgeous sea caves I didn't even know that I needed to add sea cave kayaking to my bucket list until I did it and loved it! May have to do it again! ~Cathy

4 Visit area orchards and berry-picking fields. Day 4 (continued) Savor afternoon free time: o Pick berries and apples at local orchards. o Visit Bayfield s quaint shops and admire homes in this picturesque town. o Bike or hike five miles on the Brownstone Trail that hugs Lake Superior. o Relax on your private deck overlooking Superior. o Admire the yachts and sailboats moored at Bayfield s two harbors. o Delight in delectables at the local ice cream shop. Following dinner at the popular Maggie s, hike 1.5 miles on the Houghton Falls Trail, which winds through the Northwoods, into a canyon, and to rock outcrops offering perfect perches overlooking Superior. Then, listen to waves lap the shore as we enjoy the glow and warmth of our beach bonfire and our friendship. We ll star gaze at millions of twinklers in skies unmarred by city lights. Enjoy a beach bonfire and stargazing. Day 5: Wed, Aug. 12 & Sun, Aug. 16 o Return home filled with smiles, friendship, and bucket-list memories. Cost for the Apostle Island Getaway is $1,195, which covers: 4 nights in a spacious suite overlooking Lake Superior (double occupancy) All-inclusive, private 7-hour Apostle Island adventure, including sea kayaking Madeline Island interlude Round-trip ferry ride to Madeline Island 2 guided hikes along Lake Superior Guides for bike and moped rides (optional) Beach bonfire, star-gazing, and s mores Park entrance fees and permits Photo CD filled with memories Booklet packed with area info and maps, detailed itineraries, directions, & more (Does not include cost of sailing or moped rental) Solo Room Upgrade, space permitting: Add l $400 Loved, loved, loved the Apostle Islands in the company of wonderful women! I've spent many years in Wisconsin; why have I never seen this paradise before? Amazing! This trip was pure enjoyment of God s great earth. ~Marlene Register on the next page or online at

5 Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn t do than by the ones you did do Explore. Dream. Discover. ~Mark Twain Register Soon! 1. Your name: Address: City/State: Cell Phone: All communication is via 2. Roommate: Request a roomie or we ll be happy to pair you with another solo traveler Get back to nature 3. Pick your 2015 dates: Sat-Wed, Aug Wed-Sun, Aug Register : * Online at OR * Mail this form with your $400 deposit to: Trailbound Trips, 533 Summit Street, Barrington, IL (Final payment is due May 31.) Questions? Don t hesitate to contact Carol Ruhter at or TrailboundTrips@gmail.com Your Trailbound Guides, Carol Ruhter and Jeannette Wolff Look for eaglets in their nest Enjoy the trail views on Madeline Island Try to glimpse one of the islands shy black bears