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2012 Trips

 

 

Up North Ski and Snowshoe Adventure

The beauty of Up North awaits.  Join CrawDaddy Outdoors on this wonderful winter adventure .  Cross-country ski on the picturesque trails overlooking Lake Superior.   Go for a night snowshoe hike up a mountain or enjoy a daytime snowshoe to Carlton Peak or Oberg Mountain.  Accommodations on the shore of Lake Superior in beautiful log cabins. 

 

February 17 - 20

$450 per person   

(includes meals, lodging & travel)  

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Sandhill Crane Weekend -- NEW TRIP

Get ready for an early spring trip to Nebraska to see the Sandhill Crane Migration.  Over a half million cranes migrate through Nebraska.

 

March 23-25

$TBD

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Red Rock Reservoir Kayaking Trip -- NEW TRIP

Join us for an early spring paddle trip to Iowa's largest body of water.  We will be camping at the new paddle in campsite at Lake Red Rock.

 

April 20-22

$TBD

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Beginners Backpacking Trip

Not sure where to begin or if you’ll even enjoy tromping through the woods?  Sign up for this great introductory trip to backpacking.  This is a great weekend event the whole family can enjoy.  Backpack the trails at Yellow River State Forest near Waukon, Iowa.  Our staff will teach you the basics of backpacking, explain the gear, show you how to properly pack your pack and you can enjoy some real “backpacking” food.

 

May 18 - 20

$85 per person   

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  Picture Rocks National Lakeshore Trip

The serenity of Lake Superior will wash away your stress during this weekend getaway.  Enjoy scenes of the beautiful lake shore, walk on the sandy beaches and camp at some awesome sights.  This National Lakeshore is one of the truly beautiful places Lake Superior has to offer.    

June  14-18  

$425 per person

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Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking Trip

The majesty of Lake Superior is evident in the sea caves of the Apostle Islands.  Join the CrawDaddy crew on this fun summertime adventure.  Camp  along the shores of the lake and paddle to the caves.  Enjoy Dutch Oven meals and the beauty of the Bayfield, WI area.

 

July 286- July 30

$450 per person (includes meals & travel)  

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Superior Hiking Trail Backpacking

The spectacular colors of fall will take your breath away on this weekend backpacking trip.   Here are soem of the highlights of the trip: section 13 cliffs, 440 ft boardwalk over a beaver dam, Egge and Sonju Lakes, Cascades of the Manitou river and Caribou Falls.

September 27- Oct 1

$400 per person