Outings are a great way to explore and enjoy our planet! Join one of the following trips this summer!
Quetico Outings
Quetico is an iconic park in Ontario, Canada known for its waterfalls, pine forests, rivers and lakes and rock cliffs. The John Muir Chapter’s Outings Program offers several different Quetico trips each year. There are still three trips that are open:
Quetico Outing 1 – Christianson, Clear, and McDermott
July 28-August 6, 2017 (8 days, 7 nights; paddle/portage/camp)
· Co-Leaders: Vicki Christianson 715-827-0379 vicki.christianson@yahoo.com, Janet Clear - 608-833-1339, janetclear@gmail.com and Nancy McDermott 608-238-1421 njmcderm@gmail.com
· Outing Departure Point: Moose Lake - Ely, MN area.
· Outing Cost: $600 including $100 deposit
· Join our chapter’s inaugural women’s trip to Quetico with three seasoned Quetico leaders. A shorter route is planned which will allow participants plenty of time to relax and enjoy the unparalleled scenery. Two layover days are planned. Limited to seven participants.
Quetico Outing 2 – Brands and Karaskiewicz
August 11-20, 2017 (8 days, 7 nights; paddle/portage/camp)
· Outing type: paddle/portage/camp
· Co-leaders: Peter Brands 262-888-3516 pbrands@gmail.com and Tim Karaskiewicz 414-397-8768tkaraskiewicz@mitchellairport.com
· Outing departure point: Gunflint Trail, MN
· Outing cost: $600 including $100 deposit
· This trip will embark from the Gunflint Trail into the southeastern edge of Quetico. Warm days and starry nights will make this an adventure to remember as our dates coincide with the Perseid meteor shower. Two layover days are planned. Limited to nine participants.
Quetico Outing 3 – McDermott and Stahl
August 18-27, 2017 (8 days, 7 nights; paddle/portage/camp)
· Co-Leaders: Nancy McDermott 608-238-1421 njmcderm@gmail.com and Will Stahl 920-725-9185 wrsy55@sbcglobal.net
· Outing Departure Point: Moose Lake - Ely, MN area.
· Outing Cost: $600 including $100 deposit
· Designed for the fishing enthusiast - Enjoy a five-night base camp on Agnes Lake sandwiched between canoe travel days in and out of the park to maximize fishing and cooking delicious fresh fish meals. Limited to seven participants.
Other Wisconsin Outings
Women's Namekagon River Trip 
July 13-16, 2017 (4 days, 3 nights; women’s paddling trip)
· Leader: Vicki Christianson 715-827-0379 vicki.christianson@yahoo.com
· Outing Departure Point: Trego, WI
· Outing Cost: $150 including $50 deposit
· Enjoy warm summer days on a women-only leisurely paddle covering 35 miles on the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers (from County K Landing to Riverside Landing on the St. Croix) which is part of the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway in Northern WI. This section of the river offers a combination of gentle rapids and smooth flowing current on the Namekagon, followed on the last day with several small rapids near the confluence of the St. Croix. Some paddling experience recommended. Limited to eight participants.
Apostle Islands Adventure
July 2-8, 2017 (3-6 nights; island camp; optional sea-kayaking)
· Leader: David Thomas - 414-344-1044, thomasdp@thomerwald.net , Tom Ryan - 608-807-8245 - thryan1@gmail.com
· Outing Location: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
· Estimated Outing Cost: $200 (3 day) to $500 (6 days)
· Trip will include 3-6 nights of camping (depending on your preferences). The full 6 night trip includes visits 2 nights on Stockton and 3 nights on Oak.
Hopeful for lighthouse tours of Michigan and Raspberry islands all by public cruise service. Return on Friday, camp on mainland and do one day guided kayak trip on Saturday. Kayaks are provided by the outfitter. Anyone interested in participating should email trip leaders. In celebration of the 2016 Centennial of the National Park Service, The John Muir Chapter sponsored this very successful outing in the Apostle Islands and are looking forward to doing it again in 2017.